Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy

The Philosophy Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of five courses over two semesters. Candidates will teach two courses in the fall, and three courses in the spring. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach both Philosophy of Race & Racism and Philosophy of Law.

Minimum requirements: Candidates with a Ph.D. by August 2026 are strongly preferred but ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will have AOC in Philosophy of Law, or Philosophy of Race & Racism, or Political Philosophy, and will be able to contribute courses to HWS’s interdisciplinary programs which include Africana Studies, Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, and Law & Society.

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following required materials via Interfolio: cover letter; CV; a statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness and attention to inclusivity in the classroom; and the names, titles, and three confidential professional letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin March 5th and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Karen Frost-Arnold, search chair, at [email protected]. The salary range for this position is $49,300-$56,666.

Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources ([email protected]).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.