Visiting Assistant Professor

The Colorado College Department of Philosophy seeks a one-year visitor at the rank of assistant professor with a specialization in Philosophy of Science or Epistemology. This position is potentially renewable for a second year.

We construe philosophy of science broadly, so as to include the history of the natural and social sciences, the philosophy of technology, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of computing, and the social dimensions of modern science and technology. Expertise or interest in social epistemology or Indigenous epistemologies are welcome. 

In addition to teaching courses broadly on the philosophy of science and epistemology, candidates should be able to offer courses on logic and philosophical argument, as well as to contribute to the Department’s historical and cultural perspectives major requirement, which encompasses both Western and non-Western philosophical traditions.

Candidates must have a strong interest in teaching highly engaged undergraduates. The teaching required is the equivalent of a 3/3 course load, taught on the College’s “block plan” schedule, under which students take and faculty teach one course at a time, lasting three and one-half weeks and typically meeting daily for 3 hours. Course enrollment is capped at 25 students. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. in hand, though candidates expected to graduate by Spring 2026 are welcome to apply.

Colorado College is a private liberal arts college with a focus on excellent, engaged undergraduate teaching. The College enrolls about 2100 students and employs a faculty of approximately 200, of which about 170 hold tenure-line appointments. Colorado College seeks to be dynamic and inclusive community in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives are valued and supported.

Ph.D. in Philosophy required by the end of the spring 2026 term. Preference given to candidates with Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.

https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/philosophy/