The University of Detroit Mercy Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure track position in Philosophy at the Assistant rank to begin August, 2010. Responsibilities include teaching philosophy courses in the core curriculum as well as courses for the Philosophy major and minor, scholarship, and service to the department, college and university. Teaching load includes 9 credit hours per semester on a nine-month appointment with the possibility of supplemental summer appointments in teaching.

Required: Ph.D. in Philosophy. Area of Specialization: Medieval Philosophy; Area of Competence: one or more of the following: Metaphysics, Islamic philosophy, ancient philosophy. Record of or potential for successful teaching and research.

Desired Qualifications: Experience working with diverse student populations, collegiality, willingness to contribute to a small, dynamic department that has a high profile on campus, support for the university's mission.

Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and the Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications and provide the following: curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential (e.g., course materials, course evaluations, summaries of evaluations), evidence of scholarly ability or potential (a 10-20 page writing sample). We prefer email submissions of this material if possible, to: presbegm@udmercy.edu. Also send three letters of reference via regular mail to: Dr. Gail Presbey, Chair, Department of Philosophy, University of Detroit Mercy - CLAE, 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, Michigan, 48221-3038. Further inquiries can be addressed to Gail Presbey at the above e-mail address. Application materials must be received by March 19, 2010.

Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Jesuit-Mercy Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Society of Jesus and the Religious Sisters of Mercy. The US News and World Report ranked Detroit Mercy in the top tier in the Midwest. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a culturally diverse faculty and student body and welcomes persons of all races and backgrounds.