Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy at Georgetown University is searching for a tenure-track assistant professor to begin August 2027. We seek candidates who take a philosophical approach to race, or whose work is substantively engaged with a disadvantaged or marginalized racial, ethnic, or regional group. The teaching load for this position will be two courses per semester, with teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate level. During the first year in this position, the successful candidate will also hold the title of Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Fellow, with no teaching or service responsibilities. This arrangement allows for a dedicated focus on research while benefiting from mentorship and support from two senior faculty members.

A Ph.D. in philosophy or a closely related field is required prior to appointment. Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in both teaching and research. Applicants should provide the following:

• A brief cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A writing sample (max: 30 pages)
• A teaching statement
• A research statement
• A statement explaining how they will enrich a community that seeks a diversity of perspectives
• The names of at least three references.

Application materials should be submitted through Interfolio by 23 October 2026.

For questions related to this position, please contact: B Huebner, [email protected]

The projected base salary range is $85,058-$100,946. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.                 

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or [email protected].