Philosophy of Biology/Epistemology


The School of Life Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professorship. The successful candidate will participate in teaching and
research in interdisciplinary programs in History and Philosophy of Science and
in Sociocomplexity.  Anticipated start date is August 16, 2005.  Candidates must
(1) exhibit potential for a distinguished record of scholarship, through
publications and professional presentations; (2) demonstrate teaching experience
and promise for excellence in teaching; (3) show potential for participating in
funded research; and (4) show potential for collaborations with individuals
doing research in the life sciences.

Applicants must hold a doctorate with specialization in philosophy of science,
especially the life sciences.  A successful candidate will be a broadly trained
philosopher of science with special expertise in epistemology, philosophy of
evolutionary biology and/or complex systems, and substantive grounding in the
life sciences.  Salary and start up support are competitive, commensurate with
experience, and appropriate to research area.

The School of Life Sciences is richly interdisciplinary, with programs
throughout the range of life sciences fields as well as in History and
Philosophy of Science, and in Bioethics, Policy and Law. Research and outreach
in the Human Dimensions areas are coordinated through the Center for Biology and
Society. Faculty members interact with ongoing ASU major initiatives including
the Biodesign Institute with a focus on the application of biotechnology and
nanotechnology to human health issues; the Center for Environmental Studies; the
Center for Law, Science, and Technology; the Center for Religion and Conflict;
the Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics; the Consortium for Science Policy and
Outcomes; and the Arizona Consortium for Medicine, Society, and Values.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae; two representative publications;
statement of teaching experience, interest and philosophy; description of
research program and future plans; and have three letters of recommendation sent
to: Chair, Philosophy of Biology Search Committee, School of Life Sciences, Box
874501, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ 85287-4501.  Letters of reference,
but not application material, may be sent by email to sols@asu.edu. Deadline for
completed applications is 5:00 p.m., January 17, 2005; if not filled, weekly
thereafter until the search is closed. 

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

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