Overview
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, in conjunction with the Notre Dame Ethics Initiative, invites applications for up to two postdoctoral fellows working in ethics. The term of the fellowship will be two years: from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. The purpose of this program is to support the research of leading early-career moral philosophers and to strengthen the scholarly community around ethics at Notre Dame.
Salary
Each fellow will receive $80,000 per year plus full benefits from the University of Notre Dame. Research accounts and relocation expenses will be provided by the College of Arts and Letters. These fellowships are generously funded by the Notre Dame Ethics Initiative, the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good (ECG), and the Jenkins Center for Virtue Ethics.
Duties
The selected fellow(s) will hold primary appointments in the Philosophy Department and will be affiliated with the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good (ECG), as well as the Jenkins Center for Virtue Ethics (if appropriate). Office space will be provided within the Philosophy Department. Each fellow will teach a 1:1 teaching load annually for the Department of Philosophy. The fellows will have opportunities to present their research to faculty of the Philosophy Department and the ECG. Fellows will be welcome to participate in any activities taking place within the Department of Philosophy and the ECG.
Qualifications
For full consideration, candidates must have received their Ph.D. between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2026. The successful application will provide evidence that the candidate possesses a strong and growing research agenda in ethics, broadly construed, and will provide evidence that the candidate can contribute meaningfully to the scholarly community around ethics at Notre Dame.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
