Visiting Assistant Professor

Union College invites applications for a two-year position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Metaphysics and Epistemology, broadly construed) beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by July 6th, 2025 will receive priority consideration.   

Areas of Specialty: Metaphysics and Epistemology, broadly construed. Areas of competence: Open, with special interest in AI, Philosophy of Technology, Philosophy of Mind. The ideal applicant will have a Ph.D. in philosophy, but advanced ABDs in philosophy will be considered. The successful applicant will be expected to teach in their area(s) of expertise across all levels; ideally, some of these courses will contribute to our General Education Curriculum (please see: https://www.union.edu/common-curriculum/general-education-union). Teaching load is 2 courses per term; Union College’s academic year consists of three 10-week trimesters. 

About the Philosophy Department:

Union College’s Philosophy department hosts one of the most impressive Speaker Series of any undergraduate institution in the country. The department is also home to Ephemeris, an undergraduate philosophy journal, founded in 2001. The department also has a student-run philosophy club.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

1) Cover letter

2) Current CV

3) Two sample syllabi in Metaphysics and Epistemology, broadly construed.

Please send questions and other inquiries to Professor David Friedell at [email protected]. Applicants invited to interview will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in teaching and conducting research in philosophy.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $68,500-$70,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).