Job ad--a position in paradise?

[Eli Franco]

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MANOA, Honolulu, HI.  Assistant Professor,
Position Number 83528, Department of Philosophy, College of Arts and
Humanities.  The UH-Manoa Department of Philosophy invites applications for
a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position, beginning
August 1, 2010, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.
Minimum Qualifications:  Ph.D. in Philosophy (ABDs will be considered
provided that all degree requirements are completed by August 1, 2010).
AOS:  EITHER (1) South Asian Buddhist philosophy (including competency in
Sanskrit) OR (2) ancient Greek philosophy (including competency in ancient
Greek).  Desirable Qualifications:  Demonstrated excellence in teaching and
research; one or more years' prior experience as an assistant professor at
a research university.  AOC:  Ethical theory and social/political
philosophy, continental philosophy, or aesthetics; ability to teach
introductory formal logic.  Duties:  Teach courses in areas of
specialization and competence, dissertation supervision, service on
Department committees, and other duties as assigned by the Chair.  Pay
range:  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  To apply:
Submit cover letter, c.v., three current letters of recommendation,
graduate transcripts, a brief writing sample, and evidence of teaching
excellence.  Application address:  Search Committee, Department of
Philosophy, 2530 Dole St., Honolulu HI 96822.  For additional information
contact Kenneth Kipnis, Chair, (808) 956-8649, <kkipnis at hawaii.edu>.
Review of applications will begin on November 23, 2009 and continue until
position is filled.  AA/EEO.