JOSEPH M. FORTE, Ph.D. Candidate
Lancaster, MA; E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
The Catholic University of America (CUA), School of Philosophy, Washington, DC: Ph.D.
Expected Summer 2016
Dissertation title: “Turning the Whole Soul: The Platonic Myths of the Afterlife and Their Psychagogic Function”
Director: Dr. Matthias Vorwerk
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA: Master of Arts: Philosophy
The College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA: Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland: Year Abroad: Philosophy, History, and Psychology
August 2007
May 2004
September 2002-June 2003
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION/AREAS OF COMPETENCY
AOS: Plato, Epistemology
AOC: Ethics, Metaphysics, Political Philosophy, Aesthetics, Logic, Ancient Greek Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Modern Philosophy
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Part-Time Faculty, Northeast Catholic College, Warner, NH
Philosophy Concentration: Epistemology (Upper-level, Primary Texts, 12 students, 1 course per term)
August 2015-present
Part-Time Faculty, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
August 2014-present
PL 1070 “Philosophy of the Person I” (Fall, Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Primary Sources Only, 2 sections, 30 students each)
PL 1071 “Philosophy of the Person II” (Spring, Modern Philosophy Primary Sources Only, 2 sections, 30 students each)
Part-Time Faculty, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Sept 2007-May 2008; Sept 2014-present
PHIL 111 “Foundations of Logical Reasoning” (Introductory Logic, 3 sections per term, approx. 25 students/section)
Part-Time Faculty, Southern New Hampshire University, College of Online and Continuing Education
Jan 2014- August 2015
PHIL 212 “Introduction to Ethics,” (1, 8-week asynchronous course, approx. 20 students)
PHIL 111 “Introduction to Critical Thinking” (approx. 4, 8-week asynchronous courses per year, approx. 25 students each)
Teaching Fellow, The Catholic University of America, School of Philosophy
August 2009-July 2012
PHIL 201 “The Classical Mind” (Ancient and Medieval Phil. Primary Texts Only, 2 sections/year, approx. 18 students/section)
PHIL 202 “The Modern Mind” (Primary Texts Only, 2 sections/year, one in summer 2012, approx. 18 students/section)
Adjunct Instructor, Prince George’s Community College, Largo, MD
Sept 2008-August 2009
PHIL 101 “Introduction to Philosophy: The Art of Questioning” (3 sections total, approx. 10 students/section)
PUBLICATIONS
“Explaining Hope in Plato’s Philebus,” International Philosophical Quarterly, Forthcoming (2016)
“Plato’s Efforts at Political Recuperation in Republic 6”: Commentary on “Plato’s Republic and the Politics of Convalescence” by Jacob
Howland in American Dialectic 1 (2010): 1-17
AWARDS AND HONORS
Prof. Henri Hyvernat Doctoral Scholarship, CUA Office of Graduate Studies
Fall 2015
Summer Institute Fellow, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Track, Bridgewater State University
Summer 2015
Richard M. Weaver Fellowship, Intercollegiate Studies Institute
2014-2015
Dissertation Essay Competition Finalist, American Dialectic
2014
Graduate Student Association Service Award, CUA Graduate Student Association
2012-2013
First Year Experience Teaching Fellowship, CUA School of Philosophy
2009-2010, 10-11, and 11-12
Richard M. Weaver Fellowship Finalist, Intercollegiate Studies Institute
May 2011
Fr. Flatley Medal, (awarded to one student annually for excellence in philosophy), College of the Holy Cross, Dept. of Philosophy 2004
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
“Explaining Hope in Plato’s Philebus,” International Plato Society Regional Conference, Ann Arbor, MI
Fall 2012
“Explaining Hope in Plato’s Philebus,” Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Conference, CUA, Washington, D.C.
Spring 2012
“Explaining Hope in Plato’s Philebus,” Graduate Student Conference, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Spring 2012
“Thomas Aquinas and the Anselmian Argument,” Thomistic Studies, Annual Conference for the Institute of the Incarnate Word,
Chillum, MD
Spring 2010
“Republic 10, The Myth of Er, And Changing Humanity,” Annual Meeting of the International Society of Neoplatonic Scholars, New
Orleans, LA
Summer 2008
“Freedom From Oblivion? An Inquiry Into Adorno’s Aesthetic Theory as a Possible Answer to the Problem of
Enlightenment,” Co-authored and co-presented at “Re-thinking The Frankfurt School,” York University, Toronto
Fall 2007
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS RELATED TO TEACHING
“Engagement Through Extra Credit,” a faculty workshop hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning, BSU
Fall 2014
“What is a Liberal Arts Education?”, a workshop panel discussion hosted by the Center for Academic Success, CUA
2012
“Critical Incidents in College Teaching,” a workshop session at TA/TF training, CUA
August 2011
“Course Integration,” part of a workshop for First Year Experience Teaching Fellows, CUA
Spring 2011
Presenter to the Board of Advisors, CUA School of Philosophy
Fall 2009
LANGUAGES
Ancient Greek: reading and translation skills
French: reading and translation skills
German: reading and translation skills
COMMITTEES
Member, Office of Teaching and Learning Advisory Board, Bridgewater State University (BSU)
Fall 2015
Member, Religious Studies Minor Committee, BSU
Fall 2015
Member, Global Religions Working Group, BSU
Fall 2014-Fall 2015
Grader, Core Assessment Project, BSU
Summer 2015
President, Graduate Student Association (GSA) Executive Committee, CUA
August 2012-April 2013
Graduate Student Representative, Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Committee, CUA
August 2012-April 2013
Co-Chair, “The Next Best Step: Understanding Your Degree and How to Use it in the World,” GSA Third Annual
Interdisciplinary Conference
April 2013
Graduate Student Representative, CUA Alumni Association Board of Governors
September 2012-April 2013
Vice President, GSA Executive Committee, CUA
Fall 2010- Spring 2011, May 2012-July 2012
Graduate Student Representative, Graduate Placement Committee, CUA School of Philosophy
Fall 2011- Spring 2012
Member, Graduate Student Conference and Lecture Series Committee, CUA School of Philosophy
Fall 2011- Spring 2012
Co-Chair, “Faith Informing Scholarship,” GSA First Annual Interdisciplinary Conference
Spring 2011
Member, “Addiction, Vice, and the Possibility of Moral Reform,” CUA School of Philosophy Graduate Student Conference
Committee
Spring 2011
Graduate Student Representative, Board of Trustees Student Life Committee, CUA
August 2010-April 2011
Chair, “Examining Teleology,” CUA School of Philosophy Graduate Student Conference
Spring 2010
Member, “Encountering Hegel,” Boston College Philosophy Dept. Graduate Student Conference Committee
Spring 2007
PROFESSIONAL AFFLILIATIONS
American Philosophical Association
Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy
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STUDENT SERVICES EXPERIENCE
First Year Advisor, First Year Experience, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
August 2009-May 2012
Advised a diverse group of first year students, including at-risk students, exploratory students, international students, student-athletes,
student leaders, students with disabilities, and transfer students about a wide range of issues, including curricular and co-curricular
activities, identity development, and vocational discernment. Student and supervisor evaluations testify to my success in this position;
Gained a great deal of familiarity with campus resources and made referrals appropriately; Successfully used student retention software
to collaborate with other student support professionals on delivering timely interventions
Alumni Correspondent, School of Theology & Religious Studies, CUA
October 2008-April 2009
Provided administrative support to Dean’s office staff; Created a published fundraising newsletter for an international alumni network
by researching, composing, and editing content, corresponding with alumni, and working with the Office of Public Relations
Graduate Peer Minister, Residence Life and Campus Ministry, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
August 2005-May 2007
Served as a conversation partner and mentor to a diverse population of first year students, including at-risk students, international
students, student-athletes, student leaders, students with disabilities, and undeclared students; Hosted programs, planned retreats,
worked as a member of the residence hall staff, and conducted many one-on-one sessions; Established positive, formational
relationships with many students and collaborated with many administrators; Gained a great deal of familiarity with campus resources
and made appropriate referrals; Ongoing training included developing mentoring skills and gaining awareness of common issues facing
undergraduate students