The Department of Philosophy at Lafayette College invites applications for its Louise M. Olmsted Fellow in Ethics. The position is made possible by the Louise M. Olmsted Endowment Fund for Ethics and the Office of the Provost. The Olmsted Endowment Fund for Ethics aims to encourage students to critically address increasingly complex ethical issues and to reflect on the many ways in which our ethical judgments contribute to forming and expressing our values as people and citizens. Reporting to the Head of the Philosophy Department the Olmsted Fellow will (a) teach three courses per year in the area of ethics broadly construed; (b) promote and organize ethics-related events for student and faculty audiences across campus (lectures panel discussions reading groups etc.); (c) maintain an active research program and periodically share their results with the campus community; and (d) work closely with the student-run Philosophy Club and help facilitate its programming.
In coordination with the Philosophy Department the Fellow will take advantage of and promote intersections with disciplines programs and campus initiatives so as to contribute to the Colleges diverse and inclusive community.
The position is for three years with yearly renewal contingent on successful annual review. Salary and benefits are competitive financial support for conference travel is available and faculty mentorship along with opportunities for pedagogical development are offered.
Ph.D. in Philosophy with a specialization in ethics broadly construed; evidence of scholarly accomplishment and a well-defined research program; teaching experience at the undergraduate level; and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and mentor students.
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