Assistant Professor (Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy)

Founded in 1936 by Charles A. Moore and Wing-tsit Chan, the Department of Philosophy at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa fosters dialogue between European/N. American and Eastern philosophers. Uniquely positioned among U.S. philosophy departments, it currently supports a BA and MA program, and doctoral work in Buddhist, Chinese, Indian, Islamic, Japanese, and Western philosophy.

Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate, as part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language, culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization and contribute to the department’s graduate program.
• Teach introductory and upper-division courses in ancient philosophy, including Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy, and core/general courses based on the needs of the department.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain an active program of research and publication.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including service on examination committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. or equivalent in philosophy from a college or university of recognized standing by the date of appointment. ABD applicants will be considered, but all requirements for the degree must be completed by August 2027.
2. Area of specialization in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy.
3. Demonstrated research competence in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy.
4. Evidence of relevant teaching experience or demonstrated ability to establish a successful teaching program.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Research or teaching competence in an additional area of philosophy that would support the department’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
2. Familiarity with, or demonstrated interest in, non-Western philosophy.
3. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, training, and supervision of graduate and/or undergraduate students.
4. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.