Assistant Professor

Eastern Illinois University is seeking an Assistant Professor, tenure track, starting August 2024.  The successful candidate will teach three/four undergraduate courses per semester. Research and service required for promotion and tenure. Summer teaching on rotation. AOS: Open in areas of analytic philosophy broadly construed. AOC: Ability to teach lower division courses in Ethics, Religious studies, Logic, and Intro to Philosophy. Ability to teach upper division courses in Religious Studies, Philosophy of Law, Philosophy of Mind.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Philosophy by time of appointment. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience promoting inclusive excellence is required. 

Submit complete dossier, including letter of application, CV, 3 letters of reference, graduate transcripts, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a sample of written work to Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/140003.

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will take place via Zoom. Competitive salary.

Should you have any questions regarding this search, please contact Dr. Richard England, Screening Committee Chair at [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.

The University and Community:  Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff and students. EIU boasts a rich, tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest’s top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois – a comfortable and safe east central town within a two-to three-hour drive of three major metropolitan areas -- Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. 

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/female/disability/veteran - committed to achieving a diverse community.