Assistant Professor / Senior Assistant Professor - Philosophy

• Build your academic career within a global top 100 university. 

• Deliver high impact philosophy teaching and research. 

• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.  

• Multiple Assistant Professor and Senior Assistant Professor appointments available. The role will be based out of either our Mumbai or Chennai campus.

• Attractive remuneration package offered.   

About the area 

UWA India is a strategic international initiative of The University of Western Australia, created to deliver world-class Australian higher education within India. This initiative represents a significant expansion of UWA’s global education and research mission, with campuses located in Mumbai and Chennai. These campuses will offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs that are fully aligned with UWA’s academic standards, research priorities, and accreditation requirements. UWA India is establishing its education practice across UWA India locations, ensuring that programs meet the expectations of students, industry, and regulatory bodies in India. UWA India will maintain academic quality, integrity, and compliance while embedding cultural relevance and responsiveness to local needs.  

The campuses will actively engage with industry, government, and community partners to contribute to workforce development, applied research, and regional economic growth. Academic staff appointed to UWA India will play a critical role in this foundation stage by delivering teaching excellence, supporting student success, and building a research culture that aligns with UWA’s global reputation. Staff will also contribute to service activities and governance, ensuring the successful establishment and long-term growth of UWA’s presence in India.   

About the Department   

The Department of Computer Science at UWA India will form an integral part of UWA’s academic community. It will offer various degrees in Computing with subjects across Computer Science, Philosophy and Statistics including software engineering, computer systems, cybersecurity, databases and data engineering, ethics and artificial intelligence, statistics, data science, and the Internet of Things. Staff will also be undertaking impactful world class research.  

The Philosophy discipline is situated within the Department of Computer Science at UWA India. The discipline focuses on ethics and artificial intelligence, critical reasoning, and philosophical inquiry in contemporary technological contexts, with teaching that emphasises ethical analysis, critical thinking, and reflective judgement. Units apply philosophical frameworks to real-world challenges such as technology design, data use, and intelligent systems, preparing graduates to engage responsibly with complex professional and societal issues in technology-driven environments. The successful applicant must be willing and able to teach across a range of areas due to the interdisciplinary nature of contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate programs.  While the area of philosophical specialisation is open, the appointee must demonstrate expertise in the philosophy of artificial intelligence and in professional ethics. 

About the opportunity  

• As an Assistant Professor or Senior Assistant Professor in the discipline of Philosophy at UWA India, you will contribute to high quality teaching and learning, develop and disseminate impactful research, and participate in scholarly, service and governance activities that support UWA’s academic mission. 

• At Assistant Professor level, you will deliver approved undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, contribute to curriculum enhancement, develop an emerging research profile with peer reviewed outputs, participate in research funding applications and supervise students where appropriate. 

• At Senior Assistant Professor level, you will make substantial contributions to curriculum and programme design, lead or co lead scholarly and research initiatives, undertake independent and collaborative research that makes original disciplinary contributions, supervise research students, contribute actively to research funding applications and mentor junior staff. 

About you  

Assistant Professor 

• A PhD or near completion in Philosophy. 

• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality research with potential to publish in well-regarded international peer-reviewed journals.  

• Evidence of an emerging research agenda aligned with the discipline.  

• Evidence of effective and engaging teaching at the university level.  

• Capacity to contribute to curriculum development and innovative learning initiatives.  

Senior Assistant Professor 

• A PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in Philosophy. 

• Demonstrated track record of research excellence and sustainable peer-reviewed journal articles publications in top-ranked journals.  

• Demonstrate a strong research track record displaying ability to undertake research and publish in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals.  

• Evidence of success in obtaining, or contributing to, research funding.  

• Demonstrated experience in, or commitment to, supervision or co-supervision of Honours and/or HDR students.  

Note: This position requires the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening appropriate to a senior role, including verification of identity, qualifications and employment history, and any additional background or integrity checks required by applicable law or UWA India policies. 

Position description's can be found on the UWA India Website. 

How to apply  

Please apply online by visiting the UWA India website and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity. 

Closing date: 11:55 PM IST on Thursday, 30 April 2026  

About the University of Western Australia  

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research intensive universities. Renowned for academic excellence, UWA offers a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, inquiry and professional growth. With vibrant campuses and a strong commitment to research led teaching, UWA provides an outstanding setting for ambitious academics to build their careers and make a meaningful impact.  

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity   

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including indigenous people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.