Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Lycoming College invites applicants for Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning Fall 2025. 3/3 teaching load, undergraduate only. AOS: Moral and Political Philosophy. AOC: Open, but Philosophy of Law preferred. Applicants must be able to contribute to an interdisciplinary program in Legal Studies. Candidates must exhibit a commitment to superior undergraduate education, a willingness to teach a variety of introductory courses, and a dedication to inclusive excellence. Ph.D. completed prior to appointment; experience preferred.

To apply: Send a letter responding to this position description, a CV, a writing sample, and two sample syllabi.  In addition, have three referees send letters of reference (in PDF format) to [email protected]. Each letter should reference Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the subject box. Review of applications will begin immediately. Deadline for completed applications is December 15, 2024.

Williamsport is a small city located in the Susquehanna Valley of the Bald Eagle Mountains approximately three and a half hours from New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. The area offers affordable housing and ample opportunities for cultural entertainment and outdoor recreation.

Who We Are

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and has been recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and supporting students in gaining the skills needed to succeed in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education.

Ranked as a top 100 national liberal arts college, Lycoming offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, representing 31 states, territories and 16 countries. International and domestic students of color comprise 37% of the student body with 53% women and 47% men.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups.  The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body benefits all students and community members and advances our goal of preparing its graduates to become ethical, informed and engaged individuals.

Lycoming College is an equal-opportunity employer.