Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy

About The University of Texas at El Paso:

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1 and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls 24,000 students—84% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. The city's border location makes it an ideal venue for academic programs and research studies on topics of national interest such as bilingual education/language acquisition, Hispanic health disparities, border environment and immigration, environmental sustainability and infrastructure, and international trade and commerce.

About the Department:

The UTEP Philosophy Department has a long tradition of supporting work in Ethics, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, and Latin American Philosophy. The department seeks to deepen and expand the work of its graduate students in these areas. The department sustains an active research faculty and an MA program in philosophy, which has successfully placed several graduates in high-level PhD programs.

Job Description:

The UTEP Philosophy Department invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2026.Area of specialization: Open. Area of competence: Open, but the department has teaching needs in Social-Political Philosophy and the History of Philosophy (Ancient, Modern, Twentieth Century). The appointed faculty will be expected to teach a large section of Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Ethics each semester. The teaching load is 3/3 per semester.

Requirements:

ABD applicants are welcome, but a Ph.D. by August 31, 2026 is required. Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students are both highly desirable.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample. Applicants will be prompted to provide the names of three professional references with email addresses to procure letters of reference (Interfolio generated emails acceptable). Graduate transcripts will be requested later in the search process. Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 31, 2026. Interviews will be conducted by Zoom.

Please address questions to Noell Birondo ([email protected]), department chair.

To apply, please visit https://http://www.utep.edu/employment

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

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