Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2025. We are looking for applicants whose work focuses on philosophical issues raised by AI or related technologies. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and teach courses on the philosophy of computing and the ethics of computing and AI. In addition, we are looking for someone capable of building interdisciplinary connections between the philosophy department and those departments concerned with computational science. The teaching load is two courses per semester and faculty are expected to be research active and to provide service to the department and university.   Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding.

Minimum qualifications: PhD expected prior to start date, evidence of teaching effectiveness and research accomplishment in the area of focus. 

The University of Illinois Chicago is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University located in the heart of one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UIC is federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) through its status as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Salary is competitive. For fullest consideration, please complete the on-line application with the names and email addresses of at least three references and upload a cover letter, CV, writing sample, research statement, and teaching portfolio by October 21, 2024 at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11870. The closing date for the posting is December 2, 2024. 

The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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