Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Tenure Track, Fall 2027

Position Description

Chapman University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Philosophy, beginning August 1, 2027.  The appointments will be in the Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy and the Philosophy Department within Schmid College of Science and Technology.

Successful candidates are expected to conduct independent and original research at the highest academic level, provide excellent teaching, and demonstrate academic leadership. Since the positions are jointly appointed in the Smith Institute, we seek candidates interested in working together with people from different disciplinary backgrounds.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, offer 65 bachelors, 53 masters, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.

The mission of the Smith Institute is to reintegrate the study of the humanities and economics in the spirit of Adam Smith, the author of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, and to recombine research and undergraduate education as a discovery process in the spirit of Vernon Smith, a founder of experimental economics.

Qualifications

Of particular interest will be candidates specialized in one or more of the following: Political Philosophy, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and the history of political and economic thought. 

Required: 

• PhD in Philosophy or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Strong potential for impactful scholarly contributions in the field of Philosophy, or a closely related field.  
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Preferred:

• Prior teaching experience in undergraduate Philosophy (or closely related field) and PPE courses.

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit: 

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Writing Sample
• 3 Confidential letters of Recommendation

For inquires please email: Samantha Aronson [email protected] 

Successful completion of background check is required for final candidate. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 a year.  Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. This position is contingent on final budget approval. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics.  All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.