Assistant Professor of History, Philosophy, Political Science, or Sociology

3 days ago


West Lafayette, Indiana, United States Purdue University Full time
Faculty Opportunity in Interdisciplinary Research

Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts invites applications for multiple tenure-track assistant professorships in areas related to the history, foundations, and regulation of business sector and market institutions.

The successful candidate will contribute to the intellectual life of their department, with potential areas of specialization including political institutions, political economy, political philosophy, philosophy of social science, socio-legal studies, economic history, or business history.

Key Responsibilities:

These positions include teaching and curriculum design in Purdue's innovative Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts Program, which educates students across the university. Faculty will work to advance the Cornerstone for Business Certificate Program and teach in a two-course sequence in transformative texts, emphasizing works in political economy, political philosophy, political science, and related foundational works.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. They should have a specialization in a field relevant to Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and a record of publishing high-quality interdisciplinary research on PPE-relevant topics.

About the College and University:

The College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University has embarked on a multi-year hiring strategy to address grand challenges in society and connect with innovative initiatives across campus. The college leverages Purdue's strengths to propel graduates towards new advances in our disciplines. It houses the nationally recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program, which challenges students to become independent thinkers, preparing them to become bold, visionary leaders.

Purdue University is a world-class research and teaching institution, ranked among the top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the nation. A member of the Association of American Universities, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the American Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Purdue has outstanding academic programs in various colleges and schools. The University also has a rich culture of interdisciplinary research and translation, supported by university-wide institutes and centers.

Application Procedure:

Applications must include the following items uploaded into the online application portal: job requisition #34211. Items should be uploaded in this order and as one PDF document: 1) cover letter, with a discussion of the research agenda and teaching philosophy, and its connection to the description of this position; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) the names of three referees (no letters please). Candidates who advance in the review process may be asked to provide additional documents such as a writing sample, letters of reference, or other materials. Questions about the position should be directed to the co-chairs of the search committee: JP Messina, at jpm@purdue.edu and Brian Kogelmann at bkogelma@purdue.edu.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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