Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Rhode Island College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy. This academic-year position begins in Fall 2026.

The Department of Philosophy seeks candidates with strengths in Ethics and Social/Political Philosophy. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses, contribute to both the major and the general education curriculum, advise students, maintain an active research agenda, and participate in departmental and college service.

About Rhode Island College: RIC is a regional comprehensive public institution enrolling approximately 6,600 students across five schools: the Faculty of Arts and Sciences; the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development; the School of Business; the School of Nursing; and the School of Social Work. Founded in 1854 as Rhode Island’s first public institution of higher education, the college is located on a scenic 180-acre campus in Providence, with additional sites at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center and the Workforce Development Hub in Central Falls. RIC is recognized throughout the Northeast for its high-quality academic programs, small class sizes, hands-on learning opportunities, and exceptional value.

As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Rhode Island College serves a diverse, largely first-generation student population. We are looking for a colleague committed to inclusive, student-centered pedagogy and to fostering meaningful philosophical engagement among undergraduates.

Required Qualifications:

· Ph.D. in Philosophy; ABD may be considered.

· Teaching experience at the college level.

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026

For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see https://employment.ric.edu/. Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

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