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Assistant Research Professorship (3y) in Philosophical Logic, Storrs CT (U.S.A.), Deadline: 7 Mar 2021

Assistant Research Professor
Department of Philosophy, University of Connecticut

https://philjobs.org/job/show/16654


AOS 	Philosophical Logic preferably with an additional Area of 
Specialization in Formal Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind (in particular, 
AI), Philosophy of Psychology, Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Science, 
Philosophy of Mathematics, or Philosophy of Language

Position Title:  Assistant Research Professor, Philosophy

Position Type: Non tenure-track faculty

Position Location: Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut in Storrs 
invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor. This is a 
non-tenure track, nine-month faculty appointment beginning August 23, 
2021, with an expected duration of three years. The teaching load is one 
(1) course per semester.

The Area of Specialization for this position is Philosophical Logic, with 
a preferred additional Area of Specialization in Formal Epistemology, 
Philosophy of Mind (in particular, AI), Philosophy of Psychology, 
Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Mathematics, or 
Philosophy of Language. The University of Connecticut is a top-25 public 
university in the U.S. The Department of Philosophy is an extremely active 
research department with a strong and growing graduate program. The 
University of Connecticut is also home to the UConn Logic Group 
(http://logic.uconn.edu/), aninterdisciplinary research group with more 
than 40 faculty and graduate student members from philosophy, linguistics, 
mathematics, psychology, and law. The successful candidate is expected to 
participate in the Logic Group and to contribute to research, teaching, 
and modest service in the Philosophy Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Philosophy or a relevant related 
field by the time of appointment; Area of Specialization in Philosophical 
Logic; demonstrated qualification to teach in our strong philosophy 
program; demonstrated potential in establishing a successful program of 
research and scholarship; and a deep commitment and ability to contribute 
through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and 
excellence of the learning experience.

Preferred Qualifications

An additional area of specialization in Formal Epistemology, Philosophy of 
Mind (in particular, AI), Philosophy of Psychology, Cognitive Science, 
Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Mathematics, or Philosophy of 
Language, and an outstanding record of research and scholarship 
excellence.

Appointment Terms

This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track positions at the Storrs 
campus with the title of Assistant Research Professor. This position has 
an anticipated start date of August 23, 2021, has an expected duration of 
three years, and is not renewable thereafter.  Salary will be commensurate 
with qualifications and experience with excellent fringe benefits.

To Apply

Use this link (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17911) to Academic 
Jobs Online to complete your application. Please submit a cover letter, 
curriculum vitae, teaching statement, commitment to diversity statement, 
writing sample (please format double-spaced, typically no more 8,000 
words), research statement, and any additional supporting materials. 
Additionally, please follow the instructions in Academic Jobs Online to 
direct at least three (3) reference writers to submit letters of reference 
on your behalf.

Questions about this search can be emailed to philosophy@uconn.edu.

For more information regarding the Department of Philosophy please visit 
the department website: https://philosophy.uconn.edu/.

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the 
successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

(Search #494963)

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which 
may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a 
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The 
diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does 
the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who 
consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers 
and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and 
outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s 
top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical 
link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse 
University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment 
Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, 
people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented 
populations.


Application type Online

Web address to apply https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17911

Hard deadline March 7, 2021, 11:59pm EST

Web address for more information https://philosophy.uconn.edu/

Contact email philosophy[here goes you know what sign]uconn.edu

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