Fall 2014: Philosophy Faculty Opening at Talbot School of Theology

February 03, 2014
Posted by Administrator

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University announces a full time, tenure track faculty position (Assistant Professor of Philosophy) in the graduate philosophy department beginning as early as Fall 2014. 

Responsibilities 

  • Teaching courses mainly at the graduate level but may include some undergraduate teaching for occasional cross-listed courses.
  • Advising and mentoring students.
  • Serving as a faculty team member on department and university committees, as well as faculty and student centered events.
  • Ongoing research and publishing.
  • Participating in other professorial duties.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in philosophy preferred; promising ABD candidates may be considered.
  • Aptitude for teaching and mentoring students.
  • Candidates must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly activity, and potential to make significant contributions to their scholarly field.
  • Candidates must be committed to the spiritual development of the students and to service in their local church.
Talbot School of Theology is a Protestant, evangelical school of theology and one of the schools of Biola University.  Faculty profess personal faith in Jesus Christ, endorse a university statement of Christian faith and community values, and are committed to the integration of faith and learning.  See the Biola University doctrinal statement.
 
Biola is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Talbot is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Biola University and Talbot School of Theology do not discriminate on the basis of race color, national origin, ethnic group identification, sex, age or physical disability. However, as a private religious institution, the university reserves the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices.
 
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Send letter of inquiry and CV (listing references) to:

Dr. Tim Pickavance

Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, California 90639