Faculty Fellow/Visiting Research Professor 2025-2026
Tulane University

Job Info

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Faculty Fellow/Visiting Research Professor 2025-2026

Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Open Date:
Oct 15, 2024
Close Date:
Dec 16, 2024
Description:
2025-2026 Call for ApplicationThe Center for Ethics at the Murphy Institute at Tulane University invites applications for three Faculty Fellowships/Visiting Research Professorships for the 2025-2026 academic year. These fellowships are available to support outstanding faculty whose teaching and research focus on ethics; political and social philosophy; moral psychology, agency and responsibility; philosophy of law; political theory; or questions of moral choice in areas such as, but not restricted to, business, government, law, economics, public health and medicine.While fellows will participate in seminars, lectures, and conferences organized by the Murphy Institute, they will be expected to devote most of their time to conducting their research.  Center for Ethics Faculty Fellows are appointed as Visiting Research Professors at Tulane University's Murphy Institute, receive a salary of $70,000, and are eligible for faculty benefits, including medical insurance. Faculty Fellows enjoy the use of private faculty offices and receive assistance from the Murphy Institute staff. The Murphy Institute's Center for Ethics offers a vibrant intellectual community, and faculty fellows are encouraged to engage in the diverse scholarly programming supported by The Murphy Institute, including seminars featuring guest speakers, public lectures, and conferences and workshops.  
Qualifications:

We encourage applicants from a broad range of disciplines whose teaching and research focuses on ethics.  Applicants must hold a doctorate in philosophy, political theory, law, political economy, economics, public health, or a related discipline at the time of application. Applicants must also hold a full-time college or university appointment at the time of application. Faculty Fellowships are open to full-time faculty at all ranks. 

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is December 16, 2024. Required application materials include a curriculum vitae, a project description of approximately 1500 words (including a one-page bibliography, which is not included in the suggested word count), a scholarly paper, and two confidential letters of recommendation. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane's Strategy for Tomorrow.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email hr@tulane.edu.

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