Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow

Overview

The Philosophy Program at Utah State University invites applications for a 1-year teaching Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow for the academic year 2026-27, beginning in August 2026 and ending in May 2027. AOS and AOC are open, and the teaching load is 3 courses each semester. Courses will include lower-division sections of Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics, an upper-division course in metaphysics or epistemology, and an upper-division course in AI Ethics. In their applications, candidates should include a cover letter, a CV, and a list of three references. Please note that the Philosophy Program is housed within the Department of History at USU. Applicants should complete the online application at https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10084/postdoctoral-teaching-fellow/job. Applications should be submitted by no later than April 10, 2026 to receive full consideration. 

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Philosophy courses, including Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, AI Ethics, and a course in the area of Metaphysics and Epistemology. 

• Expected teaching load of 3-3. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  

• PhD in Philosophy (prior to August 2026). 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach a variety of Philosophy courses.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Willingness to contribute to the life of the department.  
• Ability to teach courses that fit our program's curriculum. 

Offer contingent upon successful completion of background check.  

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV" 
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile 
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

Applications should be submitted by no later than April 10, 2026, to receive full consideration.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum $50,000, Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

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University Highlights

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