Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or (full) Professor in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Utah seeks to hire at least one tenure-line professor (open rank) to begin in Fall 2024. AOS: Applicant must have research expertise in some of the following areas: Philosophy and ethics of AI, Data ethics, Philosophy of technology, Philosophy and foundations of computing. AOC: Open, but applicant must be able to teach ethical issues in some of the above areas (e.g., data ethics, ethics of technology, ethics of AI) to philosophy majors and nonmajors (e.g., students majoring in computer science or other data-centric methodologies). We are seeking an outstanding scholar in the broad area of ethical, moral, aesthetic, or epistemological issues at the intersection of philosophy and digital technology (e.g., AI, algorithm ethics, interactive online media).

We welcome applications from early career scholars, including from graduate students expecting to defend by Summer 2024.

Tenure-line faculty in the Philosophy Department carry a 2/2 teaching load, which may include a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses, along with expectations of graduate advising and other contributions to the department’s research and service missions.

Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship research institution and emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. The university serves over 32,000 students from across the U.S. and the world with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine. Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a diverse, multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities.

Our department values its recent recognition for equitable hiring and retention of women faculty (see: https://women-in-philosophy.org/data/faculty) and is committed to pursuing the benefits that inclusiveness can bring to philosophical inquiry and the classroom. We enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and encouraging members of underrepresented groups to study philosophy (see https://philosophy.utah.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion.php).

Applicants should provide a CV; cover letter; research statement; teaching statement; teaching portfolio that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness; diversity statement (no more than one page); writing sample; and at least three letters of recommendation.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on Oct. 15 and continue until the position is filled, but complete files received by Nov. 1 will receive priority consideration.

Questions about this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Prof. Elijah Millgram at [email protected]. After December 31, questions should be directed to Prof. Leslie Francis at [email protected].

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. 
 
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.