Tenure-Track Faculty Position, University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), College of Liberal Arts invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Philosophy. The anticipated appointment date is fall 2012. Area of specialization: Philosophy of Science. Area of competency: Some area in the history of philosophy, ethics, or Latin American philosophy. Applicants must be committed to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department is building research capacity and seeks scholars who demonstrate potential for publication and external funding. The department offers a BA and MA in Philosophy. To learn more about the department, please visit: http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?alias=academics.utep.edu/philosophy.
THE UNIVERSITY & EL PASO, TEXAS: UTEP is a Doctoral/Research- Intensive urban university offering bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs to more than 22,000 students. A member of the University of Texas System (http://www.utsystem.edu), UTEP serves the Paso del Norte border region that includes far west Texas, southeast New Mexico, and northern Mexico. UTEP is recognized nationally for its leadership role in changing the face of U.S. higher education. Our students, who are 75% Hispanic, mirror the population of this region and, increasingly, that of Texas and the United States. UTEP’s success in serving as a catalyst for economic development and quality of life in this region has also placed us in the national spotlight as a model 21st century U.S. research university. UTEP is an institution on the move! It has a national reputation as a leader in research, innovative educational initiatives, and community-based activities of special relevance to the US-Mexico border region and the Hispanic population. UTEP is recognized as a national model in demonstrating that a university with a fundamental commitment to access and diversity can also achieve high levels of excellence in academic programs and research. In fact, UTEP has set a goal to become the first national research university in the United States that serves a 21st century demographic. Our 21st century demographic is the predominantly Mexican-American population of West Texas along with the Hispanic populations of Texas as a whole and the United States. The international and multicultural characteristics of the Paso del Norte provide faculty with unique opportunities to address the border region's most challenging health issues. For more information on our university, please visit the UTEP website (http://www.utep.edu/). The City of El Paso (http://www.elpasocvb.com/) offers sunny weather, an affordable cost of living, friendly people, a family-oriented environment, relaxed lifestyle, an excellent symphony orchestra, a nationally recognized museum of art, and a vibrant cultural scene. Nestled in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains (southern tip of the Rockies), the desert southwest climate allows for year round outdoor recreational activities. El Paso is ranked as the safest city of its size in the United States. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ABD in Philosophy is required at the time of application. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit: (1) a current curriculum vitae; (2) a writing sample; (3) a letter describing the applicant's interest and qualifications for the position and (4) three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation may be sent by regular mail or electronically directly from the individual providing the recommendation. However, all other materials must be sent electronically. Please submit applications electronically to:
- John Symons
- Department of Philosophy
- University of Texas at El Paso
- El Paso, TX 79968
- lchavez10@utep.edu
