Assistant Professor – Social/Political and Ethics

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Philosophy

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 Social/Political or Ethics (with some preference for Social/Political). This position will begin fall 2025.

About the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the Hub City because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbocks Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College
Founded in 1925 as one of the universitys four original colleges, the College of Arts and Sciences is composed of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area
The Department of Philosophy is an active and dynamic community of diverse scholars with a top-ranked MA program (#5 in the world according to a recent ranking). Our graduate and upper division classes are small, and students can expect to receive a great deal of individual attention from faculty. Members of the faculty mentor both graduate student teaching and individual research projects, including assisting students in preparing papers for regional conferences or for publication. Since our faculty specializations reflect a wide range of research interests, programs of study can reflect breadth as well as depth. We have particular strengths in Ethics, Ancient Philosophy, Metaethics, and Epistemology. Our colloquium series allows students to meet directly with visiting philosophers of national and international renown. In all of this, we are committed to preparing students for the profession of philosophy as well as for other professions such as law, medicine, public service or business.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTUs 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, rese rch/creative activity, and service.

Organization
Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

– Research interest in social/political as evidenced by written, presented, or published work.
– Demonstrated expertise in areas that are not already covered by our department sufficient to teach an upper-level undergraduate class.
– Evidence of involvement indicative of sustained contribution to the profession.

Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Writing Sample

Research Statement

Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

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