Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The Philosophy Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2025. We seek scholars of Applied Ethics (including environmental ethics) or Epistemology (broadly construed to include applied epistemology, moral, social, or feminist epistemology). Candidates should have teaching competency in Critical Reasoning. We welcome applications from candidates who could teach Aesthetics or Philosophy of Law. We seek candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations. Cover letters should address the ways in which candidates would further the College's goals of enhancing the educational experiences of students while building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year.

The Philosophy Department at Hamilton College is collegial and philosophically diverse, with a strong commitment to innovative undergraduate instruction, robust research, and accessible scholarship. Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $89,800 to $96,000. Candidates should submit cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching excellence, a writing sample, and a list of references via interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/153910 Questions regarding the search may be directed to Russell Marcus, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]. Our review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners.