Dear Colleague,

I am writing to bring your attention to a rank-open position in the Department of Philosophy at Smith College. The successful candidate will have a specialization in philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and/or aesthetics. Our department is committed to teaching in multiple philosophical traditions, spanning European and non-European philosophy. Therefore, we also seek candidates who have teaching competence in one or more of the following: Indian philosophy, Chinese philosophy, Africana philosophy, Native American and Indigenous philosophy broadly construed. Information about the Department of Philosophy may be found at http://www.smith.edu/philosophy/.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. 

Please inform any qualified candidates you may know of this opportunity. The position description and application information can be found at http://apply.interfolio.com/128711. For your convenience, I also attach the description here.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Susan Levin

Chair, Department of Philosophy

Chair, Search Committee

Smith College

Northampton, Massachusetts 01063