Philosophy & Your Professional Future
To major or minor in philosophy is an excellent preparation for graduate and professional study. In fact, philosophy is recommended as one of the best preparations for the GRE and LSAT examinations.
Recent philosophy students have been admitted to philosophy graduate programs at such prestigious institutions as MIT, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and the University of Illinois. Others have gone on to highly competitive graduate programs in English (Irvine) and musicology (Florida State). Our students have been admitted to such top laws schools as the University of Michigan Law School and Yale Law school. (Click on the Applying to Graduate School link below for tips on applying).
Of course, philosophy graduates are not limited to careers as college level instructors or lawyers. Recent alumni include the regional director of the Drug Enforcement Agency in St. Louis, an editor for a publishing firm in Florida and a director of an environmental program in Chicago. The philosophy faculty work closely with you in helping you decide what career to pursue.
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Philosophy students can become a member of the national honor society for Philosophy, Phi Sigma Tau.
IWU's chapter is Omicron and was established in 2005.
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The Ames Library resource guide for Philosophy at IWU.
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The IWU Philosophy Department will be sending a team of 10 students to participate in the Central States Regional Ethics Bowl. The Philosophy Department faculty representative is Emily Kelahan.
Central States Regional Ethics Bowl
Marian University, Indianapolis, Indiana
November 12, 2011
Website
The Central States Regional Ethics Bowl is sponsored by the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE) and is a qualifying site for the national Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl. The 2012 Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl will be held on March 1, 2012 at the Annual Meeting of the APPE in Cincinnati, OH.
Contact Us
William Edward Morris, Co-Chair
Charlotte Brown, Co-Chair
Philosophy Department
Illinois Wesleyan University
P.O. Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61702
Phone: (309) 556-3313
Fax: (309) 556-1713
e-mail: philos@iwu.edu
Accepting applications for a tenure line assistant professor position:
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL. Asst Prof., tenure-track, beginning fall semester, 2012. 6 courses/year, (semester/May Term), lower level and advanced undergraduate. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Ethical Theory. AOC: Open, but willingness to teach at least one of the following—Ancient Philosophy, Political Theory, Feminist Philosophy or Environmental Ethics— is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of philosophy courses, some of which are writing intensive. Provide documentation of teaching effectiveness and potential for excellence in research (include letter of application, CV, writing sample, student course evaluations, at least 3 letters of recommendation).
Ph.D. in Philosophy required by August 1, 2012. Salary competitive. Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work force.
Send complete dossier to: Philosophy Search, Department of Philosophy, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL. 61702-2900. Please do not send applications by email or FAX.
Application due: December 1, 2011.