Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The Department of Political Science, Philosophy and Geography at Eastern Connecticut State University invites applications for A tenure track Assistant Professor position in Philosophy to begin Fall 2026. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship, student advisement, and university and community service. ECSU is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated excellence in teaching in a liberal arts curriculum and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City.  Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

Position Description:
We are looking for a generalist in Philosophy. The successful candidate will need to teach a range of topics in the western philosophical tradition, including ethics, critical thinking, social and political philosophy, some historical subjects, and more contemporary topics like feminist philosophies and philosophy of mind. Our preference would be for someone with a demonstrated excellence in teaching and experience in curriculum and program development to help guide our vibrant major into the future.

Areas of Specialization:
Western Philosophy, broadly

Areas of Competency:
Ethics, critical thinking, and two or more of the above-mentioned topics.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Philosophy but A.B. D’s with adequate experience will be considered. 

To apply:
Please upload one combined PDF including a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is okay) to the resume tab at Assistant Professor of Philosophy - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Please also list contact information for 3 references. The position will remain open until filled; however, priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2025. 

Compensation and Employee Benefits:
The Assistant Professor in Philosophy is a Tenure Track position and is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP). 
For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: [email protected].