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Welcome | Philosophy at Fordham University
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In Fordham's liberal arts tradition, philosophy has a special role in the development of the mature individual. Philosophy provides students the opportunity to reflect on the most fundamental questions that concern human beings and the ultimate dimensions of their world. The courses in philosophy acquaint students with the intellectual and moral traditions of their civilization and aim to develop in the student the skills necessary to think clearly and carefully for themselves--to question their assumptions and to judge their principles critically with the depth required for them to act as mature, integrated, free persons in their society and to provide it with enlightened, responsible leadership and service.
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The Fordham Philosophy Department seeks to hire a post-doctoral teaching fellow for the 2012-13 academic year at the Rose Hill (Bronx) campus. 3/3 course load in core curriculum; two preps (typically Human Nature and Philosophical Ethics); some sections will require an emphasis on writing and speaking; no committee work. The Ph.D. must be completed before June 1, 2012. Send cover letter, CV, graduate school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a statement on teaching and evidence of teaching ability (e.g., syllabi, student evaluations, letters discussing your teaching ability) to Christopher W. Gowans, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458 or, electronically to philosophy@fordham.edu. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2012. Fordham is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The John C. and Jeanette D. Walton Lecture in Science, Philosophy, and Religion
Speaker: Michael Ruse (Florida State University)
"Making Room for Faith: Religion in the Age of Science"
Contact: Bill Jaworksi (jaworski@fordham.edu)
6:00 PM
12th Floor Lounge, Lowenstein Building
Lincoln Center Campus
Prof. Judith Jones was featured in a recent issue of "Inside Fordham" with the article "Something Wicked to Keating Comes: Philosophy Class Taps Harry Potter to Illuminate Big Questions".
http://www.fordham.edu/campus_resources/enewsroom/inside_fordham/february_27_2012/news/philosophy_class_tap_81769.asp
Prof. Stephen Grimm was featured in a recent issue of "Inside Fordham"with the article "Understanding Understanding".
http://www.fordham.edu/campus_resources/enewsroom/inside_fordham/january_17_2012/in_focus_faculty_and/philosophy_professor_81370.asp
Nominations and applications are invited for a senior position (Associate or Full Professor) in the Philosophy Department. The department seeks a specialist in continental philosophy of religion. Graduate and undergraduate teaching. Applicants should send a letter of application and CV and the names of at least three references. Both nominations and applications should be sent to Search Committee C, Department of Philosophy, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 28. Fordham University is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Asst. Prof., tenure-track, commencing fall 2012. 3/2 teaching load (undergraduate and graduate). Ph.D. required. AOS: Kant or Hegel. AOC: open. A background in the history of philosophy and demonstrated teaching ability in the core areas of Philosophy of Human Nature or Philosophical Ethics is required. Candidates should send a letter of application and a CV, and they should arrange for the forwarding of a complete dossier including a transcript, writing sample, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., syllabi, student evaluations, letters (discussing teaching ability) and at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent to Search Committee KH, Department of Philosophy, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 28. Fordham University is an independent Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham University is and Equal Opprotunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Congratulations to Jennifer Anna Gosetti-Ferencei and Ohad Nachtomy, whose promotions (respectively) to Full Professor and Associate Professor are effective in the fall of 2011.
The department is pleased to announce that Gerard Vong (Oxford) and Nathan Ballantyne (Arizona) will join the department as assistant professors in the fall of 2011. Professor Ballantyne specializes in epistemology and will be teaching on the Rose Hill campus. Professor Vong specializes in ethics and applied ethics, and he will be teaching on the Lincoln Center campus.
The department is also pleased to announce that David Bachyrycz (Georgetown), Brian Gregor (Boston College), and David Storey (Fordham) will be joining the department in the fall of 2011 as Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellows.
Wen-Shang Wang, professor of philosophy and chair of the Philosophy Department at the National Chengchi University in Taiwan, is visiting our department as a Fulbright Scholar from September 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Professor Wang specializes in phenomenology and is especially interested in phenomenology as it relates to issues in ethics, religion, and politics.
The department's fall lecture series kicks off with the Opening Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, September 20 at 4:15 pm in Flom Auditorium. Professor William Jaworski will deliver a lecture based on his recently published Philosophy of Mind: A Comprehensive Introduction (Wiley-Blackwell)
Prospective Graduate Students: Fordham offers six-year financial aid awards for graduate study |
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