Professor & Chair Philosophy

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College Park, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Full time

Position Number: 104130
Title: Professor & Chair
Functional Title: Professor and Chair
Category Status: 01-Faculty Tenured
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: ARHU-Philosophy
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The College of Arts and Humanities invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Philosophy. Candidates should hold the rank of Professor in the Department and have tenure in the College of Arts and Humanities. The five-year administrative term begins July 1, 2024. While serving as chair, the tenured faculty appointee will hold a 12-month appointment and be expected to teach one course per year in the scholar's area of expertise and contribute to the department's outstanding graduate program.

The Chair of the Department of Philosophy reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. As chief academic, administrative, and financial officer of the unit, the chair is responsible for course assignments, instructional workload, and scheduling; the appointments, promotion, tenure, and post-tenure review processes; shared governance; faculty mentoring; staff supervision and development; strategic planning; and budgeting. The chair also serves as a liaison to other academic units of the College and University as well as the wider community of academic institutions, policy and advocacy organizations, foundations, and private donors who support the department.

For an overview of the Department Chair's Roles, Responsibilities, and authorities, see

Candidates must possess the capacity to provide leadership in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and administration. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and to support an open and inclusive environment among the diverse groups and disciplines within the department and across campus.

We seek candidates whose work has prepared them to contribute to diversity and inclusion. Applicants are asked to summarize their leadership efforts and past or potential contributions to diversity. Contributions might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:
Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Candidates must hold the rank of Professor in the Department of Philosophy and have tenure in the College of Arts and Humanities.
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Additional Information:
SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.


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