Scholar in Residence, Public Philosophy
Philosophy & Society Initiative, Aspen Institute
Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
AOS | Open |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 2 |
Location | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
Start date | September 2025 |
Job description |
Aspen Institute The Philosophy & Society Initiative is dedicated to reigniting a national tradition of public philosophy. Through publications, events, and original research we seek to stimulate the appetite for reflection about our largest and most haunting issues of societal purpose—What is justice? What is a good life? What is society for? ABOUT THIS ROLE We are pleased to invite applications for 2 post-doctoral “Scholar in Residence” positions in the Philosophy & Society Initiative. The term of the position is initially September 2025 – August 2026, with potential for renewal for a second year based on candidate performance. The positions are designed as rigorous fellowship experiences to develop the candidate’s aptitudes in public writing and to build the field of public philosophy at the highest levels of national discourse. As a foundation for the position, candidates are expected to have doctoral or equivalent level training in political philosophy, political theory or related disciplines. Our institutional goal is to raise the profile of public philosophy in the United States and across the world and to develop new infrastructure at the intersection of academia and public discourse that can engage robustly on both sides. Our ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of philosophical concepts, and a capacity to apply them to pressing societal issues. The role demands a blend of creativity, humility, broadmindedness, independence, operational enthusiasm, vision setting, leadership, effective project management, attention to editorial detail, and intellectual ambition.
Candidates should submit full academic CVs and a 2-page cover letter. Cover letter should offer both clear articulation of the given candidate’s profile, and statement of intent regarding:
The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, contact [email protected] or call (202) 736-5800. |
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Application type | Online |
Web address to apply | https://aspeninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/vi... |
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Deadline for full consideration: | April 25, 2025, 12:00am MST |
Hard deadline | May 1, 2025, 11:59pm MST |
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Web address for more information | https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/philosophy... |
Contact name | Mana Afsari |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | (202) 736-5800 |
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Time created | Yesterday, 8:53pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | May 1, 2025, 11:59pm MST |
Last updated | Yesterday, 8:53pm UTC |
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