Job Description:

Vassar College

Postdoctoral Scholar in Analytic Philosophy

Department: Philosophy Department

Posting Removal Date:

Posting Number: F113P



For full consideration applicants should apply by: 04/15/2024

About Vassar College


Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.

Position Introduction


The Department of Philosophy at Vassar College invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Analytic Philosophy beginning Fall 2024.

AA Statement


Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding.

Position Description


The Department of Philosophy at Vassar College invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar specializing in analytic philosophy. Applicants must be prepared to teach courses in both Metaphysics and Philosophy of Language. We are particularly interested in candidates with training in some area of non-western philosophy. The teaching load is 3 courses per year, and the position includes research funds. The term of the position is two years, beginning August 2024. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by the starting date.





Salary Wage Range


Pay Transparency Disclosure: The annual base starting salary range for this full-time postdoctoral fellowship is $80,000 (USD).



How to Apply


Applications should be addressed to the department chair, Jamie Kelly, and submitted online at
https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3786.


To apply, candidates should upload:

• a cover letter
• C.V.
• diversity statement (see https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidate-diversity-statement/)
• sample syllabi for at least two courses,
• graduate school transcript (unofficial copies accepted for initial application),
• writing sample
• and at least three letters of recommendation.

For applicant inquiries, please reach out to philsearch_2024@vassar.edu. Review of applications will commence on April 15, 2024, and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications received after that date are not guaranteed to be reviewed.

Special Instructions to Applicants








To Apply


All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3792.

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