Postdoctoral Fellow

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About The Department of Philosophy

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Job Overview

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship, intended to begin August 15, 2025. Candidates must have an Area of Specialization (AOS) in History of Philosophy or in Comparative Philosophy. The Department is aiming to expand its strength in any of these areas of history and comparative philosophy: any non-Western philosophical traditions, as well as Ancient and Medieval Philosophy in the Western tradition.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will engage in scholarship in their area of specialization and is expected to teach one course per semester for a 1-1 teaching load for the year, with one of those courses expected to be a graduate seminar in their area of specialization. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also be expected to participate in departmental life by attending the department colloquium, visiting speaker series, and fostering a climate of intellectual exchange and collaboration by discussing their research projects with other faculty and graduate students. 

The salary for the position is $54,000. The position is for one year initially but may be extended for a second year.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Philosophy, one per semester for a 1-1 teaching load for the year, with one of those courses expected to be a graduate seminar in their area of specialization (History of Philosophy or in Comparative Philosophy).

• Mentor graduate students.

• Mentor and assign grading work to graduate teaching assistants.

• Active participation in departmental life by attending departmental events, including, but not limited to, the departmental colloquium and visiting speaker series.

• Engage in scholarship in their area of specialization by producing scholarly articles or books and presenting at academic conferences.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following are required:

•       A PhD in Philosophy or a closely related discipline.

•       An Area of Specialization (AOS) in any area of the History of Philosophy or any area of Comparative Philosophy.

•       Experience teaching at least one undergraduate or graduate course in Philosophy as the instructor of record.

Application Process

In addition to filling out the online application, candidates should upload as “additional documents”: a CV; a cover letter outlining their interest in this position; a research statement describing their current research projects and plans for the postdoctoral fellowship; a teaching dossier; one writing sample. These items should each be uploaded as separate PDF files at the above university job application link. Because the system does not manage confidential reference letters, candidates should arrange to have at least three confidential letters of recommendation sent to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Eduardo J. Martinez, at [email protected]
Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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