Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, with an area of research specialization in philosophy of data, computing, or information, construed broadly to include work on the ethical, social, or legal implications of data science, machine learning, or artificial intelligence, as well as computational approaches to other areas of philosophy (e.g., metaphysics or epistemology). Appointment will begin August 10, 2024.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body.

Teaching expectation is two courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses on ethical issues related to data or information science and other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute to W&M’s general education (COLL) curriculum.  

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2024), with a specialization (AOS) in philosophy of data, computing, or information and with teaching competence (AOC) in ethical issues concerning data and/or information. Previous experience in teaching courses in the AOS or related areas, mentoring successful undergraduate research, and evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar are preferred.   Information on the degree programs in the Department of Philosophy may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/philosophy/index.php.