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Assistant Professor - Metaphysics and Epistemology
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Position Number: 5642871
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Philosophy

Assistant Professor - Metaphysics and Epistemology

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor. We are looking for someone with an Area of Specialization in Metaphysics and Epistemology broadly construed (including, for example, philosophy of cognitive science, philosophy of science, and logic). This position will begin fall 2025.

Position Description
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor. We are looking for someone with an Area of Specialization in Metaphysics and Epistemology broadly construed (including, for example, philosophy of cognitive science, philosophy of science, and logic). This position will begin fall 2025.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. in philosophy or associated field by the start of appointment.
Evidence of research excellence in area of specialization (Metaphysics and Epistemology broadly construed) as displayed in written, presented, and published work.
Evidence of research innovation and impact in area of specialization (Metaphysics and Epistemology broadly construed) as displayed in the writing sample and research profile.
Evidence of teaching excellence as displayed in the teaching portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of involvement indicative of sustained contribution to the profession.
Demonstrated expertise in areas that are not already covered by our department sufficient to teach an upper-level undergraduate class.

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