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Instructor

Department of Philosophy, University of Alabama

Job category Junior faculty / Fixed term
AOS Open
AOC Philosophy of Medicine
AOC categories Biomedical Ethics
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number 529489
Location Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Start date August 16, 2026
Job description

The Department of Philosophy at The University of Alabama is searching for a philosopher to fill a one-year full-time instructor with the possibility of renewal, beginning August 16, 2026.

AOS or AOC in philosophy of medicine, broadly construed. The successful candidate will also have teaching competence in logic and critical thinking. Courses to be taught may include Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Medical Ethics, Introduction to Ethics, Philosophy of Medicine. Ph.D. before the start of the Fall 2026 semester strongly preferred; evidence of teaching excellence required.

Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled; departmental review of applications will begin immediately.

Questions regarding application maybe directed to Lesley Perkins at [email protected].

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Applicants should complete the application through the University website at: https://careers.ua.edu. In addition to submitting a curriculum vitae, Statement of Interest, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, applicants should arrange for two letters of reference to be submitted through Interfolio to Lesley Perkins at [email protected].
Web address to apply https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/bcas-instructor-of-phi...
Deadline for full consideration: June 23, 2026, 12:00pm CST
Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)
Contact
Web address for more information https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/bcas-instructor-of-phi...
Contact name Lesley Perkins
Contact email
Contact phone 205-348-5942
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