Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy at Wayne State University in Detroit seeks to hire a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is open to candidates whose scholarship focuses on the following areas. AOS: Black and Africana Philosophy, or Philosophy of Race & Racism with focus on Black experiences and perspectives. AOC: Open, but we are particularly interested in candidates whose work overlaps with other social and applied subdisciplines of philosophy, such as Bioethics, Feminist Epistemology, Social and Political Philosophy, or Philosophy of Language. The candidate should have completed a PhD in Philosophy, Black Studies, or an adjacent discipline by the time of appointment. The regular teaching load is 2/2 (fall/winter semesters), which will include in-person teaching and likely some online teaching as well. Teaching will also include mentorship of MA and PhD students.

This position is one of several searches underway in connection with the Black Studies Faculty Enhancement Initiative sponsored by the Mellon Foundation and Wayne State University. Components of the program include structured mentoring, resources for the establishment of an independent research program, and the support of a community committed to higher education. Additional personal and professional development guidance will also be provided by a brain trust or team of mentors. The faculty member will be expected to contribute to the Detroit Center for Black Studies in their teaching, research, and service.

Applicants should begin the process at jobs.wayne.edu; the reference number for this position is req2920. Applicants must submit the following materials to the online hiring system: 

CV
Cover letter
Writing sample
Contact information for three references
Evidence of teaching effectiveness

In addition, applicants must arrange to have their letters of recommendation emailed to [email protected].

Submission deadline: January 15th 

Inquiries should be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Josh Wilburn, at [email protected].