Visiting Assistant Professor

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, CLEMSON, SC. Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy, one year position renewable for up to 3 years. Employment to begin August 15, 2026. Ph.D. in Philosophy required at that time.  AOS: Philosophy of law, AOC open. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses in the Law, Liberty, and Justice concentration of the philosophy major: Intro to Law, Liberty, and Justice; Philosophy of Law; Crime and Punishment. The ability to teach social and political philosophy as well as other intro-level classes would be an asset. The teaching load is 3/3 and includes introductory and upper-level courses. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a syllabus for an upper division course in Philosophy of Law, evidence of teaching effectiveness (maximum 10 pages), a teaching statement including a list of courses taught, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which speaks teaching to Interfolio by March 23, 2026.

Clemson is a Carnegie Tier 1 Research University that combines the scientific and technological horsepower of a major research university with the academic and social environment of a small college. It is situated halfway between Charlotte and Atlanta in South Carolina’s rapidly growing Upstate region.  Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.