University of Arizona

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The University of Arizona Department of Political Economy and Moral Science anticipates appointing a tenured faculty member with an appointment beginning as early as the fall of 2018. The position is contingent upon funding. Rank: Full or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will serve, for at least one five-year term, as Head of the new Department of Political Economy and Moral Science. A record of successful administration, research, and teaching is required, with a preference for candidates with a record of success as Department Head. The successful candidate will have a distinguished research record in moral and social philosophy broadly construed, “PPE” (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) or political economy. Candidates must be willing to teach both graduate level courses and courses in the Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law undergraduate major. A Ph.D. in philosophy, political science or economics is required.

The Center emphatically welcomes applications from scholars with diverse disciplinary perspectives and methods who are eager to work in a collaborative setting. Applications should include a letter of application along with a current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching experience, a statement of research objectives, and a detailed description of administrative current and past responsibilities. Application materials and nominations should be addressed to Jerry Gaus, Department of Political Economy and Moral Science, 213 Social Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0027. Application materials should be submitted in hard copy. This announcement appears in various venues. Review of materials to begin on November 6, 2017 and to continue until the positions are filled.

The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.