Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)- Philosophy

The Bard College Philosophy department is seeking a full-time, tenure-track position in Philosophy beginning Fall 2026. We are hiring at the rank of  Assistant Professor, but we will consider candidates of higher rank. AOS and AOC are open. The Philosophy program at Bard is pluralistic and emphasizes historical approaches to philosophy, dialogue between philosophical traditions, and connections between philosophy and other disciplines. The program’s existing strengths are in the history of Western philosophy and in the areas of aesthetics, ethics, moral psychology, philosophy of science, and political philosophy.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or expect to before taking up the position. Familiarity with and interest in the history of philosophy is a must. The successful candidate will be an interdisciplinary humanistic scholar with broad philosophical interests and a readiness to teach and advise beyond their areas of research. The position includes teaching in Bard’s First-Year Seminar, an interdisciplinary introduction to humanistic inquiry completed by all incoming students. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and creativity to the teaching of this course, which typically combines philosophical texts with readings from a wide range of other disciplines, including literature, religion, and the social sciences. Ability to teach an introductory course in symbolic logic is also appreciated, but not required.

About Bard

Located in the Hudson Valley two hours north of New York City, Bard College has established a reputation for excellence in undergraduate teaching, outstanding programs in the arts, and global civic engagement. The academic life of the college focuses on undergraduate teaching in small, intensive seminars; creative general education programs that build communities of learning for all students; innovative collaborations between faculty in teaching and research; and close relationships between faculty and students, culminating in the senior project, a major piece of independent work completed by all graduates. 

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should submit their applications via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/173650. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching). We are seeking colleagues who will advance campus initiatives aimed at inclusive excellence; candidates are welcome, but not required, to submit a personal statement about how they would contribute to those initiatives, or to address it in their cover letter.

The deadline for receipt of applications is October 15, 2025. We may request teaching and research statements and sample syllabi at a later stage. The first round of interviews will be conducted virtually.

For more information on the Philosophy Program at Bard, please visit https://philosophy.bard.edu.

Compensation: $88,750-$91,500
This salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bard is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.