Chauncey Truax Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Philosophy Department at Hamilton College invites applications for the Chauncey Truax Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Philosophy. The position is a two-year appointment as visiting assistant professor or instructor, to begin July 1, 2026, with a teaching load of three courses per year.  AOS and AOC are open; the department is especially interested in candidates whose work includes engagement with public philosophy.  Candidates who are ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $57,500 to $60,000.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching portfolio, and writing sample via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/175940. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the college's educational goals (https://hamilton.smartcatalogiq.com/current/college-catalogue/educational-goals-and-curriculum/). We will solicit letters of reference from candidates who are selected to move on to the second stage of the search.  Questions regarding the search may be directed to Prof. Alexandra Plakias, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].  Our review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).