Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy (Faculty)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Aug 28, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy (Faculty)
Department	SAS - Philosophy
Salary	Annual Salary
Posting Summary	The Philosophy Department at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey located in New Brunswick, NJ, invites applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. This two-year appointment will begin on September 1, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching 2 courses the first year and one course the second year. The position will have an academic year salary of $74,000, along with an annual research account of $2,000. Areas of specialization and competence are open. We seek a philosopher of exceptional promise who will contribute to the excellence of our department.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0850
Posting Open Date	09/15/2024
Posting Close Date	11/15/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in philosophy between September 1, 2020 and June 30, 2025
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in philosophy between September 1, 2020 and June 30, 2025
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Overview
Statement	Call for Applications - *Recipients of the Ph.D. from Rutgers are not eligible. Applications must be received by November 15, 2024. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity. Women, minorities, and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Cover letter should be addressed to hiring committee chair Professor Ted Sider. All materials should be submitted electronically through this site. If applicants wish to include more letters of recommendation than that application section allows, please upload them under "other documents." Candidates must include separate email addresses for each letter of reference, which must be uploaded electronically. Please note that referees can only upload letters after the application has been submitted and must be uploaded using a separate email for each document. If placement coordinators uploading letters of reference cannot use separate email addresses, please email diaz@philosophy.rutgers.edu. Applications must be received by November 15, 2024.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/234687
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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