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Frederick J. Adelmann, SJ, Chair in Philosophy

Department of Philosophy, Boston College

Job category Senior faculty / Tenured, continuing or permanent
AOS AOS may include, e.g., critical theory, hermeneutics, and/or phenomenology
AOC AOC may include one or more of, e.g., Ancient Greek philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Modern philosophy, philosophy of mind, and moral philosophy.
AOC categories Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
Continental Philosophy
Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number 170627
Location Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States
Start date Fall 2026
Job description

Position

The Boston College department of philosophy invites applications for the Frederick J. Adelmann, SJ, Chair in Philosophy. We seek a distinguished scholar with a record of teaching and publication in Contemporary Continental Philosophy, as well as at least one other area (historical or topical). 

Qualifications

AOS may include, e.g., critical theory, hermeneutics, and/or phenomenology. AOC may include one or more of, e.g., Ancient Greek philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Modern philosophy, philosophy of mind, and moral philosophy. Duties include research, graduate and undergraduate teaching (including occasional teaching in our university Core Curriculum), doctoral dissertation supervision, and service to the department. 

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining reasons for interest. Any inquiries about this position should be directed to the department chair, Jeffrey Bloechl, at [email protected]. To be considered for the position, applicants must apply by September 15, 2025. Review of applications to begin immediately. Position begins in Fall 2026.
Web address to apply https://apply.interfolio.com/170627
Email to apply
Hard deadline September 15, 2025, 11:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information https://apply.interfolio.com/170627
Contact name Chris Hanlon
Contact email
Contact phone 617-552-3847
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Scheduled expiry date September 15, 2025, 11:59pm EST
Last updated July 24, 2025, 9:05pm UTC
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