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Assistant Professor in Early Modern Philosophy

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $78,200 - $101,400 as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position. https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t1.pdf
The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $78,200 - $101,400. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. ​
​Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html

Application Window

Open date: November 5, 2024

Next review date: Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Philosophy, University of California, San Diego
(https://philosophy.ucsd.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. Areas of Specialization: history of early modern philosophy (broadly construed); Areas of Competence: open. Duties include active research, graduate supervision, classroom teaching at all levels, and service. The standard teaching load is four courses per year. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2025, but is negotiable.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

ABD in Philosophy or related field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD in Philosophy or related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Writing Sample

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04112

Help contact: lrbraswell@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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Job location

La Jolla, CA