Assistant Professor position in Ethics

The Philosophy Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Assistant Professor position in ethics.  This is a tenure track position.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until this position is filled.

Compensation: Minimum salary $63,000, commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package.  For more information, visit: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/

Date of Appointment:  August 2025.

Description of Responsibilities:  

 Area of Specialization: Ethics or Political Philosophy.  Area of Competence: Open.

The Assistant Professor of Philosophy will have a strong research trajectory in ethics, as well as relevant teaching experience in applied ethics.  The department prefers the candidate to have experience or interest in teaching ethics for information technology and business ethics. In addition to these courses, the Assistant Professor may teach a variety of courses within the department, including social and political philosophy, philosophy and feminism, and courses which serve to broaden the diversity of the curriculum of our department (e.g., philosophy of race). The successful candidate would serve a leadership role in the recently established Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major housed in the Philosophy Department. Normal semester teaching responsibilities will be one large course and two smaller courses. Student advising, working with students on improving writing skills, and university service are also expected.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Require Qualifications

PhD in Philosophy at time of appointment or ABD in Philosophy with scheduled defense date.

Strong research trajectory in ethics or political philosophy. Relevant teaching experience in some related courses in ethics and applied ethics. Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to teach a variety of courses, such as business ethics, information ethics/ethics in information and communication technology, social/political philosophy, philosophy and feminism, and courses which serve to broaden the diversity of the curriculum of our department, such as philosophy of race.

Description of Department:  SUNY Oswego's philosophy department is a vibrant community composed of collegial, active researchers who work in a diverse range of areas. Faculty members in this department hold bi-monthly workshops in which faculty members present their research, run an annual lecture series—known as the Steinkraus Series—where philosophers outside of the community discuss recent work, and are regular participants in conferences and workshops, including conferences and workshops held in upstate New York. The department also has strong interdisciplinary relationships with a number of other departments on campus. We offer three different majors and two minors and serve a wide range of students with diverse interests.    

Description of Oswego: Oswego, New York is a waterfront community located on the shores of Lake Ontario. It is home to historic sites, multiple public parks, family-friendly residential areas, and a growing downtown commercial area. Oswego also features affordable housing and is close to the Finger Lakes, the Adirondack Mountains, and larger urban cities including Rochester and Syracuse.

To Apply, Submit: 

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
2. A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement 
3. CV
4. Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
5. Contact information for three professional references

Your application will only be considered once all required documents have been submitted.

Official transcripts are required at time of appointment. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.  Background checks will be conducted for finalists.

Files must be complete to be considered.

If you have any questions about the position, please e-mail Jared Peterson, Search Chair at [email protected]

Here is the link to the online application system: 

  http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=182753

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://www.oswego.edu/diversity/).

 As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Description of SUNY Oswego: Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive university located in Central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. One of 13 comprehensive colleges and universities in the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system, SUNY Oswego is recognized nationally for its academic quality, focus on student success outcomes, and the growing diversity of its student body. Ranked among the top public master’s-level universities in the 2023 “Top Regional Universities in the North” by U.S. News and World Report, SUNY Oswego is also recognized among Princeton Review’s Best Regional Colleges in the Northeast – an honor bestowed on the SUNY Oswego every year since 2003.

Inspired by a shared commitment to excellence and the desire to transcend traditional higher education boundaries, SUNY Oswego provides a transformative experience to about 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers preeminent academic programs in the arts and sciences, business, communications, and teacher education, and its success is built on providing students outstanding educational experiences with attention to a liberal arts and sciences foundation, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu.

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.  We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please see our full non-discrimination policy https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing [email protected].  

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