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Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Philosophy Department, Smith College

Job category Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar
AOS epistemology and metaethics
AOS categories Epistemology
Meta-Ethics
AOC epistemology and metaethics
AOC categories Epistemology
Meta-Ethics
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Start date July 1, 2026
Job description

The Department of Philosophy at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2026.  Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts. The successful candidate will have a specialization in epistemology or metaethics.  In addition, it seeks candidates whose engagement with these areas addresses the roles of race and/or class and/or gender. A Ph.D. in Philosophy is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Philosophy are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts.  A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here.  The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of Philosophy may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/philosophy.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty.  The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Submit application at https://apply.interfolio.com/170893 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, writing sample, teaching portfolio, equity and inclusion statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation, one of which should be from someone who has observed the candidate's teaching. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025.
Web address to apply https://apply.interfolio.com/170893
Email to apply
Deadline for full consideration: September 15, 2025, 12:00am EST
Hard deadline September 22, 2025, 11:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information https://www.smith.edu/academics/philosophy
Contact name Rachel Siegel
Contact email
Contact phone 4135853004
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Time created July 28, 2025, 8:50pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date September 22, 2025, 11:59pm EST
Last updated July 28, 2025, 8:50pm UTC
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