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The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University invites applications for a renewable 3-year faculty position in Philosophy at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor beginning August 2026.

The requirements for the position are a Ph.D. in Philosophy with a demonstrated ability to teach Logic, and teaching competence in at least two of the following areas: Critical Thinking; Philosophy of Science and/or Technology; Metaphysics; History of Analytic Philosophy; Philosophy of Democracy. Special interest will be given to candidates who also have demonstrated teaching competence in Religious Studies, which may include non-Western religious traditions and comparative studies of religion.

Instructional duties will include teaching in the above areas and other philosophy courses as needed. The successful hire will also be expected to participate in service activities.

All faculty and staff are expected to support Appalachian State University’s Strategic Priorities.

Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires a Ph.D. in Philosophy to be awarded by July 1, 2026.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion provides distinctive academic programs in which students critically and creatively examine the beliefs, values, practices, and institutions that shape human lives. The department guides students in becoming reflective and resilient individuals who contribute to their communities in constructive and meaningful ways. It achieves this mission through excellence in teaching, research, and service; a variety of pedagogical approaches and research methods; collegial and collaborative relationships; and an abiding commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. In its curriculum and campus engagements, it recognizes a plurality of the world’s many philosophical and religious perspectives.

The department offers separate undergraduate degree programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies and minors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.

The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.

Are you interested in learning more? Read about Umeå university as a workplace

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Umeå University develops arts and humanities and invests in future Areas of Excellence. 

The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies invites applications for the doctoral training programme in philosophy.

The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies belongs to Umeå University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities and has about 110 employees. The department gathers researchers, teachers, and students in the fields of Archaeology, Environmental Archaeology, Philosophy, History, History and Education, History of Science and Ideas, Religious Studies, and Theology under the same roof. 

The department offers courses and awards degrees in philosophy at the undergraduate (first-cycle), advanced (second-cycle), and graduate (third-cycle) level. There are 18 permanently employed faculty members in the subject. The research activity is high and research is pursued over a broad range of philosophical areas, including aesthetics, applied ethics, epistemology, history of philosophy, metaethics, metaphysics, normative ethics, philosophy of artificial intelligence, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and political philosophy. A research seminar for the whole subject typically meets weekly during semesters. In addition, guest lectures, reading groups, workshops and conferences are organized. The research is highly internationalized and contributes to the advancement of knowledge through peer-reviewed publications in international journals and in books from international publishers. Researchers are engaged in extensive networks and collaborate with colleagues nationally and internationally. More information about the research environment is available on individual researchers’ webpages.

Qualifications General requirements

To be admitted to studies at the third-cycle level, i.e. doctoral education, the applicant must meet both general and specific eligibility requirements. General requirements: a Master’s or equivalent degree in a relevant field, having completed course requirements worth at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle (Master’s) level, or in some other way – either in Sweden or abroad – having acquired equivalent knowledge.

Specific requirements

To meet the specific eligibility requirements for third-cycle (doctoral level) education in philosophy one must have completed a minimum of 30 credits on second-cycle level in philosophy, practical philosophy or theoretical philosophy, including a degree project of at least 15 credits. Students who have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way may be admitted to the third-cycle education after an assessment.

See general study plan.

Assessment criteria

Applicants are ranked with reference to their capacity to benefit from and complete the programme. The assessment is based primarily on prior study results, with particular consideration given to essays, and the quality of the research plan and its relevance for the subject area. The assessment is also based on references and interviews, and additional possible evaluations of the main candidates.

The degree must be completed at the latest at the end of the application period.

Terms of employment

Doctoral students will mainly devote themselves to their own doctoral studies. Employment as a doctoral student will be for the time deemed necessary for the completion of doctoral studies at a normal rate of study, which corresponds to a full-time position for four years. An initial contract of twelve months is extended with up to two years at a time provided that the individual study plan is followed. A doctoral student may, to a limited extent, also work with teaching and administration up to a maximum of 20 percent of a full-time position. The period of employment may thus be extended up to a maximum of five years. The entry level salary is SEK 30,900 and rises in three steps to SEK 35,600.

Additional information

Doctoral students are affiliated with a research school, normally the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Doctoral College. The studies are coordinated with the doctoral training programme at the relevant department. The doctoral studies begin at the start of the autumn semester, 31 August 2026. The place of work is Umeå University. Doctoral students are expected to contribute actively to the research environment. A high level of presence at the environment is required.

According to The Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 12, Section 2, a decision of appointment for a doctoral student position may not be appealed.

The doctoral student is admitted to studies at the third-cycle level in philosophy at Umeå University. In case a residence permit is required for the stay in Sweden, the university reserves the right to revoke the admission if the doctoral student is not granted a residence permit, or - if the date for the start of studies has been decided - if the doctoral student cannot present a valid residence permit before the start date of the studies. The latest possible start date is 26-08-31.

More info: https://www.umu.se/globalassets/fristaende-webbar/regelverk/utbildning-pa-forskarniva/instruktion---aterkallelseforbehall-i-antagningsbeslut.pdf

Application

An application must contain:

• A degree certificate, transcript from the Ladok student registry, and/or equivalent attested copies of your academic transcripts proving that general and specific entry requirements are met.
• Curriculum vitae, including name and contact information of two reference persons.
• Copies of relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and other relevant publications.
• A letter that states your motivation for undertaking doctoral studies, and that specifies what expertise at the department is needed for carrying out your research.
• Research plan – should normally not exceed 30,000 characters including spaces – that contains a description of the proposed:
  - purpose and research problem;
  - previous research;
  - implementation, that is, method, material and theory;
  - relevance; and
  - time plan.

Your application must be registered in Umeå University’s e-recruitment system Varbi no later than 6 March 2026.

Please note: the Swedish version is the official version of this advertisement. In the case of any differences in information between this and the official version, it is the official version that is the legally correct version of the advertisement for these doctoral student positions.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Admission

2026-08-31

Salary

Monthly salary

Application deadline

2026-03-06

Registration number

AN 2.2.1-1376-25

Contact

Pär Sundström, Professor

+4690-7865163,[email protected]

Henrik Åström Elmersjö, Director of PhD studies

+4690-7866816,[email protected]

Anna Bladh, HR coordinator

+4690-7866478,[email protected]

Union representative

SACO

090-7865365

SEKO

090-7865296

ST

090-7865431

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Cognitive Science


Institution: Institut Jean Nicod (CNRS / EHESS / ENS), École normale supérieure, Paris


Position Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship


Duration: 2 years


Start Date: 1 September 2026

Area of Specialization (AOS): Philosophy of Cognitive Science; Cognitive science; Cognitive control


Area of Competence (AOC): Philosophy of Mind; Action Theory; Cognitive Neuroscience

Institut Jean Nicod invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in philosophy of cognitive science, as part of an interdisciplinary research project on cognitive control and action.

The successful candidate will conduct research on the foundations of cognitive control research. The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the action team at Institut Jean Nicod and work under the supervision of Denis Buehler. The position has a strong interdisciplinary orientation, aiming to integrate philosophical and empirical approaches.

Applicants should specialize in philosophy of cognitive science, with particular expertise in the conceptual, theoretical, or methodological foundations of research on cognitive control or executive functions. Competence in philosophy of mind and action theory is an asset.
Importantly, the ideal candidate will also have formal training in cognitive science (in addition to philosophy), and ideally a degree in cognitive science; they will be able to design and run independent empirical research, and have experience in data analysis, conducting behavioral experiments, as well as experiments in cognitive neuroscience.

A key aspect of the position is to function as an interdisciplinary bridge between philosophers and cognitive scientists. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to foster and carry out collaborative research on cognitive control with the cognitive neuroscience group led by Étienne Koechlin at the Département d’Études Cognitives (DEC), ENS.

The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to teach one course per year in philosophy of cognitive science and assist in the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. Experience teaching advanced courses (e.g. research seminars) or mentoring graduate students is desirable.

Applicants should demonstrate commitment to research and teaching excellence, as evidenced by publications, fellowships, awards, and teaching experience. Proficiency in independently pursuing third-party funding is expected. The position includes organizing conferences and workshops and disseminating research through edited volumes or special journal issues; relevant editing or organizing experience is highly desirable.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in philosophy or cognitive science by the start date of the appointment.

Application materials must be submitted to [email protected] 

Application Materials:


- Curriculum vitae


- Two writing samples (ideally one philosophical, the other empirical)


- A one-page research proposal outlining projects to be pursued during the postdoctoral fellowship 
- Evidence of proficiency in empirical research (e.g. publications involving empirical work, description of experimental experience in the CV, or documentation of prior empirical projects)
- 2-3 letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: 1 May 2026



For queries about the position, please contact:
Denis Buehler — [email protected]


Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Action / Philosophy of Mind


Institution: Institut Jean Nicod (CNRS / EHESS / ENS), École normale supérieure, Paris


Position Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship


Duration: 2 years


Start Date: 1 August 2026

Area of Specialization (AOS): Philosophy of Mind + Action; Ethics; Cognitive Science


Area of Competence (AOC): Moral Psychology; Cognitive Control; Consciousness

Institut Jean Nicod invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in philosophy of action and philosophy of mind, as part of an interdisciplinary research project on cognitive control and action.

The successful candidate will conduct research at the intersection of cognitive control/executive functions and action within an interdisciplinary environment spanning philosophy and cognitive science. The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the action team at Institut Jean Nicod and work under the supervision of Denis Buehler. 

Applicants should have an active research program in empirically informed philosophy of mind + action, particularly cognitive control or executive functions, and in ethics. Further areas of competence should include moral psychology, cognitive control, and consciousness. The ideal candidate has published in internationally visible journals.

The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to teach one course per year at the intersection of cognitive science and ethics and to assist in the supervision of Master’s and PhD students. Experience teaching advanced courses (e.g. research seminars) or mentoring graduate students is desirable.

Applicants should demonstrate commitment to research and teaching excellence, as evidenced by publications, fellowships, awards, and teaching experience. Proficiency in independently pursuing third-party funding is expected. The position includes organizing conferences and workshops and disseminating research through edited volumes or special journal issues; relevant editing or organizing experience is highly desirable.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in philosophy by the start date of the appointment.

Application materials must be submitted to [email protected] 

Application Materials:


- Curriculum vitae


- Two writing samples


- A one-page research proposal outlining the project to be pursued during the postdoctoral fellowship

- 2-3 letters of recommendation

Application Deadline: 1 April 2026


For queries about the position, please contact:
Denis Buehler — [email protected]


The Department of Humanities and Arts at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology invites applications for funded PhD positions in philosophy. 

Our philosophy faculty currently recruits candidates in philosophy of science (especially philosophy of the life sciences, cognitive science, and pharmacy and medicine), philosophy of mind and perception, and early modern/modern philosophy. 

The Technion’s Department of Humanities and Arts is a growing community of academics working in the intersection between humanities, arts, science, and technology. The Technion is located on Mount Carmel in the beautiful city of Haifa, Israel, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Haifa is known for its beaches, diversity, vibrant history, and thriving cultural scene. 

The department actively supports and advises students in applying for additional internal and external fellowships to supplement the base funding and to promote the candidate’s research profile. Beyond this, the department supports all PhD students in applying for travel funding.  

Recruiting Faculty Supervisors

• Topaz Halperin — philosophy of biology (especially philosophy of ecology, evolution, social behavior and biostatistics) 

• Matthew Perkins-McVey — philosophy of pharmacy and medicine, philosophy of the life sciences, philosophy of cognitive science, early modern/modern philosophy 

• Assaf Weksler —philosophy of perception (especially empirically informed), philosophy of mind, philosophy of cognitive science 

Eligibility 

• MA in Philosophy (with thesis) with a final grade of 85+; or 

• MA in a scientific or technological discipline (final grade 85+), from candidates seeking to pursue philosophical research related to their prior field of study. 

• Dual supervision with a scientific/engineering department is possible. 

Prospective applicants are encouraged to email informal enquiries to potential supervisors before applying. 

How to Apply 

Please email your application to Anat Glass: [email protected]

Application Materials 

• CV 

• Brief research statement (1–2 pages) 

• Transcripts for BA/BSc and MA 

• Writing sample (e.g., a chapter of the MA thesis, a conference paper, or a published article) 

• Two letters of recommendation (to be sent directly by the referees to [email protected]), at least one from your MA supervisor 

• International applicants: information about GRE exemptions is available here. 

Further Information 

• Department: https://humanities.technion.ac.il/en/ 

• Technion Graduate School & admission conditions: https://graduate.technion.ac.il/en/prospective-students/ 

Post-doctoral position in Philosophy

Université de Poitiers, France

Topic: Qualitative epistemic grading and aggregation

Abstract: Qualitative grading (e.g., ‘very promising’ or ‘quite unlikely’) is pervasive in scientific evaluations and policy recommendations by expert panels, yet its formal foundations and aggregation methods remain underexplored, for instance compared to other frameworks such as probability or binary beliefs. The postdoctoral researcher will work on:

(1) clarifying the philosophical foundations and rationality norms of qualitative epistemic grading in science. For this, they will develop a taxonomy of the possible objects of such grading, elaborate on a theory of the relationship between ordinal grading and other traditional scales (binary, probabilistic), and provide epistemic decision-theoretic arguments supporting certain rationality norms for qualitative grading,

(2) and/or work on aggregating qualitative grades in science. They will establish new impossibility and possibility results based on novel rationality norms for grades in the epistemic context, offer an axiomatic characterization of Majority Judgment (Balinski and Laraki 2010) with epistemic axioms, and investigate methods for aggregating individual credences into collective grades, or for aggregating individual grades into collective beliefs.

The postdoctoral researcher will employ methodological tools from formal social epistemology and decision theory, including argument and conceptual analysis and formal modeling.

Research areas: philosophy of science, formal epistemology, decision theory.

Research team & project

Supervisor: Thomas Boyer-Kassem (philosophy, Université de Poitiers, France)

Scientific co-supervisor: Dunja Šešelja (philosophy, Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany)

Research project: ANR-DFG research project QUALIGRASCI, “Qualitative Grading in Science — Rationality, Aggregation, and Applications” [website]. Within this project, the candidate will have the opportunity to interact with a wonderful international team, among which: Minkyung Wang (philosophy, LMU Munich), Rida Laraki (mathematics, UM6P, Morocco), Cyrille Imbert (philosophy, CNRS Nancy, France), Marion Vorms (philosophy, Sorbonne, Paris), Gabriella Pigozzi (computer science, Paris Dauphine), Christian Strasser (philosophy, Bochum, Germany)...

The postdoctoral student will be expected to submit their work to high-profile international philosophy journals and international conferences (organised e.g. by EPSA or PSA) and focused workshops.

Gross salary: 2667 € /month (between 0 or 1 year after PhD) or 2917 € / month (2 years or more after PhD).

Where? The postdoctoral researcher’s institutional affiliation will be at the Université de Poitiers. However, personal residence in Poitiers is not mandatory. Regular research stays will be scheduled in Bochum (Germany) or in other places of the research network, and will be covered by the project.

When? starting date: September 2026 (can be negotiated if needed).

Duration: two years, with a possibility of extension to a third year.

Teaching. No teaching duties are included in the position, but optional teaching in Poitiers or in Bochum can be considered.

Requirements. PhD in Philosophy. A good command of the English language is required (at least B2). Mastery of French is not required, just expected to be acquired through the years.

How apply?

Please send before May 17th to [email protected] (subject: “Application for a postdoc position”):

- a CV

- an application letter

- a research proposal of about one or two pages that fits within the “abstract” above

- a writing sample

- contact details of two references who should be ready to send a recommendation letter, if requested.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews around the end of May, with final answers in early June.

For more information or informal inquiries, please write to [email protected]

Topic: Improving collective decisions in expert committees

Abstract: Expert committees such as the French agency ANSES, the European Medical Agency, or the European Central Bank make collective decisions, trying to track the truth on key issues and not make mistakes. Yet, current practices often display biases: for instance, the order of speech may inhibit from speaking, while first-past-the-post (majority) voting displays well-known defects. The doctoral student will work on adapting novel methods from voting theory --- such as the non-opposition rule or Majority Judgment --- to epistemological and scientific issues, so as to improve collective decisions in expert committees. Methodologically, they will employ argument analysis, formal modeling, computer simulation, and controlled experiments. Application to specific scientific domains (e.g., medicine, environment, economics…) can be considered.

Research areas: philosophy of science, formal epistemology, decision theory, experimental economics.

Research team

Supervisor: Thomas Boyer-Kassem (philosophy of science, Université de Poitiers, France)
Co-supervisor : Sébastien Duchêne (experimental economics, MBS School of Business, France)

Inclusion in two research projects: ANR-DFG research project QUALIGRASCI, “Qualitative Grading in Science — Rationality, Aggregation, and Applications” [https://philo.labo.univ-poitiers.fr/qualitative-grading-in-science/] and ERI research project DECIMED “Towards an improved collective decision in medical expert committees”.

Within these two research projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to interact with a wonderful international team, among which: Dunja Šešelja (philosophy, Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany), Minkyung Wang (philosophy, LMU Munich), Rida Laraki (mathematics, UM6P, Morocco), Cyrille Imbert (philosophy, CNRS Nancy, France), Marion Vorms (philosophy, Sorbonne, Paris), Philippe Urfalino (philosophy and sociology, EHESS, Paris), Sara Martouzet (philosophy and anthropology, Tours)...

Where? The doctoral student’s institutional affiliation will be in Philosophy at the Université de Poitiers. However, personal residence in Poitiers is not mandatory. A research office will be made available both in Poitiers and in Montpellier. Regular research stays will be scheduled in Poitiers, Montpellier, and Bochum (Germany), and will be covered by the projects.

When? starting date: September 2026 (can be negotiated if needed).

Duration: 3 years. Possibilities of extension for 1 year (ATER, study engineer…) as is common in French universities.

The doctoral student will be expected to submit their work to high-profile international journals, in philosophy, economics and/or interdisciplinary journals.

Gross salary: 2300 € / month (French “doctorant contractuel” status)

Teaching. No teaching duties are included in the position, but optional teaching in Poitiers or in Montpellier can be considered, with a limit of 64 hours per year (about 200€/month).

Requirements. Master / MA in Philosophy or in Economics, with skills in at least one of the following area: modeling, formalization, computer simulation (e.g. through an education in economics, physics, mathematics, psychology…). A desire to learn about experimental economics approaches and statistics, or about philosophy. Interdisciplinary profiles are highly welcome.

Language. A good command of the English language is required (at least B2). Mastery of French is not required, just expected to be acquired through the doctoral years.

How apply?

Please send before May 17th to [email protected] (subject: “Application for a doctoral position”):

- a CV

- an application letter with an explanation of why the candidate thinks they have the required skills

- a writing sample

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews around the end of May, with final answers in early June.

For more information or informal inquiries, please write to [email protected]

Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy. Area of Specialization: Open. Area of Competence: Philosophy of Science, broadly construed. This position is a full-time, nine-month, on-campus, benefits-eligible position. 

Responsibilities: 

• The teaching load is 4-4 and includes introductory logic, first-year academic writing, and upper-level philosophy courses. Candidates with teaching interests in Philosophy of Feminism or Philosophy of Race are especially invited to apply.

Qualifications: 

• A PhD in Philosophy or related field by August 15, 2026, is preferred, though ABD candidates are welcome to apply. 

 Compensation and Benefits:

• Nine-month appointment
• Salary Range: 52-55K , and based on experience
• The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.   
• An overview of IWU benefits can be found here.

Application Information:

Please email the following application materials to IWU Department of Philosophy Administrative Specialist, Amy Aldeman, at [email protected]:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications for the position, including experience with and commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment at a primarily undergraduate level
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Names and email contact information for three professional references

Further materials may be requested by the search committee. We will begin reviewing applications on February 25, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The position will start on August 15, 2026. The final candidate will need to pass a pre-employment background investigation. 

Illinois Wesleyan is a small liberal arts institution in Bloomington, IL. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at https://www.iwu.edu/title-ix/sexual-misconduct-policy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.

Questions may be directed to IWU Philosophy Department Chair, Andy Engen, at [email protected].

Required Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with one or more of the following Areas of Specialization (AOS):

·                     Philosophy of Law with the ability to mentor pre-Law students.

·                     Philosophy of Technology with the ability to speak to issues such as AI Ethics.

·                     Philosophy of Film

·                     Philosophy and Literature

·                     Abrahamic Traditions with the ability to incorporate feminist and queer perspectives

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

·        Demonstrated ability to teach discussion intensive classes

·        Demonstrated ability to teach writing intensive classes

·        Demonstrated ability to teach courses that include diverse perspectives, related to the US and globally

We are seeking a candidate who will be successful in recruiting Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies majors and promoting student success.

 Educational Requirements

A Ph.D. (terminal degree) in the discipline taught at the time of the appointment is expected.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with some of the following expertise:

• Feminist perspectives
• Global perspectives
• Ability to mentor pre-Law students
• Philosophy of Science

• Philosophy of the Mind

Proposed Salary: $56,000.00

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• List of 3 References
• Teaching Philosophy
• Teaching evaluations (add as "Additional Documents)
• Sample Survey of Philosophy syllabus or Sample Introduction to World Religions syllabus

• Sample syllabus for an upper-level course in candidate's area of expertise 

Please consult our online ad for full description.

Resident Fellowship in Ethics

Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership

U.S. Naval Academy

The U.S. Naval Academy’s Stockdale Center invites applications for its annual Resident
Fellowship Program for academic year 2026-2027.

The Secretary of the Navy and the Superintendent of the Naval Academy established the Center in 1998 to be a thought leader in the field of military ethics and leadership and serve the Naval Academy, the Naval Service and national institutions of influence.

Minimum qualifications: dissertation phase of a Ph.D. program in the humanities, social
sciences or international law; and U.S. citizenship. Ideal candidates will be Ph.D.s in
philosophical ethics, political theory, international law, international relations, public policy or history with peer-reviewed publications and university teaching experience. For the 2026-2027 academic year, we are especially interested in scholars with expertise in the ethical foundations of the U.S. Founding.

The Stockdale Center anticipates selecting up to four residential fellows, whose focus will be a weekly seminar devoted to defense-related ethics topics. Fellows will also have the opportunity to conduct additional research projects in cooperation with the Naval Academy’s civilian and military faculty members.

Application review will begin March 2, 2026. Click here to be directed to the full
advertisement on the United States Naval Academy Human Resources website, which includes application instructions: https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/Stockdale-EthicsFellows-26.php.

The United States Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

One-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position in Philosophy for the 2026-2027 academic year beginning late August. This is a one-year sabbatical replacement appointment. AOS: open; AOC: non-European philosophy or ethics.

 Responsibilities:

Teach 18 credit hours per year, divided among five courses per academic year (a 2-3 load), including Introduction to Philosophy and courses in the VAP’s areas of expertise and/or competence that complement the Department’s offerings.

The Department of Philosophy at Skidmore emphasizes active engagement with philosophical texts, with the histories and traditions of philosophy, and with current issues of deep significance. The department welcomes a variety of philosophical traditions and approaches. For more information about the department, please visit our website at: http://www.skidmore.edu/philosophy

Qualifications:

• Candidates with a Ph.D. in Philosophy by August 2026 are strongly preferred, although strong ABD applicants will be considered.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.

Salary: $68,989.

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.

Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits

All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of identity and work authorization as required by federal law.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae that includes a list of graduate courses, evidence of effective teaching, sample syllabi for an Introduction to Philosophy course and a course in the candidate’s AOS or AOC that complement the department’s existing courses, three letters of recommendation, and contact information for the reference writers. Review of applications will begin on March 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

 Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr

 Questions? Please contact Prof. Silvia Carli, Philosophy Department Chair, at [email protected]

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community.

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, prior arrest or conviction record, or any other category protected by law.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

2 PhD-Positions: Ethics of AI and Theoretical Philosophy of AI 

Position:

The Centre for Philosophy and AI Research {PAIR} at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU, est. 1743) offers two positions for PhD students (www.pair.fau.de).

Employment can start in October 2026 or earlier. The contracts are for three years.

The PhD students will be supervised by the Director, Prof. Vincent C. Müller, and a Research Fellow at PAIR. They benefit from an excellent research environment and a well-organised support structure.

We are looking for a candidate with clear intellectual and academic excellence, capable of good teamwork, with an international outlook, and good English proficiency. The specific topic of the PhD will be developed in year one, but at the moment, we think that some fruitful areas of research may include: agency, intention, perception, limits of machine-learning, AI in education & research, AI and philosophical method, well-being, and human rights. Some organisational or teaching work for the Centre is assumed (ca. 15%). Employees are expected to reside in the region and to work on-site at PAIR during the semester time most of the week.

Environment:

The Centre for Philosophy and AI Research {PAIR} was founded in 2022 with support from a prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship for Vincent C. Müller at the Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). PAIR has a dozen researchers as well as support staff for administration and IT. PAIR is currently funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the University, and further 3rd party research funding (DFG, BMBF, EU, RCN, etc.). PAIR’s vision is to set the agenda in the philosophy and ethics of AI through publications, events, structures, and visible activities. We edit the journal “Philosophy of AI” and organise the Society for the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence (PhAI). Our work is philosophy, in cooperation with cognitive sciences, social sciences, and computer science. We offer a lively and modern workplace in the centre of beautiful Erlangen, though we also hold writing retreats and other events elsewhere. The working language at PAIR is English.

Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all underrepresented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer.

Benefits:

Salary at level TV-L E13, 65% (currently starting at ca. €38.000/year, before tax). The employment includes social security benefits, health insurance (1/2 employer, 1/2 employee), pension, sick pay, etc.

Our current rules foresee 2600 per PhD student per year in travel expenses. There is funding for the organisation of events and for inviting people to PAIR. There is a bonus for finishing on time and there is seed funding for applying for postdoctoral funding.

Requirements:

Masters degree in philosophy or a closely related discipline, by the time of appointment. 

We do not require that applicants already have a visa & work permit for the EU/Germany.

Application:

Applications via e-mail to [email protected], with subject “PAIR PhD: Application“, with a single PDF that includes: 

• motivation letter (1-2 pages) 

• 2–4 page outline of a proposed PhD-project (including references)

• CV 

• contact information for 2 referees

Questions?

Targeted inquiries can be made via [email protected] with the subject line “PAIR PhD: Inquiry”. 

Deadline 

6 March 2026; interviews will be held shortly after; decisions are intended to be made by the 15th of April. 

The Wellesley College Philosophy Department invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor (VATP) to teach two courses during the 26-27 academic year. The VATP will teach an intermediate-level Philosophy of Mind course in Fall 2026, and a second course in Spring 2027 to be determined in consultation with the Department. Possibilities include Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology, Medical Ethics, Environmental Ethics, Philosophy of Language, and Rationality and Action. Depending on the applicant pool, two different VATPs may be hired to each teach one course, so applicants should be sure to specify in their cover letter whether they are applying to teach only one of the needed courses (and which one) or both.

In addition to class meeting times, the applicant will hold regular office hours in person and promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester.

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants must hold or be about to receive the Ph.D in Philosophy. Prior teaching experience is an essential qualification for this position. There is no possibility of renewal for this position.

Position Information:

• Teaching Load: 2 courses per year

• Term of Appointment: 2026-2027, no possibility of renewal

• Target Start Date: August 31, 2026

• Minimum Salary: $20,000 ($10,000 per course taught)

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026. If circumstances do not allow you to submit materials through our online application system, please email us at [email protected]. 

How to Apply:

A complete application will include:

• a brief cover letter that explains your qualifications to teach the desired courses

• a CV

• a graduate transcript

• a sample of scholarly work (e.g. a dissertation chapter or journal article)

• evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. a teaching statement, sample syllabi, student evaluations)

• the names and email addresses of three references (letters of reference will be submitted by your referees)

Please submit these materials online at: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit:  WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement .

Company Description and Benefits 

Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae.  For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions.

Wesleyan University’s Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year full-time visiting professor of philosophy beginning September 1, 2026. AOS: Philosophy of Science; Science and Values; AOC: Open, with some preference for Philosophy of Biology, Medicine, or Computer Science. Candidate’s teaching will contribute to the College of Science and Technology Studies, whose interdisciplinary major combines course work in science and technology studies with courses in a science. Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field is required. The teaching load is 3/2 (4 preps) in person on Wesleyan’s campus. With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body, Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly.

The Center for Cyclone Civics at Iowa State University seeks a post-doctoral researcher interested in conducting research in the general fields of civic education and civic engagement.

The Center for Cyclone Civics was established in April 2025 to promote civic education and free speech. Its focus is to teach civic literacy, foster civic skills, and develop civic dispositions through original research, public events, curriculum and instruction, and outreach. The successful applicant will help establish the Center’s research agenda and profile by designing and carrying out relevant research projects, identifying grant opportunities, designing and assessing civic education pedagogies, and otherwise participating in the life of the Center, the University, and community.

The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Political Science, Sociology, Education, History, Philosophy, Journalism and Mass Communication, or related field. 

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of key issues in civic education, civic engagement, and free speech; be familiar with qualitative and quantitative research approaches and assessment; and have an interest in developing a research agenda in the general area of civics. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to teach courses in their discipline, depending on institutional needs.

The position is a two-year, 12-month appointment. The salary is competitive, and Iowa State postdocs are eligible for a complete package of employee benefits. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, about 40 miles north of Des Moines. It boasts numerous parks and outdoor recreation opportunities, several arts venues, a vibrant downtown, and an affordable cost of living.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information for three professional references.

To apply visit https://jobs.iastate.edu/. For fullest consideration, apply by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on March 13, 2026.

Lecturer in the Core Curriculum

Job No: 497085

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Faculty

Seton Hall University seeks applications for two (2) Lecturers for the University Core curriculum for Academic Year 2026-2027. These lecturers will teach 24 credits per year of required undergraduate courses in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition (4 courses per semester) in-person on the South Orange, NJ campus. Candidates must have earned the Ph.D. or relevant terminal degree in the humanities, social sciences, or related field by August 16, 2026. Candidates must be able to work legally in the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The University Core curriculum (https://www.shu.edu/core-curriculum/) consists of three required courses, Journey of Transformation, Christianity and Culture in Dialogue, and Engaging the World, which are taught in person at the first-year, second, and third/fourth-year levels, respectively. These courses emphasize close reading, critical thinking, and discussion of philosophical, religious, political, literary, and other texts from a variety of traditions and genres, and they assign formal and informal writing. These courses address humanistic questions raised by great texts with a focus on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.

Core Lecturers will teach 4 sections for the Department of the Core each semester, Fall and Spring. At the discretion of the Dean, Director, and appropriate Chairperson, these Lecturers may be eligible to teach an elective in their specific discipline. They will also engage in research broadly relevant to the Core and support faculty development for teaching in the Core as needed. They will also be expected to participate in Core faculty meetings and College of Arts and Sciences faculty meetings, and to serve as needed on Core sub-committees. Core Fellows are expected to attend the University Seminar on Mission.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D./ABD in humanities, social sciences, or theology, with a particular focus on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Biblical studies, philosophy, religion, related areas desirable.

Ph.D. should be received or forthcoming by August 2026.

Salary Range:

$58,000-$65,000

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits Information:

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

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Application Closes: 15 March 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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The Philosophy Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of five courses over two semesters. Candidates will teach two courses in the fall, and three courses in the spring. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach both Philosophy of Race & Racism and Philosophy of Law.

Minimum requirements: Candidates with a Ph.D. by August 2026 are strongly preferred but ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will have AOC in Philosophy of Law, or Philosophy of Race & Racism, or Political Philosophy, and will be able to contribute courses to HWS’s interdisciplinary programs which include Africana Studies, Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, and Law & Society.

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following required materials via Interfolio: cover letter; CV; a statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness and attention to inclusivity in the classroom; and the names, titles, and three confidential professional letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin March 5th and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Karen Frost-Arnold, search chair, at [email protected]. The salary range for this position is $49,300-$56,666.

Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources ([email protected]).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.

Assistant Teaching Professor/ Associate Teaching Professor/ Full Teaching Professor

 The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its ten tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe. Successful faculty in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence. Strong candidates for this position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University seek to fill a non-tenure-track job opening for an Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Full Teaching Professor in the area of AI Ethics.

This is an academic year teaching faculty position with opportunities for promotion through an established track from Assistant Teaching Professor to Associate Teaching Professor to Full Teaching Professor. Reappointment letters are issued prior to July 1 of the applicable year.

This is a full time, benefits-eligible position with an expected start date of August 17, 2026. The position will be on Northeastern’s Boston campus.

Responsibilities:

Duties include a teaching load of six courses for the academic year (three courses in each semester), including Responsible AI, Technology and Human Values, AI Ethics, AI and Society, and related courses.

 Student advising, professional development, and service are also expected.

 
Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Science and Technology Studies or a related field in hand by the employment start date is required.
• The successful candidate will have a strong scholarly record on ethical issues related to the design and use of AI-based technologies, including but not limited to AI, big data analytics, and robotics; a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching; and preparation to work with global student populations.
• Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Teaching Professor level should already hold a position at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor or have a comparable level of experience. Candidates seeking appointment at the Full Teaching Professor level should already hold a position at the rank of Full Teaching Professor or have a comparable level of experience.  

Documents to Submit:  

Applicants should submit a cover letter that addresses their interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and names and contact information for at least three professional references from whom letters of reference can be solicited as needed.

The teaching statement should summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, and what you would like to teach at Northeastern. Please highlight any pedagogical innovations, experiential learning activities, or strategies for teaching a global student population.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please address questions to Vance Ricks, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Position Type: Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

Assistant Teaching Professor: $70,000.00 - $84,000.00 Associate Teaching Professor: $84,000.00 - $96,000.00 Teaching Professor: $94,000.00 - $107,000.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

The Philosophy Department at Pomona College invites applications for a temporary, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor. The position is full-time and has a teaching load of five courses for the academic year. AOS: Ancient Philosophy. AOC: Open.

The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability or potential to teach and mentor exceptional students of diverse backgrounds, utilizing pedagogical practices that are rigorous, inclusive, and which promote academic equity.

We prefer that applicants have received their PhD. by July 1, 2026.

TO APPLY:

Upload a single PDF document (up to 5MB) that includes a letter of application, CV, a teaching statement describing a demonstrated ability to teach a diverse student body (Writing the Equity and Inclusion Statement), and graduate transcripts. You will also be asked to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through Workday. Review of completed applications will begin on March 15, 2026.

Please note: This position is not eligible for travel or moving expenses. You must show proof of authorization to work in the United States. Salary is commensurate with years in rank and teaching experience.

As an equal opportunity workplace, Pomona College is committed to fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, ability, gender identity or Veteran status. Through its Strategic Vision, Pomona College remains steadfast in its goal of creating workplace environments where all can flourish. The department welcomes applications from scholars who are ready to contribute to providing equitable access to education and expanding opportunities in the liberal arts and natural sciences.

The start date is effective July 1, 2026 with instruction beginning on Monday, August 31. After submitting proof of work authorization and completing onboarding, Visiting Assistant Professors are expected to attend the New Faculty Orientation, held in the weeks before fall classes start. This non-tenure-track position is instructional only and does not require student advising, departmental service or participation in faculty governance.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.  It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

We are seeking a motivated and academically strong candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, commencing August 1st or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The postdoctoral position aims to enable the appointed candidate to develop a research profile and competencies that qualify them to apply for a position as associate professor. 

The duration of the postdoctoral position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises other, career-promoting work such as teaching, dissemination of research and administrative tasks. A plan for this part of the position will be developed upon appointment.

The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation by the application deadline, and the PhD degree must be obtained prior to appointment. 

Applicants must submit a project proposal including a progress plan for the project’s key activities, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels.

In assessing the applications, emphasis will be placed on the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed project and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Further emphasis will be placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and personal suitability. The project must be relevant to one of the research groups at the department: https://www.uib.no/en/fof/30562/research-groups

College of Arts and Humanities

School of Humanities

Research Associate in Philosophy

Vacancy Ref: 190693

Salary: Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum

To make a leading contribution as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the project “Navigating the Neural Frontier: Embedding Ethics and Epistemology in Neurotech”, funded by the UKRI and based at the University of Glasgow’s COGITO Epistemology Research Centre) in collaboration with UofG Centre for Neurotechnology. The successful candidate will produce high-quality research in epistemology in accordance with the project’s aims. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research proposals as well as to undertake organizational tasks in the service of managing the project under the direction of Prof J Adam Carter and Dr Emma C Gordon at COGITO.

Project overview:  "Navigating the Neural Frontier: Embedding Ethics and Epistemology in Neurotech"

This PDRA’s position is part of a major UKRI cross-council interdisciplinary project bringing together philosophers and scientists to address the ethical and epistemological challenges posed by rapidly advancing neurotechnology. The project supports postdoctoral researchers based at both the Cogito Epistemology Research Centre and the Centre for Neurotechnology, with regular opportunities for collaboration across the two centres to achieve the project's integrated research goals.

The successful candidate will contribute to developing innovative theoretical frameworks at the intersection of epistemology, ethics, and emerging neurotechnology. Core research areas include: a theory of trust in contexts where memory can be technologically enhanced and where brain-computer interfaces mediate the transmission of information; a neuroauthenticity framework examining whether and how memory modification affects authentic self-knowledge and self-understanding; and an epistemic risk assessment framework examining how neurotechnological design choices affect sensitivity to defeating evidence, evidence retention, and rational belief revision. The postdoc will have the opportunity to explore foundational questions about epistemic agency, testimonial credibility, and the conditions for knowledge in technologically augmented minds—questions that are both philosophically rich and increasingly urgent as neurotechnology advances from laboratory to real-world application.

The position involves collaboration with neuroscientists and includes a structured cross-disciplinary training component, offering the opportunity to engage directly with cutting-edge empirical research on memory enhancement and brain-computer interfaces. This provides a unique environment for developing philosophical frameworks that are both theoretically sophisticated and empirically grounded.

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof J Adam Carter, [email protected].

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding for up to 30th September 2027 with an anticipated start date of 1st April 2026.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

The Department of Philosophy & Religion at North Central College seeks to hire a Lecturer in Philosophy to begin August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, ongoing, non-tenure track position. Teaching load is 3/3 with all or most of these courses being offered in-person at our Naperville, IL campus.

AOS is open, although candidates must be prepared to teach introductory level classes in Ethics and Applied Ethics. The ability to also teach Philosophy of Mind is preferred but not required.

To apply, please use the application portal at the link above. Review of applications will begin mid-February. Applications must be received by March 1 to ensure full consideration.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu. North Central College is an EEO Employer.

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year term position for the 2026-27 academic year. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests must include at least two of the following: Social and Political philosophy, Continental Philosophy, Philosophy of Race, or Feminist Philosophy/Philosophy of Gender. Term contract renewals are subject to departmental and college priorities and budget availability.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 27. Please visit our application website at https://apply.interfolio.com/11893/positions to find more details about the job and submit applications online.

To apply, candidates will need to upload the following materials:

• A letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
• Names and email contact information for three professional references
• Teaching Philosophy Statement

Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Julian Rios Acuna, at [email protected]  or (641)269-4628.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Philosophy 

Job No.: 687151

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 3.5 years Fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B / $145,740 - $168,049 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Department of Philosophy is seeking to appoint a fixed term (3.5 years) Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) who is responsible for advancing the University’s academic mission by fostering a dynamic and intellectually rigorous learning environment. The successful candidate would have a strong teaching and publication record in the study of Political Philosophy, Human Rights, or Ethics.,

As the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, you will be responsible for delivering lectures, tutorials, and seminars, coordinating subjects, and developing course materials that support undergraduate and postgraduate learning. You will supervise honours and postgraduate students in their research projects and guide their academic progress. At Level C, you will also take a lead role in major research initiatives, direct research teams where appropriate, and contribute to broader departmental and faculty planning and administration.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate advanced interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, with the ability to work independently in academic and professional settings. At Level B, you will bring proven tertiary teaching expertise, curriculum and course development experience, and research capability.. At Level C, you will exhibit research leadership, a strong publication record, success in obtaining external funding, and the ability to supervise postgraduate researchers and coordinate courses effectively.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

Learn more about Monash.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Tim Bayne, Professor of Philosophy, +61 3 9902 0185

Position Descriptions: 

Lecturer

Senior Lecturer

Applications Close: Tuesday 24th of February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

Supporting a diverse workforce

Doctoral researchers in the DFG Graduate Program “Collective Decision-Making” (12 positions) § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: 01.11.2026, fixed for a period of three years. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschafts­zeitvertrags­gesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline: 31.03.2026
Scope of work: part-time
Weekly hours: 75% of standard work hours per week

The English language graduate program is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and is concerned with the descriptive and normative dimensions of collective decision-making. It provides doctoral researchers in Economics, Philosophy and Political Science with a structured qualification program to do their doctorate in one of the three disciplines. The research program conceptualizes collective decision-making as a complex and interactive process involving individual preferences, epistemic and normative beliefs, as well as decision-making procedures and institutions. It integrates theoretical and empirical research, including experimental methods. The qualification program and supervision strategy will provide doctoral researchers with both the specialist disciplinary knowledge and skills for studying collective decision-making, as well as the interdisciplinary competence to converse across the three disciplines. The interdisciplinary research environment will support doctoral researchers in their efforts to make innovative contributions in their dissertations. Researchers completing the program will stand out for their ability to engage in advanced theoretical, empirical, and normative reasoning about collective decision-making and generate new ideas concerning the design of procedures to tackle the complex governance problems of modern society.

Your responsibilities

Active participation in a structured graduate program.

Research associates have to complete the doctoral qualification program and to write a doctoral dissertation in Economics, Philosophy or Political Science on a topic related to the research program of the graduate program. Presence in Hamburg is required (except for research-related absences).

Your profile

A university degree in the field(s) of Economics (Master), Philosophy (Master) or Political Science (Master) or in an interdisciplinary Master’s program involving these disciplines. The Master’s program should be closely related to the graduate program. On completion of the Master’s degree (including a Bachelor’s degree) applicants must have reached the equivalent of 300 ECTS points. The Master’s degree must have been awarded by a recognized university or equivalent institution of higher education by the start of the position. Research associates must have an excellent command of English.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

We offer

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact
https://www.uni-hamburg.de/cdm

[email protected]

Reference number
19

Location
Von-Melle-Park 9
20146 Hamburg
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Application deadline
31.03.2026

Use only the online application form to submit your application as 1 single PDF with the following documents:

• tabular curriculum vitae
• personal statement (should describe general academic interests and fit with the graduate program)
• outline of a research project the candidate would like to pursue (about 1000 words)
• copies of degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records for previous studies (Bachelor and Master)
• two academic reference letters
• substantial academic writing sample of about 5000 words (e.g. an excerpt of the candidate’s master’s thesis or a term paper)

Reference letters may be sent separately to [email protected] by mentioning the application reference number 19.

Online interviews with shortlisted candidates will be scheduled in April or May 2026. Successful candidates will be informed shortly after the interviews.

If you experience technical problems, send an email to [email protected].

More information on data protection in selection procedures.

The Colorado College Department of Philosophy seeks a one-year visitor at the rank of assistant professor with a specialization in Philosophy of Science or Epistemology. This position is potentially renewable for a second year.

We construe philosophy of science broadly, so as to include the history of the natural and social sciences, the philosophy of technology, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of computing, and the social dimensions of modern science and technology. Expertise or interest in social epistemology or Indigenous epistemologies are welcome. 

In addition to teaching courses broadly on the philosophy of science and epistemology, candidates should be able to offer courses on logic and philosophical argument, as well as to contribute to the Department’s historical and cultural perspectives major requirement, which encompasses both Western and non-Western philosophical traditions.

Candidates must have a strong interest in teaching highly engaged undergraduates. The teaching required is the equivalent of a 3/3 course load, taught on the College’s “block plan” schedule, under which students take and faculty teach one course at a time, lasting three and one-half weeks and typically meeting daily for 3 hours. Course enrollment is capped at 25 students. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. in hand, though candidates expected to graduate by Spring 2026 are welcome to apply.

Colorado College is a private liberal arts college with a focus on excellent, engaged undergraduate teaching. The College enrolls about 2100 students and employs a faculty of approximately 200, of which about 170 hold tenure-line appointments. Colorado College seeks to be dynamic and inclusive community in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives are valued and supported.

Ph.D. in Philosophy required by the end of the spring 2026 term. Preference given to candidates with Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.

https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/philosophy/

The Colorado College Department of Philosophy seeks a one-year visitor at the rank of assistant professor with a specialization in Applied Ethics or Normative Ethics. Specifically, the Department is searching for a scholar able to teach courses on: 

•    Applied ethics
•    Normative ethics and 
•    Environmental ethics.

In addition to teaching courses in the above areas, the successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s historical and cultural perspectives major requirement, which encompasses both Western and non-Western philosophical traditions. The ability to offer a course on the philosophy of race, of disability, or of another social identity is a plus.

Candidates must have a strong interest in teaching highly engaged undergraduates. The teaching required is the equivalent of a 3/3 course load, taught on the College’s “block plan” schedule, under which students take and faculty teach one course at a time, lasting three and one-half weeks and typically meeting daily for 3 hours. Course enrollment is capped at 25 students. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. in hand, though candidates expected to graduate by Spring 2026 are welcome to apply.

Colorado College is a private liberal arts college with a focus on excellent, engaged undergraduate teaching. The College enrolls about 2100 students and employs a faculty of approximately 200, of which about 170 hold tenure-line appointments. Colorado College seeks to be dynamic and inclusive community in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives are valued and supported.

Ph.D. in Philosophy required by the end of the spring 2026 term. Preference given to candidates with Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.

https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/philosophy/

McGill Biomedical Ethics Unit / Studies of Translation, Ethics, and Medicine (STREAM) is inviting applications for postdoctoral research fellows (PDF) with a background in philosophy, decision science or statistics.* Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated knowledge of drug trials and a penchant for interdisciplinary work. The position is for one year with at least one year renewal, pending satisfactory performance.

The projects will focus on connections between the moral and scientific aspects of drug development (human and animal research), with a focus on extrapolation, research decisions, and ethics. This work will aim at providing conceptual grounding for practical ethical and scientific decision-making and communication in drug development.

The PDF will work under the supervision of Jonathan Kimmelman and in collaboration with teams based at various other institutions. Candidates must relocate to Montreal, Quebec. The PDF is encouraged to develop their own research within the scope of the project, and to publish both team and independently authored manuscripts.

Review of applications will proceed on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled.** Applications should include a cover letter describing research interests, a CV, a writing sample, and the contact information for 3 references. Applicants who do not have a completed Ph.D. at the time of application must include a letter from their Department Chair specifying the date of their dissertation defense.

Applications should be sent electronically to:

Jonathan Kimmelman, PhD

Biomedical Ethics Unit / Dept. of Equity, Ethics and Policy

McGill University / 2001 McGill College / Montreal, QC H3A 1G1

[email protected]

For details about STREAM, and the team members on this project, visit

www.translationalethics.com

www.mcgill.ca/biomedicalethicsunit/

* Please note: Candidates’ eligibility to hold a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship expires 5 years after the date on which their PhD was awarded, regardless of when they are hired. Be sure to refer to the following link for further information on eligibility criteria: http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocs/fellows/registration/eligibility.

** Any offer to non-Canadian citizens/non-permanent residents is contingent on the candidate obtaining a work permit after an offer has been made and a letter of invitation sent, see: http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocs/international/workpermit

Position Title 

Open Rank, Tenure-Eligible Faculty Position in Health Humanities & Bioethics 

Location 

Rochester, NY 

Position Type 

Faculty 

URL for Application apply.interfolio.com/180387 

Position Description 

The Department of Health Humanities & Bioethics in the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (URSMD) seeks to recruit a faculty member (open rank) for a tenure eligible position in Health Humanities & Bioethics with specific focus on ELSI genetics, neuroethics, AI ethics, or research ethics. 

In 1984, the University of Rochester was among the first medical schools to create a formal Division of Medical Humanities & Bioethics as a natural outgrowth of the school's signature biopsychosocial model to solidify the presence of the humanities in the medical school curriculum. In December 2021, the Division became a formal department of Health Humanities and Bioethics (HHBE) with the aim to become nationally recognized for active engagement and contributions to the advancement of ethical, just, and humanistic health care, and for education and training in health humanities and bioethics. 

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary faculty group with training in the humanities, social sciences, ethics, and law. The faculty engage in scholarship, clinical and community service, and the teaching of graduate students, medical students and other trainees in the health professions. The candidate will have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in philosophy, bioethics or anthropology. 

Approximately 50% of effort will be devoted to scholarship. 

Qualifications 

Candidates must have an excellent record of scholarship. History of grant funding preferred but not required. Qualitative and/or quantitative research skills preferred but not required. We especially welcome faculty who demonstrate a strong record of collaboration in scholarship and research. 

Experience teaching in an academic health center preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach selectives in the medical school and to teach and mentor medical students who choose the Health Humanities - Bioethics Pathway. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach two courses in the master's program. They will be expected to mentor several master’s students in their capstone projects. 

Application Instructions 

If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply to this position. If not, please create an Interfolio account. For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, email [email protected]. 

The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

EOE, including disability/protected veterans 

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. 

Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy and Tutorial Fellowship

St Hugh’s College and the Faculty of Philosophy are seeking to recruit an Associate Professor or Professor of Philosophy, with a Tutorial Fellowship, to start from 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will have a research specialism in some aspect of Early Modern Philosophy (up to and including Kant). They will have a proven record of internationally recognised scholarship and research in philosophy appropriate to their career stage, and will be able to provide a high standard of research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

For the Faculty, the postholder will deliver 16 lectures or graduate classes per year, and will supervise graduate students (at Master’s and at doctoral level). The postholder will participate in examining and will play a full and active role in Faculty administration.

As a Tutorial Fellow of St Hugh’s they will also oversee the provision of philosophy teaching to students at St Hugh’s, they will share in the admission and pastoral care of students studying for degrees involving philosophy, and they will contribute to the effective running and governance of the College as a member of the Governing Body and Trustee of the Charity.

For the College, the postholder will be expected to deliver 8 weighted hours of teaching per week during term time, with associated duties. They will be required to give tutorials for both the Moral Philosophy and General Philosophy courses taken by first-year undergraduates in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) and in other joint Philosophy degrees. They should be able to teach advanced undergraduate tutorials (second year and beyond) in Early Modern Philosophy, The Philosophy of Kant, in at least one of Ethics and Knowledge and Reality and in at least one other advanced undergraduate course offered at Oxford.

The combined University and College salary is between £57,223 and £76,603 per annum. An additional allowance (currently £3,199 per annum) would be made upon award of the title of Professor. In addition, a taxable housing allowance of £10,905 per annum is paid by the College. The Fellow is entitled to free meals at the common table when the College kitchens are open.

If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at Oxford, please contact either the Chair of the Philosophy Faculty Board, Professor Ursula Coope ([email protected]), or the Senior Tutor at St Hugh’s College, Professor Robert Vilain ([email protected]).

The deadline for applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 25 February 2026. The materials specified in the Job Description should be sent to [email protected]. Candidates should ask three referees to submit their references to the same address by the same date.

A Postdoctoral Associate (Community Engagement) position is available in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Buffalo. This position will be supported by the Department of Education Grant P116J250119 “From Campus to Community: Civil Discourse as a Catalyst for Local Civic Renewal” and is renewable for up to three years. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the success of our funded project. Applicants may submit applications for more than one of the Postdoctoral Associate positions funded by this grant (Teaching; Research). A separate application is required for each position and will be reviewed independently.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching: Teach one class per year (in the PPE wheelhouse, broadly construed).
• Service: Help spearhead many of our community engagement projects and on-campus events such as speaker series and workshops.

Expected start date: August 17th, 2026

Duration: Renewable for up to 3 years  

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Philosophy, Political Science, or related discipline; expected completion by August 2026.

Salary:  $70,000/ year

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Two (2) Postdoctoral Associate (Teaching Fellow) positions are available in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Buffalo. These positions will be supported by the Department of Education Grant P116J250119 “From Campus to Community: Civil Discourse as a Catalyst for Local Civic Renewal” and are renewable for up to three years. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the success of our funded project. Applicants may submit applications for more than one of the Postdoctoral Associate positions funded by this grant (Research; Community Engagement). A separate application is required for each position and will be reviewed independently.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching: Teach three courses a year on topics related to the grant (social and political philosophy, social epistemology, philosophy of science) as well as participate in other pedagogical activities associated with the grant (ethics bowl, civil discourse ambassadors program, etc.).
• Service: Contributing to the success of our community engagement work, as well as assisting with our speaker series and workshops.

Expected start date: August 17th, 2026

Duration: Renewable for up to 3 years  

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Philosophy, Political Science, or related discipline; expected completion by August 2026.

Salary:  $70,000/ year

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

A Postdoctoral Associate (Research Fellow) position is available in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Buffalo. This position will be supported by the Department of Education Grant P116J250119 “From Campus to Community: Civil Discourse as a Catalyst for Local Civic Renewal” and is renewable for up to three years. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the success of our funded project. Applicants may submit applications for more than one of the Postdoctoral Associate positions funded by this grant (Teaching; Community Engagement). A separate application is required for each position and will be reviewed independently.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Research: Contributing to and managing the UB Choice Lab as well as design and implement a longitudinal survey study on norm change.
• Service: Contributing to the success of our community engagement work, as well as assisting with our speaker series and workshops.

Expected start date: August 17st, 2026

Duration: Renewable for up to 3 years  

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Philosophy, Political Science, or related discipline; expected completion by August 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:  The ideal candidate is a social and political philosopher, social epistemologist or philosopher of science with training in or experience with experimental and empirical methods.

Salary:  $70,000/ year

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Peking University invites applications for the two-year Boya Postdoctoral Fellowship. Fellows will form an interdisciplinary cohort of outstanding scholars who are expected to contribute to the department’s research goals. During the employment period, fellows are not required to teach. After the initial two years, postdoctoral fellows may apply for senior research positions within Peking University’s postdoctoral track.

Salary and benefits:

• Annual salary of 200,000 RMB.

• Additional annual housing subsidy of 60,000 RMB.

• Insurance and additional benefits.

Application requirements:

• Application materials must be prepared in English or Chinese. The application form can be downloaded directly via this link --  https://postdocs.pku.edu.cn/docs//2026-01/a6ab3d85d4c747e197610b157ca40424.docx -- or it can be found at the bottom of this page: https://postdocs.pku.edu.cn/tzgg/f6f8ed4941c94e92ae8528edb7facc66.htm

• A PhD awarded within the past three years. Candidates who anticipate receiving their Ph.D. in 2026 may also apply. 

• Applicants must be under the age of 35.

• An explicit letter of endorsement from the prospective postdoctoral supervisor at Peking University (Assistant Professor or higher). Please get in touch with the faculty member most suited to your research project. Information about PKU faculty can be found at: https://en.phil.pku.edu.cn/people/faculty/index.htm. Ms Liu (see email below) can likewise assist when finding a suitable supervisor. 

• Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant’s doctoral advisor.

Decisions will be reached by mid-April 2026. 

Please compile the entire application into a single PDF file and submit it via email to Ms Liu ([email protected]). 

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a Visiting Professorship in Russell and the History of Analytic Philosophy for 2026-2027. McMaster University houses the Bertrand Russell Research Centre and the Russell Archives. We are a central hub for research on Russell's philosophy. This Visiting Professorship is primarily intended for scholars whose research would benefit from access to the Archives for an extended period. Applications will be considered from established scholars as well as those at an earlier stage in their career who have a strong research project and record.   

The Visiting Professorship is tenable for either one or two semesters. The Visiting Professor’s duties include presenting at least one paper in the Philosophy Department’s Speakers Series and teaching one fourth-year undergraduate seminar course (open to graduate students) or a graduate course, preferably on the history of analytic philosophy (although a different topic may be agreed upon with the Chair of the Department of Philosophy). The stipend for teaching the course is up to $19,938.00, depending on rank. Review of applications will begin on February 15 and will continue until March 15 or the position is filled.

How to Apply:  
Applicants must submit their application through the University’s electronic portal at www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/ (Job #73780). Please include a CV together with a description (up to two pages) of the research you propose to conduct at the Russell Archives, and also some indication of the possible focus of the course you would like to teach.

Queries should be addressed to Dr. Mark Johnstone, Chair, Department of Philosophy at [email protected], and/or to Alexander Klein, Director of the Bertrand Russell Research Centre, at [email protected].

To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for these positions.  McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and LGBTQ-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection procedure, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at905-525-9140ext. 222-HR (22247).

The main criteria for all these positions are academic excellence as well as compatibility with Professor Nanay’s research and approach.  The postdocs will be part of Bence Nanay’s research group (funded by ERC, FWO, FP7 CIG and BOF UA) and will work closely with Professor Nanay. So candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with his work before applying. 

The pay is (for US and UK standards) very generous. Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students in Belgium are public employees with very generous benefits.  

For all of these positions, background in the empirical sciences is an advantage. Candidates may email [email protected] if they have doubts about whether their profile matches this call. Candidates must have a PhD degree in philosophy (PhD has to be officially awarded before the starting date, which is in September 2026). There are no teaching obligations. 

Assistant Professor in AI Ethics Location:  

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page:  Faculty, Librarian and Veterinarian Division:  College of Arts Requisition ID:  2100 Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor in AI Ethics Department: Department of Philosophy  Position Description:

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level.  

The anticipated start date for this appointment is July 1, 2026, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2026. 

The successful candidate will have a specialization in AI Ethics and a PhD in philosophy by the time of appointment (or shortly thereafter). The successful candidate will teach courses ranging from large service courses to small graduate seminars. The teaching commitment for this position is 5 courses per year. Evidence of successful teaching and engagement with students is required, as is evidence of research excellence that contributes to the Philosophy Department’s graduate recruitment. The successful candidate will have evidence of a successful research program in AI ethics.

The ideal candidate will increase the Philosophy Department’s profile in AI Ethics through publications, grants, graduate student supervision, undergraduate student recruitment, community outreach, and industry partnerships. More specifically, the ideal candidate will play a leading role in growing our graduate program in the Ethics of AI. This program is unique in that graduate students have the option to complete either a traditional academic thesis, or an ethics audit – where students collaborate directly with AI researchers or industry partners to evaluate the ethical dimensions of an AI project. The successful applicant will be expected to supervise students conducting ethics audits in collaboration with academic and industry partners, as well as contribute to the intellectual life of CARE-AI (the Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical AI).

The Department of Philosophy is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, including identifying and removing barriers for equity-deserving groups traditionally underrepresented in philosophy. We value the diversity of lived experiences and appreciate its importance for excellence in research and teaching and a more representative academic community. We have and support a diverse undergraduate and graduate student community. In the last few years, we have established an undergraduate social justice essay prize and a Minorities in Philosophy (MAP) chapter, which has organized conferences for undergraduate and graduate students. While all qualified candidates are eligible to apply, the Department is especially interested in receiving applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. The successful candidate will show an ability and willingness to foster Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (IEDIA). In their Diversity Statements, candidates should discuss their experiences, knowledge, and plans related to IEDIA. We would like to know how IEDIA principles shape your approach to research. We are also interested to know how you embed principles of equity and inclusion in the classroom, ranging from equitable and inclusive pedagogies to mentoring of students from underrepresented communities. And we would like to know about some of the actions you take to support IEDIA within your academic community. The Diversity Statement can include a discussion of any barriers or experiences you have faced or are facing as a member of an underrepresented group. 

University of Guelph is a leading comprehensive Canadian university. The Philosophy Department belongs to the College of Arts, one of the seven colleges that comprise the University of Guelph. There are 16 full-time faculty with teaching and research interests that span the discipline. Many faculty members are interdisciplinary in their research, and all faculty contribute to undergraduate and graduate education. The department has an established graduate program, offering M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. There are currently about 40 graduate students, in all graduate degree programs. The Department engages in collaborative specializations at the graduate level with several other academic units, including a thriving specialization in AI Ethics.

The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.

The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)

Assessment of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #2100) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated Single PDF file):

(1) a cover letter;

(2) a curriculum vitae (please indicate your citizenship);

(3) a research statement

(4) a teaching dossier (including teaching statement, course evaluations, sample syllabi)

(5) a diversity statement.

(6) a writing sample.

(7) three letters of reference (under separate cover).

Applications should be sent to the attention of:

Don Dedrick
Associate Professor and Department Chair
Department of Philosophy
University of Guelph
[email protected]

Questions about this position may be directed to Don Dedrick at [email protected].

Questions about the application process may be directed to [email protected].

Date Posted: 01/26/2026
Deadline: 02/25/2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.

This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA). 

The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.” 

The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting [email protected].

The Amherst College Department of Philosophy invites applications for a full-time, one-year visiting appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The area of specialization is open. Candidates are encouraged to learn more about Amherst by visiting our web page for prospective faculty.

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026. In addition to teaching two courses per semester, the successful candidate will be expected to supervise senior honors projects and participate in the life of the department. Candidates must have met all requirements for a Ph.D. in philosophy by the start of the appointment. To apply, please submit as PDFs or Word documents to https://apply.interfolio.com/180233: a CV, a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, one writing sample (twenty-five pages maximum), evidence of teaching excellence (including three syllabi for philosophy courses you might offer), and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

The expected salary range for this job opportunity is $70,000 to $115,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package for staff and faculty and their families. Click here for benefits information.

Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college with 1,800 students and more than 200 faculty members. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts context.

As a leading liberal arts institution, Amherst College values a wide range of backgrounds and experiences among its students, faculty, administration, and staff, recognizing that this enhances the educational experience and campus culture. Amherst is committed to cultivating a vibrant and welcoming community. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting our campus community. Learn more here.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000.

Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

PNP McDonnell Postdoctoral Fellowship Job Advertisement

The Department of Philosophy is accepting applications for one McDonnell Postdoctoral Fellowships for the 2026-2027 academic year in the Department’s program in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology (PNP). Housed within the Department of Philosophy, the PNP program promotes formal and informal interaction with Washington University philosophers, psychologists, and neuroscientists. The program includes both graduate and undergraduate degree offerings, a wide range of courses and seminars, and regular colloquia and research group meetings. The PNP postdoctoral fellow would be expected to teach two courses per year in the Department of Philosophy, present public lectures, carry out independent research, and coordinate PNP functions. There is a strong probability that, with successful performance, the fellowship would be renewed for a second year, 2027-2028. More information on the PNP program is available at

https://pnp.wustl.edu/. 

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.  

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Department of Philosophy, 

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Carnegie Mellon University

 Located in historic Baker Hall, and founded in 1985 under the leadership of Nobel Laureate Herb Simon, Turing Award Winner Dana Scott, American Academy of Arts and Sciences member Clark Glymour, and visionary President Dick Cyert, the Philosophy Department at Carnegie Mellon is heavily interdisciplinary, fully connected to Carnegie Mellon’s strengths in computing, statistics, mathematics and AI, and oriented around a commitment to analytic rigor.  The department seeks a new Department Head to lead it for the next 5-10 years.  

 Although the department teaches a wide range of undergraduate courses and majors, its research is focused on a relatively small number of areas:  

●      Rational Choice

●      Philosophy of Science and Social Science

●      Causation

●      Logic (both mathematical and philosophical)

●      Formal Epistemology

●      Ethics

●      Linguistics  

Research is often collaborative and grant-funded, with research expenditures averaging between $1 million and $2 million / year. Many faculty in the department have joint appointments in other disciplines,[1] and faculty in general are expected to engage substantively with other disciplines. Faculty in Philosophy have taken leadership roles in the university at large,[2] and the department is an interdisciplinary hub for a number of initiatives across the university.

 In undergraduate education, the department offers six minors and four majors, several of which are in collaboration with other departments:  

●      Philosophy

●      Logic and Computation

●      Ethics, History & Public Policy

●      Linguistics

In graduate education, the department supports two Master’s programs and three PhD programs:

●      Philosophy

●      Logic, Computation, and Methodology

●      Pure and Applied Logic

The department also runs an innovative interdisciplinary summer school in Logic and Formal Epistemology for upper-level undergraduate students from across the country and around the world.  

Department Heads at Carnegie Mellon have substantial autonomy, authority, and responsibility.  The Head of Philosophy oversees a multi-million-dollar budget, which includes reserves that can be accumulated and spent on strategic priorities. They are responsible for faculty searches and staff hiring, reappointment, promotion and tenure cases, oversight of all academic programs, and compliance with university and government policies. Department Heads receive support from the college in fundraising and communications to advance the department’s strategic goals. 

The opportunities for the next Head in leadership are substantial. There will be several hires to replace retiring faculty members, and opportunities to contribute to university-wide initiatives on AI, civil discourse, critical reasoning, ethics, and other topics central to the department. The Head has an opportunity to shape the broad strategic vision for the department in collaboration with its faculty and is expected to work with the other 9 Department Heads in Dietrich College, the Dean, and the faculty within Philosophy to implement this vision. 

[1] Including in Mathematical Sciences, Machine Learning, Social and Decision Sciences, Statistics & Data Science, Neuroscience, and Software and Societal Systems.

[2] Scheines is the Bess Family Dean of the College and the Director of the Simon Initiative; Avigad is the Director of the Hoskinson Center and an interdisciplinary NSF Institute on Math and AI, ICARM; London is co-Director of the K&L Gates Initiative in Ethics and Computational Technologies; Zollman is the Director of the Institute for Complex Social Dynamics; and Kelly is the Director of the Center for Formal Epistemology.  

Qualifications

Applicants should be accomplished in one or more of the department’s research areas at a level sufficient to be appointed as a full professor with tenure at Carnegie Mellon. They should also be a dedicated educator. They should have a demonstrated ability to collaborate productively, ideally with experience in college-wide or university-wide initiatives. They should be able to manage budgets, oversee staff, and lead meetings effectively. Finally, they should have a strategic vision compatible with the existing department, the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Carnegie Mellon in general. 

Application Instructions

Preference will be given to candidates who submit their materials before February 28th.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

●      Cover Letter (1 page)

●      Curriculum Vitae

●      Statement of Administrative Philosophy and Leadership (2-3 pages), including experience with faculty development, curriculum oversight, budgeting, and shared governance

●      Research Statement (2-3 pages) outlining scholarly contributions, current agenda, and future directions

●      Teaching Statement (2-3 pages) describing teaching philosophy, mentoring experience, and approach to undergraduate and graduate education

Applicants advancing beyond the initial review will be asked to provide three letters of reference, and possibly additional materials. 

Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting the search committee co-chairs, Peter Spirtes ([email protected]) and Christopher Phillips ([email protected]).

The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bern (Switzerland) is offering a two-year postdoctoral position within the project Worldly Indeterminacy, which is funded by an SNSF Consolidator grant. The project's working hypothesis is that there are facts about the world that remain indeterminate no matter how much we know. The goal is to develop a metaphysical theory of this indeterminacy and to investigate its consequences for other philosophical areas.

The core project group includes two PhD students, a postdoctoral researcher (the person hired for this position), and the principal investigator (Prof. Dr. Vera Hoffmann-Kolss, University of Bern).

The deadline for applications is February 20, 2026.

More information about the position and the application process is available under the link provided below.

Job Title: Postdoc Research Assoc/Sloan Fdn

Job Summary

Purdue University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a Sloan Foundation–funded research project led by Prof. Eamon Duede. The project investigates how the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (particularly large language models) is reshaping epistemic norms and practices across the sciences. This is a one-year FY position beginning August 2026 to August 2027.

Unlike previous domain-specific technologies, contemporary AI systems are domain-general, capable of participating in nearly every stage of inquiry. This project aims to provide conceptual and empirical clarity on how these systems influence the standards of justification, proof, problem selection, and collaboration that shape the life of scientific disciplines. One core empirical focus will be on formal mathematics and the Lean open-source mathematics community, which offers rich, structured data for studying norm evolution in real time. Comparative work across disciplines will complement these analyses.

This postdoc will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of Science, Philosophy of Science, STS, and AI as part of an interdisciplinary team spanning Purdue University and Argonne National Laboratory, with collaborations at Frontier AI labs, Carnegie Mellon, the University of Chicago, Duke University, Princeton University, and others. The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing empirical and conceptual understanding of how emerging AI systems reshape the epistemic norms and practices of scientific inquiry. This position provides close mentorship, collaboration with leading research groups, opportunities for travel to workshops and conferences, and a strong platform for launching an independent academic career focused on AI and the future of scientific practice.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain computational data pipelines to collect and structure evidence from scientific communities (e.g., GitHub repositories, communication forums, project documentation).
• Drive analysis of evolving epistemic practices, including proof and justification styles, problem selection, and collaboration norms as AI tools are integrated into research workflows.
• Construct and analyze dependency and contribution networks to identify structural changes in inquiry.
• Combine quantitative analyses (e.g., network and hypergraph models) with qualitative discourse analysis to link community debates to observed behavioral changes.
• Co-author and present scholarly publications and collaborate with external partners.

Education

 Required Qualifications

• PhD in one of the Computational Social Sciences, Science of Science, Science and Technology Studies, Philosophy of Science, Sociology of Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated computational expertise (e.g., Python, network analysis, data wrangling).
• A research profile that engages with questions at the intersection of AI, scientific practice, and epistemology.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with formal or computational representations of scientific reasoning (e.g., proof assistants, simulation frameworks, structured data environments).
• Familiarity with Lean or other formal mathematics platforms.
• Experience with temporal network analysis or hypergraph modeling.
• Background in interdisciplinary research teams.

Application Instructions 

Please submit: 

1. A cover letter describing your research interests and fit for the project.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. One or two writing samples (published or in-progress).
4. Names and contact information for 2–3 references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 15, 2026. For full consideration, apply by February 23, 2026. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a One-year postdoctoral fellowship in The Center for American Democracy (CSAD) at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow beginning in August 2026.

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant’s research and scholarship undertaken, its relevance to the field or discipline, and prior teaching experience; 2) a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; 3) a Curriculum Vitae; 4) an unofficial transcript; and 5) three (3) letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website.

Review of applications will begin February 27, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the February 25, 2026 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

The Foundations of Thermodynamics Group is a newly formed group in the School of Humanities at the Nanyang Technological University Singapore led by Nanyang Assistant Professor of Philosophy Eugene Y. S. Chua (https://www.eugenechua.com/foundations-of-thermodynamics).

Its goal is to provide a space for research on all aspects of the conceptual foundations of thermodynamics, with particular focus on:

• understanding the conceptual foundations of thermodynamics beyond the classical domain, e.g., in the quantum and relativistic domains,

• how foundational questions in thermodynamics can inform or relate to other non-fundamental domains such as fluid dynamics and neuroscience,

• and how issues in the foundations of thermodynamics bear on questions in philosophy such as (but not limited to) questions about emergence, reduction, inter-theory relations, the nature of non-fundamental reality, the laws of nature, the role of idealizations in physical reasoning, issues to do with scientific modelling, and conceptual engineering in physics.

The group is seeking applications for a 2-year Research Fellow position. Successful candidates will carry out research which contributes to the group’s goals, primarily collaborating with Asst. Prof. Chua on ongoing projects while developing their own independent research projects. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in philosophy or physics, a strong research track record, a concrete proposal for a research project related to the Group’s interests, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating on Asst Prof. Chua’s projects

• Carrying out their own research projects

• Planning and organizing events (workshops, conferences, summer schools) for the Group

• Hosting visiting academics

• Presenting work related to the group’s goals at relevant conferences and workshops

Job Requirements:

• PhD in philosophy or physics

• Demonstrable research track record on topics related to the project, such as but not limited to:

  • General philosophy of science

  • Philosophy of physics (especially philosophy of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics)

    • Demonstrable interest or experience in quantum or relativistic thermodynamics is a plus.

  • Cognate topics in philosophy

    • Emergence and reduction

    • Inter-theory relations

    • Effective realism

    • Metaphysics of non-fundamental reality

    • Natural kinds

    • Conceptual change and conceptual engineering

    • Symmetries and reality

Application Procedure

Deadline for submission is 20 March, 2026, 2359HRS (GMT+8, SGT).

Please apply by submitting the following documents as a single .pdf file in Workday:

• Cover letter

• Research statement

• Research proposal outlining in detail at least one research project to be pursued during their time as research fellow.

• The contact information for at least 3 referees (referees for shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly at a later stage and asked to comment on the candidate's ability to undertake this particular role)

• Writing sample

• CV

 For further enquires, please drop an email to [email protected].

 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Davidson, NC, United States

The Department of Philosophy at Davidson College invites applicants for a two year Visiting Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026. Areas of Specialization and Competence are open, but the department anticipates teaching needs in the following areas: early modern philosophy, political philosophy, epistemology, philosophy of language, first-year writing.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in philosophy before the start of the appointment and be committed to outstanding teaching and continuing scholarly activity. The successful candidate will teach five courses each year, one of which may be in the college’s Writing Program. The role does not require committee work or summer teaching. Undergraduate thesis supervision is possible.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, teaching and research statement online at https://employment.davidson.edu. Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which is to address the applicant’s teaching specifically, will be solicited from short-listed candidates later in the process. Applications received by March 6, 2026 will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled. Please address any questions to Marija Jankovic, chair of the search committee, at [email protected].

ABOUT US

Davidson is a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, near Charlotte. We seek to hire talented faculty and staff who are committed to achieving excellence within an inclusive community where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

American University in Cairo

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is the leading English-language higher education institution in North Africa and the Middle East. Accredited in the United States and rooted in the center of the intellectual and cultural life of the Arab world, the University has offered exceptional liberal arts and professional education for over a century. Situated on an award-winning 260-acre green campus in New Cairo, Egypt, the five schools and nine centennial labs of AUC are committed to making substantial contributions to Egypt and the global community in a variety of fields by fostering a culture of leadership, lifelong learning and service among its graduates.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUSS) lies at the heart of the learning experience that AUC offers. Through its nine departments—Applied Linguistics and Educational Studies; Arab and Islamic Civilizations; Arts; English and Comparative Literature; History; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; and Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology—HUSS forms the backbone of AUC’s liberal arts tradition. The renowned national and international faculty collectively engage in the interpretive work of making sense of the unseen and the unknown, situating human experience within historical and cultural contexts and critically examining the values and ideas that define humanity in their commitment to original research and excellence in teaching.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of HUSS who sets its vision and strategy. The Dean provides leadership in academic programs, budgeting, internal and external relations, student, faculty and staff matters and strategic planning within the School. The Dean works closely with the President, Provost and other senior University leaders including other School Deans and Department Chairs to advance the values, vision and mission of the human and social sciences in particular and AUC in general.

Requirements:

AUC is seeking an inspiring Dean who will be a visionary leader for HUSS, spearheading its future development. This Dean will maintain a supportive environment for research productivity and enhance the international reputation of HUSS while fundraising and managing the School’s financial and human resources. This Dean should have a distinguished academic record, the highest ethical standards, excellent decision-making skills and an inclusive leadership style. With a terminal degree in hand, this Dean should be an established scholar who is recognized in their field for their strong publication record and experience in leading an academic unit and/or managing an academic environment. This Dean should also demonstrate a thorough understanding of the latest developments in digital humanities and AI and have experience working in these fields and/or developing strategies across multiple operational levels.

Application Instructions:

AUC is supported in its global search for this appointment by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. For further information and the candidate brochure with the full appointment details, please visit Perrett Laver’s Vacancies page (https://bit.ly/3LJZSFL) quoting reference 8190. To discuss this role in confidence, please contact Angela Licata at [email protected].

To apply for this position based in New Cairo, Egypt, please submit the following documents via AUC’s Interview Exchange website (https://apptrkr.com/6847561): (a) CV; (b) a letter of interest addressing the required qualifications; and (c) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF).

Additional Information:

Screening of applications begins on February 8, 2026. Applications will be accepted until a qualified applicant pool is achieved or the position is filled. AUC is an equal opportunity employer. It celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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The Notre Dame Institute for Ethics and the Common Good (ECG) and Dr. Pinar Zorlutuna, the Roth-Gibson Professor of Bioengineering and Director of the Notre Dame Bioengineering Program, invite applications for a residential postdoctoral fellowship, running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. 

This fellowship supports independent research in the ethics of bioengineering and emerging technologies while fostering close interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, philosophy, and ethics at the University of Notre Dame.

The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to:

• Conduct an independent research project on the ethics of bioengineering, ideally engaging one of the themes outlined below.
• Collaborate with the Research Group of Dr. Pinar Zorlutuna on a multi-institution National Science Foundation (NSF) Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) award, exploring questions at the intersection of biology, technology, and ethics.
• Assist in planning a week-long interdisciplinary workshop that convenes scholars from bioengineering, computer science, synthetic biology, philosophy, and ethics to explore convergent research ideas from multiple disciplines.
• Participate actively in the weekly seminars, research retreats, and other events hosted by both the ECG and the ND-IBM Tech Ethics Lab. The fellow will be expected to present once per semester at the ECG research seminar.
• Attend Zorlutuna lab meetings and events, as well as other Engineering events that are related to the project.
• Publish a manuscript to share the findings of the project.

Candidates should have a strong background in ethics from any field, including (but not limited to) philosophy, theology, political theory, sociology, and the history of science.

Ideally, the fellow’s research should engage with questions currently under investigation by the EFRI award and Drs. Zorlutuna and Meghan Sullivan. For examples of research questions and topics that fit this work, please see: https://ethics.nd.edu/fellowships-and-grants/bioengineering-ethics-postdoc/.

Successful candidates will either have a Ph.D. or be an advanced doctoral student nearing the completion of their dissertation.

All requirements for the Ph.D. should be completed prior to the beginning of the fellowship.

The postdoc will be in residence in South Bend for the duration of the fellowship.

The postdoctoral fellow will receive $60,822 per year and full benefits through the University of Notre Dame, as well as a $1,000 research account.

The postdoctoral fellow will have a primary appointment in the ECG. He/she will receive mentorship from the faculty and staff of the Institute as well as from Dr. Pinar Zorlatuna.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, two-page research proposal, writing sample, and two letters of reference.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) by Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Finalists will be interviewed by Zoom.

Position Description

The History and Philosophy Program at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Philosophy.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise and an active research program in Early or Late Modern Philosophy broadly construed, roughly from Descartes to Hegel. The candidate may also work in the intersections of this historical period with Non-Western philosophical traditions or other underrepresented areas of philosophy. The program has need for a candidate to regularly teach a graduate seminar on a major figure, topic, or theme in Early or Late Modern Philosophy. Regular undergraduate teaching in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise will also be expected. The philosophy faculty offer a B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy and contribute to a Ph.D. program in the Humanities.

The standard teaching load is two courses per semester. Duties include active research, graduate supervision, normal committee service, and classroom teaching at all levels. Located in suburban Dallas (Richardson), UT Dallas is a dynamic, growing research institution with a vibrant student body (ca. 30,000) and a strong research faculty.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in Philosophy or a related discipline is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

The History and Philosophy Program  

The philosophy degrees offered at UT Dallas are housed within a joint History and Philosophy Program in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. History and Philosophy faculty members collaborate on several degree programs and interdisciplinary research is both welcome and encouraged. Faculty members who work primarily within philosophy hold in common specialization in critical approaches to the history of philosophy —which forms the core of our degree programs—even as the faculty possess a wide array of expertise in other areas of philosophy. These include sub-fields spanning both Continental and Analytic traditions and include areas such as Hermeneutics, Phenomenology, Deconstruction, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Philosophy of Science and Medicine, Ethics and Moral Psychology, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Race, Philosophy of Gender and Feminism, Chinese Philosophy, as well as Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Philosophy.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following via the online application:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
• A writing/publication sample.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by February 1, 2026. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on April 1, 2026.

The University and Community

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is approximately 30,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of perspectives and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).

UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. Our mission centers on providing Texas and the nation with excellent and innovative education and research. The University’s rapid growth is fueled by our creative and enterprising spirt, bright students, innovative programs, renowned faculty, dedicated staff, engaged alumni, and research that matters.

The University promotes a welcoming environment through programs and initiatives designed to support engagement and success for members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources, competitive insurance and retirement plan options, lactation facilities located throughout the campus, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals). Additionally, the University’s modern campus, 400+ campus organizations, and prime location foster collaboration and community.    

Situated in Richardson, Texas, the University’s location offers abundant professional development and entertainment options. The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex is rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails, and much more, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The University’s partnerships with regional higher education institutions, local school districts, numerous companies, and the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ) – a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities – promotes collaboration, professional growth, and educational excellence. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Welcome to Maastricht University!

At Maastricht University, philosophy plays a vital role in understanding a world marked by political tensions, technological upheaval, and societal transformations. Here, you contribute to education and research that help make sense of the evolving political landscape in Europe and beyond. You join an international academic community where critical thinking, collaboration, and curiosity drive everything we do — and where your philosophical perspective helps students and colleagues engage thoughtfully with today’s most pressing democratic challenges.

Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy

• Our goal: Strengthen our research and teaching in political philosophy, with a focus on inequality in contemporary European democracies.
• Your colleagues: A diverse and international group of philosophers working across political philosophy, philosophy of technology, and philosophy of art and culture at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS).

The department of philosophy at Maastricht University is looking for an Assistant Professor in political philosophy, with a research focus on inequality in contemporary European democracies. We are searching for someone enthusiastic about connecting normative theory with real-world challenges, working across disciplinary boundaries, and contributing to collaborative research.

You have a research profile in contemporary political philosophy or political theory. You contribute to normative and conceptual debates about inequality in contemporary European democracies and the interaction between different dimensions of such inequality (e.g. social, cultural, economic, and political). Potential focal points of your contribution may include but are by no means limited to theorizing (responses to) the challenges posed to contemporary democracies by concentrated economic power, precarization, the resurgence of inegalitarian political ideologies, and the political economy of financialized capitalism. You are capable of connecting your normative and conceptual research to empirical scholarship.

You will join our “Europe: Society, Politics, and Global Order” research programme. You will teach across our BA and MA degree programmes. You will also be part of the Dutch national-level humanities and social sciences sector plan “Societal Inequality and Diversity”, in which you liaise with colleagues from other traditions of inquiry, such as qualitative social research or psychology.

What you do

• Engage in field-leading research in political philosophy, publishing in international journals, presenting at conferences and organising research activities within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
• Deliver top-quality education through co-teaching and coordinating courses; supervising BA and MA students in their theses and leading student research projects
• Apply for external research funding at the national and European level.
• Actively collaborate with colleagues from across departments in interdisciplinary teaching and research activities.

What you bring

• A PhD in political philosophy, political theory or social philosophy or a closely related field.
• A growing publication record, appropriate to your career stage, in internationally recognized venues.
• Experience teaching and supervising students at undergraduate level, and ideally at the graduate (MA) level.
• Excellent command of English (C1 level) and the ability to teach in English.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary education and research.
• Willingness to obtain the Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) and to acquire Dutch language skills up to B1 level within three years.

Candidates from under-represented groups in academia and philosophy are particularly encouraged to apply.

What we offer

At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:

• An 18-month contract with the prospect of a permanent contract, subject to positive assessment.
• A gross monthly salary between €4.728 and €6.433 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week).
• 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and options for hybrid working.
• The freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues committed to support, collaboration, and innovation.
• A solid pension scheme through ABP, company fitness arrangements, and access to extensive university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

About the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS)

FASoS is a close-knit, international scholarly community. We provide interdisciplinary education in the humanities and social sciences across four main BA/MA pillars: Arts and Culture, European Studies, Digital Society, and Global Studies/Development. Our research focuses on social, political, and cultural change across four interdisciplinary programmes: Europe: Society, Politics, and Global Order (ESPO), Maastricht University Science, Technology, and Society Studies (MUSTS), Globalization, Transnationalism, and Development (GTD), and Arts, Media, and Culture (AMC) — with room to grow, explore, and shape your own academic path.

About the Department:

You will be based in the Department of Philosophy at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Members of the philosophy department teach in the interdisciplinary BA and MA Programmes at FASoS and across Maastricht University.

• Research in the Department of Philosophy has three main foci:

• Philosophy of Technology, particularly the ethics and politics of new and emerging technologies, and the history of the philosophy of technology.
• Political Philosophy, including oligarchic power, political realism, democratic theories, environmental politics, gender, and critical theory.
• Philosophy of Art and Culture, with a focus on artistic research, aesthetics and the philosophy of music, theories of culture and cultural change, and critical theory.

Interested?

Want to know more about this position or what it’s like to work at our university? Contact Darian Meacham at [email protected].

You can apply directly using the button below. The closing date for this vacancy is 22 February 2026

Please upload the following documents:

• A full CV (including a complete list of publications with clear differentiation between peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed publications and an overview of teaching experience, funding acquisition, management experience, and outreach activities);
• A Motivation Letter
• A Research & Teaching statement containing the elements outlined below.
• Teaching evaluations (if available);
• A writing sample (preferably a published article or book chapter)
• The contact information of up to three referees (including e-mail, phone number, and relationship to the applicant)

Your Motivation Letter and Research and Teaching Statement should include the following elements:

Clearly explain why you are a strong fit for the position of Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy at the Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Universiteit Maastricht and how you meet the expectations for a tenure-track appointment at our university. Please address the following elements:

1. Motivation and Fit

• Explain your motivation for applying to our department and university.
• Describe how your expertise in political philosophy aligns with our existing strengths, research themes, and curriculum.
• If applicable, indicate your interest in contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives, research groups, or societal impact activities.

2. Research Profile and Agenda

• Summarize your research profile, including your main areas of specialization (AOS) and competence (AOC) within political philosophy.
• Highlight your most significant contributions to date (e.g., published papers, book projects, working papers).
• Provide a concise overview of your research agenda for the next 3–5 years, including planned publications, funding applications, and potential collaborations.
• Comment on how your research could contribute to our department’s political philosophy group and to broader debates in political philosophy surrounding inequality in contemporary European democracies.
• If relevant, briefly describe experience with grant acquisition, research leadership, or societal engagement.

3. Teaching Experience and Philosophy

• Outline your teaching experience, including courses taught, levels (BA/MA), formats (lectures, seminars), and responsibilities (course coordination, assessment).
• Describe your teaching philosophy, especially how you engage students in political philosophy or adjacent fields, and support an inclusive learning environment.
• Indicate which courses in our curriculum you feel prepared to teach and where you could contribute new course offerings or other curricular innovations.
• Mention any experience with supervising theses, mentoring students, or developing new courses.

4. Contribution to Academic Community

• Describe your experience with academic service, such as committee work, organizing workshops or conferences, peer review, or departmental contributions.
• If applicable, mention experience fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

5. Contact Information and referees

• Provide your full contact details and include links to:
• Your ORCID profile or other relevant links
• The names of up to three academic references who can speak to your qualifications for the vacancy.

The first interview round is planned for 27 March 2026. The second interview round will take place on 20 April 2026.

About Maastricht University

At Maastricht University, we collaboratively seek solutions to help move the world forward. We do this with 23,300 students and 5,400 employees across 5 regional locations, 6 faculties, and more than 70 research institutes. We encourage you to push boundaries and discover new opportunities for yourself and the world around you. Together, we can find the answers for tomorrow.

The vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population strengthens the quality of our research and education. We encourage you to apply.

The Johns Hopkins University Data Science and AI (DSAI) Institute welcomes applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship program, seeking disciplinarily diverse scholars to advance foundational methods of data science and artificial intelligence, and their applications across all areas, including science, health, medicine, the humanities, engineering, policy, governance, democracy, and ethics. 

The postdoctoral fellows will join the Institute’s growing research community and collaborate with its broad array of faculty members. Fellows will form an interdisciplinary cohort of outstanding scholars who will contribute to the research, education, policy, and outreach goals of the Institute. 

The fellows program supports the historic expansion of the Whiting School of Engineering, which will add 150 new tenure-track professors at all ranks, including 30 Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships and 80 positions in DSAI. This expansion includes a new building, 30 research engineers, and extensive computational resources that will establish Johns Hopkins as one of the largest and leading engineering schools with a top Al research program. At present, DSAI faculty represent multiple divisions and departments from across the university. 

Fellows will collaborate with Institute members across the university, including the Homewood campus, the East Baltimore Health and Medicine campus, the JHU Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, and the Washington D.C. campus.  

Program Information and Benefits 

• Competitive salary 

• Academic travel stipend 

• Mentoring by DSAl-affiliated faculty and collaborators 

• Access to compute resources 

• Participation in center-supported educational initiatives and projects 

Positions are for 2 years with the possibility of an extension pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. 

While candidates who complete their applications by January 23, 2026 will receive full consideration, we may consider applications submitted after that date until all positions have been filled. 

Additional Information 

https://ai.jhu.edu 

C o n t a c t 

For questions or to request more information, please email [email protected]. 

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate - e.g., years in rank, training, field, discipline, other work experience, and other similar factors; geographic location; internal equity; external market conditions; and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

Qualifications

Fellows must hold a PhD in a related field. 

 Application Instructions

Applications should include: 

• A curriculum vitae (CV)

• Research statement (1-2 pages preferred) 

• 2-3 reference letters 

• A brief cover letter listing 2-3 DSAI faculty members as potential mentors. See the complete list of DSAI Members who are eligible to host fellows.

Assistant Lecturer in the School of Humanities (Philosophy) (Ref.: 533983) (to commence in July 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal)

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Philosophy, or a related field.  Preference will be given to those with experience in teaching and programme development on philosophy, or philosophy of AI or Politics and Economics.  The appointee will be responsible for teaching and academic advising at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the Department of Philosophy, including the Master of Arts in the field of AI, Ethics and Society programme and Master of Arts in the field of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics programme.  Information about the Department can be obtained at https://philosophy.hku.hk.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.   Review of application will commence as soon as possible and continue until March 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Your Responsibilities

• Pursue independent research and teaching in theoretical philosophy
• Support the research and teaching activities of the organisational unit, including assistance with external funding applications, the organisation of workshops, the delivery of research presentations, and regular participation in research meetings
• Independently carry out teaching duties (4 hours per week per semester)
• Contribute to administrative and organisational tasks within the organisational unit

Admission Requirements

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, awarded before 1 October 2026
• A demonstrated record of high-quality research in theoretical philosophy (e.g., publications in reputable international journals), commensurate with career stage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desired Qualification

• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary/applied research
• Experience working collaboratively in a research team
• Experience with administrative and project-management tasks
• Experience with outreach or public engagement activities
• German language skills or willingness to learn German

  Application dossier

Please submit a single pdf that includes

• Cover letter (max. 2 pages, addressing how the applicants meets the relevant criteria)
• CV
• Research proposal (max. 2 pages)
• Names of referees (max. 3)
• Sample papers (max. 3 full papers)
• PhD certificate

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 69,060.59 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

The Paris Lodron University of Salzburg aims to increase the proportion of women in scientific and general university staff, particularly in leadership positions, and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. In cases of equal qualification, women will be given preference.

We Offer

• Social and Environmental Responsibility: i.a. bicycle initiatives, art and cultural offerings, sustainability initiative “PLUS Green Campus”
• Comprehensive Financial Benefits: i.a. additional company pension schemes, commuting subsidies, support for the “Klimaticket” (climate ticket), discounts at the USI (University Sports Institute) and the Language Center, numerous corporate cooperations
• Diverse Continuing Education Offerings: i.a. ongoing internal and external training, coaching sessions, Erasmus+ staff training programs
• Life-Phase-Oriented Work: i.a. childcare places for infants, holiday programs, paid lunch breaks, meeting policy
• Health and Preventive Care: i.a. health programs, vaccination and preventive care campaigns, psychological counseling sessions
• Additional Benefits: Click here (German only)

About us

The University of Salzburg is a thriving university in Austria with a strong focus on research. The university stands for outstanding achievements in both research and teaching in the areas of (digital) humanities, life sciences, sustainability of (social) processes and the link between art and science. With the four guiding themes of Art in Context, Development & Sustainability, Digital Life and Health & Mind, the university offers researchers excellent opportunities for inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation.

People with disabilities or chronic illnesses who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly encouraged to apply. For information, please contact us at +43/662/8044-2462 or at [email protected].

Unfortunately, travel and accommodation costs incurred in connection with the application process cannot be reimbursed.

Appointments are made according to the provisions of the Austrian Universities Act 2002 (UG) and the Salaried Employees Act.

General information about working at the University of Salzburg can be found here: Career at PLUS

Organisational Unit

The focus of our department is on solving philosophical problems in close connection with the empirical sciences. Our main areas of research are: Philosophy of Science, Logic, Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, Ethics & Political Philosophy, and Philosophy of Education (including didactics). Our department has been a part of the international philosophy community for many decades; philosophers from all over the world conduct research, teach and study here.

Philosophy is essentially interdisciplinary, which is also reflected in the degree programmes we offer: In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, we also offer a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) together with the Departments of Political Science and Economics. In the teacher training programme, we supervise the subject Psychology and Philosophy (together with the Department of Psychology) as well as the subject Ethics. All of these programmes are in German, but after completing a Bachelor’s degree programme, (international) students have the opportunity to join our English-language Master’s degree programme.

Contact

Marta Nin Santander
Tel.: +43 662 8044 4050
E-mail: [email protected]

Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Salzburg
Franziskanergasse 1
5020 Salzburg
Austria

Become part of the team of University of Salzburg - we are looking forward to your application!  

Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous peoples. 

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to racialized individuals, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community. 

The Department of Philosophy at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time two-year position as McKenna School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Post-Doctoral Fellow in Philosophy. Candidates should have or be near completion of a PhD in Philosophy. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a promising research profile. We invite applications from scholars in all fields of philosophy. 

In each year of the appointment the McKenna School Post-Doctoral Fellow will be expected to teach one third-year course in philosophy (which in at least the first year of the appointment will be in some area of history of social and political thought) and one fourth-year capstone seminar for the PPE students. The capstone seminar should be in an area of interest to the applicant that would appeal to students in philosophy, politics, and economics. The McKenna Fellow is also expected to mentor undergraduate students by exposing them to new ideas and perspectives, sharing their research through public talks, and creating opportunities for networking.  

The appointment will commence July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Submissions should include a letter of application with curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a teaching dossier (including, but not limited to, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of teaching experience, and a brief description or syllabus of the proposed capstone seminar). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted subsequently to submit three letters of reference. 

Completed applications should be sent to: 

Dr. Robbie Moser 
Chair of the Search Committee 
Department of Philosophy, Mount Allison University 
[email protected]     

Consideration of applications will begin March 2, 2026 and will continue until an appointment is made.  

The goal of the McKenna School is to enhance and diversify the teaching and research programs in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (www.mta.ca/ppe/), to enrich the undergraduate student experience in those programs through internships, scholarships, international exchanges, and conferences, and to increase the profile of the PPE program at Mount Allison and throughout the broader academic community.  

At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you. Please contact People and Culture at [email protected] for more information. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application. 

Assistant Professor - Department of Philosophy Department: Department of PhilosophyOpportunity type: Academic (full-time) Position title: Assistant Professor - Department of Philosophy Classification: Assistant professor Supervisor's title: Department Head Posted date: January 8, 2026 Closing date: April 13, 2026 Anticipated start date: August 1, 2026 Position description

Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous peoples. 

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to racialized individuals, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community. 

The Department of Philosophy at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional position as Lecturer or Assistant Professor. Candidates should have or be near completion of a PhD in Philosophy. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a promising research profile. The teaching requirement is five undergraduate courses.  

The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course of Introductory Philosophy, a second-year course of Introductory Ethics, a yearlong (6 credit) third-year course in Ancient Philosophy, and a third-year course on a topic of special research interest. We invite applications from all specializations of philosophy, and ideally the successful candidate will have experience teaching or research interest in Ancient Philosophy. Historically-informed approaches are preferred, in keeping with the Department’s commitment to the importance of the history of philosophy, broadly construed. 

The appointment will commence August 15, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Applications should include: (i) a letter which includes a brief statement of teaching interests and current research, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a writing sample, and (iv) a teaching dossier which includes, but is not limited to, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted subsequently to submit three letters of reference. 

Applications shall be sent electronically to: 

Dr. Robbie Moser 
Chair of the Search Committee 
Department of Philosophy, Mount Allison University 
[email protected] 

Consideration of initial applications will begin April 13, 2026.  

At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you. You can contact People and Culture at [email protected] with any questions. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application. 

La personne retenue devra posséder des aptitudes et un intérêt marqué pour l'enseignement d'une variété de cours au 1er cycle. En plus des cours en philosophie des sciences (sciences pures et humaines), elle sera aussi appelée à enseigner des cours en philosophie de la connaissance ainsi qu'en logique symbolique et en pensée critique. Des compétences en philosophie et éthique de l'intelligence artificielle seraient un atout. Enfin, la flexibilité et la polyvalence en matière de modes d'enseignement et d'apprentissage (en personne, hybride, comodal ou en ligne) sont également des qualités exigées.

La personne retenue sera également appelée à élaborer un programme de recherche dans son domaine d'expertise et à participer aux activités et services à la collectivité du Département, de la Faculté et de l'Université ainsi qu'à la mise en œuvre de la stratégie institutionnelle Cap sur l'avenir 2023-2028.

Particularités :

Les personnes candidates posséderont un doctorat en philosophie des sciences ou autres domaines connexes. Les candidatures de personnes sur le point d'obtenir le doctorat au cours de la prochaine année seront également considérées.

La priorité sera accordée aux personnes candidates qui possèdent un excellent dossier de recherche et qui sont susceptibles d'élaborer un programme de recherche subventionné dans leur domaine de spécialisation. L'expérience en enseignement au niveau universitaire est un atout. La maîtrise de la langue française, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, est essentielle dès l'embauche.

The Society of Fellows in the Humanities at HKU invites applications for the 2026-2027 intake. Up to two Fellowships (appointed at the rank of Research Assistant Professor) will commence between June and August 2026 for a period of three years.

Application Guidelines 

Eligibility

The Society of Fellows invites applications from qualified candidates who have a PhD degree conferred after January 1, 2024 but not later than June 30, 2026. They will not be currently employed in tenure-track positions. Applications from candidates who hold a PhD from the University of Hong Kong will not be considered.

Deadline for Applications
The deadline for application is 23:00 on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Hong Kong time).

Application Documents

Applicants shall complete their application online and submit the following documents:

·    Curriculum Vitae

·    Cover letter not exceeding 300 words

·    A research proposal not exceeding 1,500 words (excluding bibliography). Proposals are reviewed by specialists as well as non-specialists.

·    One writing sample: a dissertation chapter or published article

·    Three letters of recommendation to be submitted in PDF directly by referees via email to [email protected]. Letters should be addressed to the Director of Society of Fellows in the Humanities. Letterhead is preferred. Applicants shall contact referees for the letters; the Society/HKU will not approach referees. 

There is no application fee. Please do not send a transcript of graduate courses or grades. Only applications submitted via HKU’s careers site will be considered. Applications and attachments should be submitted in PDF. 

Notification to Applicants

Successful applicants will be notified by email by the end of April 2026. Please notify us should there be any update to your email address.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.

Data Privacy

The information provided will be used for appointment to the University as a Fellow in the Faculty of Arts, and upon appointment, for other appropriate purposes within the University. It might also be disclosed to internal departments/agencies authorised to process the information for appointment, e.g. for departmental/faculty review, health assessments, announcement of new appointments. Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants have rights to request access to and/or correction of their personal data held by the University. Requests should be made to the Assistant Registrar (Appointments), Human Resources Office, The University of Hong Kong ([email protected]). 

Contact
Please address inquiries to [email protected].

Appointment Details

Each successful applicant will be given a three-year appointment as a Fellow in the Society of Fellows (appointed at the rank of Research Assistant Professor). The Fellowship appointment is not tenure-track and is non-renewable. Successful applicants are expected to take up their appointment between June and August 2026.

A globally competitive package including a monthly salary, medical benefits, annual leave, and conference and research support will be offered to successful applicants. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. Fellows are expected to reside in Hong Kong for the duration of their appointment but may carry out research abroad in accordance with university guidelines. 

Fellows will be expected to teach two courses during the term of their appointment and are required to submit a brief annual summary of their activities and accomplishments. The University of Hong Kong is an English-medium university. A host department within the Faculty will be selected on the basis of the Fellow’s proposed area of research. It is not necessary to contact Departments/Schools or Faculty members for a potential supervisor.

Fellows will be expected to cite their affiliation with the Society of Fellows in any publications that result from research work undertaken during the term of their appointment and to provide the Faculty with copies of these publications.

The Society aims to establish a vibrant research community in which Fellows interact among themselves and with other members of the Faculty. They will be invited to initiate and participate in seminars, talks, and other university activities. A dedicated Society of Fellows communal space has been created to facilitate engagement and collaboration.

The Faculty of Arts

HKU’s Faculty of Arts is internationally regarded for its research across a wide range of subject areas and diversity of its faculty. Its reputation is built on innovation and collaboration, bringing together researchers spanning several disciplines to pioneer new research trends in the Arts and Humanities. There is a strong vision for developing successful interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to ensuring that our research effectively informs our own teaching as well as a wider process of knowledge exchange.

For more on HKU’s Faculty of Arts, please visit  http://arts.hku.hk/.

Associate or Full Professor, Artificial Intelligence for Education Cluster

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 14490