Lecturer

Lecturer

Department of Philosophy

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a Lecturer for the Spring 2026 semester, with a target start date of January 1, 2026. The successful candidate can expect to teach 3 courses in lower- and/or upper-division Philosophy courses. We seek candidates with a background in the following: Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology/Theory of Knowledge, Advanced Logic.

Qualifications

A PhD in Philosophy or related areas in hand and evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level.

Salary & Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time non-tenure track position, appointed for the Spring 2026 semester with appointment dates of January 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $29,000 - $31,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter and resume by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 25, 2025. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Kathy Elston at [email protected]. For questions regarding the application portal, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants. 

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].