Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The School of Philosophy in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Philosophy beginning August 2025. Area of Specialization: Applied ethics, normative ethics, moral psychology, philosophy of law, or philosophy of AI. Area of Competence: Open. The position will be filled only at the highest level of promise or distinction. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required by time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence in research required, and successful classroom experience valued. Duties include active research, graduate supervision, normal committee service, and classroom teaching at all levels. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester.

Applications require a covering letter, a CV, a writing sample, a teaching statement, and at least three letters of reference. Recent Ph.D.’s should also include a transcript of graduate coursework. The School of Philosophy, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, and the University of Southern California seek faculty who will foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates are encouraged to include as part of their covering letters or teaching statements a brief discussion of how their work and experience will further these ideals.

The review of files will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 1st will be guaranteed full consideration. Finalists will be invited to interview on campus in early 2025. Inquiries and correspondence should be directed to: Search Committee, School of Philosophy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0451, email: [email protected]. In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-professor-of-philosophy/1209/69824310528

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