Assistant/Associate Professor in the Philosophy of Sport The Pennsylvania State University, University ParkThe candidate would be joining an internationally respected History and Philosophy of sport program within one of the leading Kinesiology departments in the country. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with faculty in various institutes and centers, including the Rock Ethics Institute, the Center for the Study of Sport in Society, and the Humanities Institute.
Key Qualifications of the Candidate Candidates seeking the rank of Assistant Professor will have an earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Philosophy, History, Sport Studies, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, American Studies or other Area Studies, or a related field with evidence of interest and experience in the application of philosophy and critical studies to sport prior to beginning at Penn State.Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor must also demonstrate an established record of excellence suitable for appointment with tenure at the Pennsylvania State University.The candidate must have teaching and research interests in the social and cultural aspects of sport, with a preference for a focus on philosophy and ethics.The candidate will have a track record or promising trajectory of scholarly publications, as well as a demonstrated ability or potential to publish in top academic journals and/or with leading book publishers in the field.The candidate must show evidence of a clear, well-developed, and viable strategy for future outstanding research with the potential to result in world-leading scholarship.The candidate must show evidence of appropriate teaching and mentorship commensurate with rank.The candidate must be committed to working as part of a team and be a highly engaged teacher at the undergraduate and graduate levels.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness and foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives.
Application Submissions Candidates should complete an online application at https://hr.psu.edu/careers and upload: a) a cover letter describing scholarly interests and qualifications, b) a statement of research interests and planned research trajectory, c) a statement of teaching interests and experiences, d) a list of names and contact information of three professional references. For more information contact Sara Banker at ******** . Review of applications will begin on November 23, 2024, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
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