Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The philosophy department at Texas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Philosophy beginning August 2025. Area of specialization: Social/Political or Ethics (with some preference given to Social/Political)). Area of Concentration: Open. Undergraduate and graduate teaching. The teaching load is 2/2. Research expectations typical of major research institutions. Some thesis supervision.  Service to the department, college, and university is expected. Salary competitive. Summer work available.  

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Apply electronically at the Texas Tech University Employment site at http://jobs.texastech.edu, and reference Requisition Number: 38752BR. Upload cover letter, CV, writing sample, research statement, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. At least three letters of recommendation should be submitted to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the application process will close November 1st, 2024. We will conduct first-round interviews by Zoom. Questions can be addressed to Jeremy Schwartz at [email protected].