Assistant Professor, Philosophy

University of Scranton

Assistant Professor, Philosophy

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University Mission

The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.

Department

Philosophy

Job Purpose:

The University of Scranton's Department of Philosophy invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026. AOS: Ancient Philosophy, or Philosophy of Technology, or Ethics. AOC: Open. The department will consider a candidate's ability to teach any of the following a plus: Philosophy of Education, Computers and Ethics, Feminism, Logic, Epistemology. The Department of Philosophy at The University of Scranton seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 2026. The teaching load for this position will be 3-3 (18 credits/year) for research active faculty. The University of Scranton is a Catholic, Jesuit university with a philosophy department rooted in the history of philosophy and the philosophical foundations of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

For further information about the department of Philosophy, visit our web page at https://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/philosophy/

Essential Duties:

Must demonstrate a strong commitment to and competency in teaching both core curriculum philosophy courses: Phil 120: Introduction to Philosophy, and Phil 210: Ethics, which are both required courses for all undergraduate students at the university. The successful candidate will be grounded in the history of philosophy in their approach to both teaching and scholarship. 

Minimum Education Requirements:

Ph.D. in philosophy required by start date. 

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Annual Schedule:

9

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to applications received by November 21, 2025. Apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/. Please submit a complete dossier (cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, writing sample, transcripts, sample syllabi, evidence of teaching excellence, research statement, mission and identity support statement, and the names/contact information for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation.

Posting Number:

F00579P

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6668124

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