Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor – Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at the University of New Mexico is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Native American and Indigenous Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The anticipated start date is August 10, 2026. Customary undergraduate and graduate teaching duties, including thesis supervision, and non-teaching duties in Philosophy.

We are seeking an outstanding scholar with a research specialization in Native American and Indigenous Philosophy (with “Indigenous” here covering any and all indigenous communities and cultures in the Americas), who is able to teach courses that contribute to the Department’s existing undergraduate curriculum, who is able both to teach courses that contribute to the Department’s graduate curriculum as well as to provide mentoring and supervision for graduate students, who will enjoy working in a philosophically pluralistic department, and who has a demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with rank and experience.  For best consideration, please apply by November 30, 2025.  Only applications that include all of the materials described under “Special Instructions to Applicants” will be considered complete.  Position will remain open until filled.  Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in philosophy or related field by start date of appointment
• Native American and Indigenous Philosophy as an area of research specialization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Potential for producing a strong record of publications in Native American and Indigenous Philosophy
• Evidence of teaching excellence in courses taught in a university or college setting
• Ability to teach courses that contribute to the Department’s existing undergraduate curriculum
• Ability to teach courses that contribute to the Department’s graduate curriculum
• Ability to mentor and supervise the Department’s graduate students
• Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues
• Ability to work effectively in a philosophically pluralistic department
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://www.unmedu/jobs and apply for posting requisition #34201. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application.

For further information about the UNM Department of Philosophy, please visit our website (http://philosophy.unm.edu ), call 505-277-2405, or email our Department Administrator, Michelle Gallegos, at [email protected].

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