Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Hanover College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Philosophy to begin Fall 2027. While we are leaving the AOS open, we seek candidates with a strong degree of competence in both Classical Greek Philosophy and Environmental Ethics. PhD in Philosophy required by the start of Fall 2027. Preferred qualifications include evidence of excellence in the three areas of teaching, research and departmental or institutional service.
 
The Philosophy Department offers both a philosophy major and minor; supports campus-wide requirements in Philosophy, Writing, Speaking, Quantitative Literacy, and Mathematical Science; and offers cross-listed courses in other major and minor programs, including Classical Studies, Sustainability Studies, Economics and Business.
 
A normal teaching load at Hanover College is 3-3-1, meaning three courses each in the Fall and Winter semesters and one course in an intensive, four-week Spring Term (traditionally, the month of May).

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications should include an application letter stating why you are interested in Hanover College, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interest, a curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and copies of transcripts. To apply and upload documents, visit https://www.hanover.edu/about/employment. Questions may be directed to Professor Jared Bates, Chair, Philosophy Search, c/o [email protected]. References will be contacted directly at a later date. 

About Hanover College and the surrounding area

Hanover College is a premier, nationally recognized liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the natural and life sciences, education, and business. Founded in 1827, Hanover is Indiana's oldest private, four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanover's 1200 undergraduate and graduate students participate in a distinctive intellectual, challenging, and supportive community whose members value transformative learning, meaningful service, and lifelong inquiry. This fall the College posted record enrollment and the third largest entering class of first-year students in its history. Additions of Business, Engineering, and Nursing programs have attracted undergraduate students, and graduate programs in Physical and Occupational Therapy have boosted graduated enrollment. For more details on the college, visit our website:  http://www.hanover.edu

Hanover is adjacent to picturesque and historic Madison, Indiana, a city of 12,000 that was recently named the top place in Indiana to raise a family and was named Best Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today.  Madison bills itself as “Indiana’s Music City” with multiple live music venues and hosts several outdoor music festivals throughout the year. Madison’s downtown business district is one of the country’s largest National Historic Landmark Districts and was a 2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner.  Madison is also home to a group of manufacturing companies that have consistently engaged with and supported our engineering students.  To learn more about Madison go to http://www.visitmadison.org

Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming college environment. The students, faculty, staff, and trustees of Hanover College are committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus so that all feel welcome to seek academic, personal, and moral growth within a community that is safe, challenging, and responsive. We embrace inclusivity in recruiting and retaining students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, marital status, political viewpoint, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We recognize that our definition of diversity must be inclusive, porous in its boundaries and ever evolving, changing as our campus, our society, and our vision of the world changes. It must also create a safe space for the discussion and debate of well-reasoned, thoughtful, and constructive ideas of all kinds. We strive to practice respect, compassion, and understanding for one another, so that all may participate in the open and free exchange of ideas necessary for a meaningful education and a successful democracy.