Assistant Professor - Philosophy

Position Description

The Department of Philosophy at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. The successful applicant will teach a 3-3 course load that includes 1st year core courses in introductory philosophy and 2nd year core courses in introductory ethics, as well as upper division elective courses in their area of expertise, depending on departmental needs. The areas of competence for the position are open, but the department has teaching needs in the philosophy of feminism and Latin American philosophy.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in philosophy (or a closely related field) is required to be in hand by the beginning of the contract
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others
• An emerging record of scholarship
• An ability and willingness to contribute to the Catholic and Jesuit educational mission of the university

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/173337). When prompted please upload the following:

• Cover letter including candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history)
•  Current curriculum vitae
• Three letters of reference, at least two of which address the effectiveness of your teaching
• Academic transcripts from each higher educational institution attended (photocopies acceptable in initial stages)

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide: 

• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
• A writing sample
• Student evaluations of teaching
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• One page statement describing candidates potential contributions to Creighton's mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-and-history). Candidates are encouraged to speak to how they see themselves engaging in our mission especially in its promotion of equity and justice.

Review of completed applications will begin Monday, November 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/philosophy. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Kevin Graham, Chair of the Department of Philosophy ([email protected]). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Human Resources ([email protected]).

About Creighton 

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade.

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