Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Bryn Mawr College

Department of Philosophy

Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 1, 2024. The position is open to candidates specializing in Epistemology or Philosophy of Science or Comparative Philosophy. With this position we are seeking a candidate whose research and teaching interests complement the strengths of the Bryn Mawr and Haverford College Philosophy Departments. Candidates for this position must be prepared to contribute to our introductory sequence in the history of philosophy. Teaching competence in introductory logic is strongly desirable. The successful candidates will be expected to be part of developing and teaching a diverse and inclusive curriculum, including interdisciplinary programs and other college-wide initiatives such as the 360 Program and the first-year Emily Balch Seminars. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the start date.

To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and writing sample to the Department of Philosophy Search Committee via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/128228. Applications received by November 1, 2023 will receive full consideration. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio to the Department of Philosophy Search Committee.

Bryn Mawr College is a distinguished liberal arts women’s college with a vibrant faculty of scholar-teachers, a talented staff and intellectually curious students eager to make a difference in the world. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and curricular offerings with a particular focus on enhancing ethnic and racial diversity and advancing social justice and inclusion. We believe diversity strengthens our community and enriches the education of our students. We have a student body of about 1,400 undergraduates (32 percent are U.S. students of color and 14 percent are international students). There are over 300 graduate students in coeducational graduate programs in social work, humanities and science. Bryn Mawr College is located in metropolitan Philadelphia and enjoys strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.