Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Position: The Department of Philosophy at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a three-year term position in Philosophy to begin in August 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities: The course load will be 12 credits per semester, with multiple preps each term. The teaching responsibilities will include various applied ethics courses (computer, legal, medical) as well as a course in social and political philosophy. Teaching assignments may be face-to-face or online. There will also be additional service responsibilities in support of the department, college, and university. The appointment will require having an active research agenda. This is a campus-based position. This position is currently not available for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications: Evidence that PhD in Philosophy will be completed by August 15, 2027; AOS: Applied Ethics; AOC: Social and Political Philosophy; graduate coursework evidencing AOS and AOC; record of effective college teaching in Philosophy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level; ability to develop and deliver a curriculum; ability to work well with others; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent problem-solving skills; excellent time management skills; detailed knowledge of applied ethics and social and political philosophy.

Additional Desirable Qualifications: MA in Philosophy; earned Ph.D. at time of application; record of excellent college teaching, specifically in AOS and AOC; specific knowledge of legal ethics, computer (big data/social media/AI) ethics, bio-medical ethics, and environmental ethics; experience teaching a range of applied ethics courses and courses in social and political philosophy.

The review of applicants will begin November 1, 2026. Applications received after that date will not be considered. All applicants must include a letter of application, a current vitae, unofficial transcripts, contact information (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers) for three references, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness/excellence (including sample syllabi), and a writing sample. 

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.