Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at the University of South Florida invites application for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning on August 7, 2023.

The minimum requirement for this position is a Ph.D. in Philosophy or cognate field in hand by time of appointment. AOS: Ancient or Medieval Philosophy. AOC: open. The Ph.D. program in Philosophy at USF has a major emphasis in the History of Philosophy. Normal teaching load is 2/2; 9-month appointment, with the expectation of active engagement with and supervision of Ph.D. students. Preference will be given to applicants who have at least one year of teaching experience in one of the listed areas of specialization, with records of strong research combined with outstanding continued research potential and demonstrated excellence in teaching philosophy, and to those with potential to contribute to USF's strategic plan (https://www.usf.edu/president/strategic-renewal/). Women and members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Salary is negotiable. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be received by November 1, 2022. Applicants need to submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and a writing sample representative of the direction of research. All materials should be combined into a single PDF for upload, with applications to be submitted on-line at Careers@USF: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/. Three letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically to Dana Pittman at [email protected].

The College of Arts and Sciences at USF celebrates diversity and inclusive excellence in alignment with our Principles of Community. We believe our future success as an institution requires that we attract and retain a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success graduating under-represented minority and limited-income students at rates equal to or higher than white and higher income students. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Dana Pittman at [email protected] a minimum of five working days in advance.