Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. We are looking for applicants whose work focuses on philosophical issues raised by AI or related technologies. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and regularly teach undergraduate courses on the philosophy of computing and the ethics of computing and AI that serve as core courses for the Computer Science + Philosophy program. In addition, we are looking for someone capable of building interdisciplinary connections between the philosophy department and those departments concerned with computational science. The teaching load is two courses per semester, and faculty are expected to be research active and to provide service to the department and university. UIC faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegial on-campus community.  

Minimum qualifications: PhD expected prior to start date, evidence of teaching effectiveness and research accomplishment in the area of focus.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 with an anticipated startup fund of $30,000 ($10,000 a year for 3 years). Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of funding.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. 

For fullest consideration, please complete the on-line application with the names and email addresses of at least three references and upload a cover letter, CV, writing sample, research statement, and teaching portfolio that speaks to how you would teach the two courses mentioned above by October 21, 2026 The closing date for the posting is December 2, 2026.

The University of Illinois Chicago is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University located in the heart of one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. It is a comprehensive public university with a diverse student body of more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UIC is federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) through its status as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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