The Philosophy Department of Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning August 2026. We seek a specialist in normative and applied ethics with competences in non-western philosophy (broadly construed), philosophy of law, and/or philosophy of race. The Philosophy Department promotes excellence in both teaching and research and has a curriculum that reflects those priorities. We have a thriving major, with a diverse and engaged student body.
The successful applicant is expected to teach a 3/3 load including general education courses such as introduction to philosophy, ethics, business ethics, and argument and reasoning, as well as upper level courses in normative and applied ethics (e.g., medical ethics, environmental ethics, and technology ethics) and advanced seminar courses in their area of specialization. Successful candidates will also contribute to the Ethics Bowl Program, advise students, develop new courses, work with other departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula, participate in the vibrant intellectual life of our department, and carry out research in their field. Salary range is 65,000 - 68,000 for a nine-month contract. The candidate that is selected is required to work in-person, on campus at Northeastern Illinois University. This position may require teaching in person at multiple on-site Northeastern Illinois University campuses.
Please submit an electronic dossier including a letter of application, CV, teaching dossier/evidence of teaching effectiveness, writing sample, research plan, and three letters of reference, one of which must provide evidence of teaching excellence, by December 15th, 2025 to [email protected]. Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.
Northeastern Illinois University is a comprehensive state university of over 7,000 students located on a 67-acre campus in a residential neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago. Along with quality academic programming consistent with the University’s mission of excellence and access, the University is known for support of liberal arts education, global education opportunities for students, a strong track record in external grant funding, and leadership in teacher preparation and education. Northeastern Illinois is nationally recognized as one of two institutions with the most ethnically diverse student body in the Midwest and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. The University also has, and benefits from, significant populations of non-traditional students, first-generation students, and transfer students.
In addition, the University has outreach centers in the metropolitan area: The Center for Inner City Studies addresses educational needs in the African-American community on the south side of Chicago, El Centro provides educational opportunities in the Hispanic community on the northwest side of Chicago, and the Chicago Teachers’ Center is actively engaged in Chicago public school reform.
Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualifi ed individuals. Northeastern Illinois University positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation. University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefi ts. These benefi ts are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System: https://www.neiu.edu/about/working-here/current-employees/employee-benefits
For more information on Northeastern Illinois University, please visit our website at www.neiu.edu. For more information on the Philosophy Department please visit our webpage: https://www.neiu.edu/academics/colleges-departments/arts-and-sciences/departments/philosophy
