Assistant/Associate Professor

UNKNOWN; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting at the level of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor in political philosophy (broadly conceived to include philosophy of law), social philosophy (broadly conceived to include philosophy of race/gender and social ontology), or metaphysics.

The successful applicant will normally teach two courses per semester, supervise theses, and participate in standard non-teaching duties

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Philosophy or a closely related field by 7/1/2028.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester (graduate and/or undergraduate).
• Involve in thesis supervision and departmental administration.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and participate in the department's intellectual life.

Education

Ph.D in Philosophy

Job description

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Philosophy is committed to advancing and transmitting an understanding of fundamental questions of reality, knowledge, and value, and is an essential element of a liberal education. The Department of Philosophy looks at the history of struggles to answer these fundamental questions and develops analytical and critical resources for engaging these questions as they arise in individual and common experience. There is a permanent faculty count of 21 and a fixed-term faculty count of 5 (depending on academic year and funding availability) who provide instruction on both the Undergraduate and graduate level. The Department currently enrolls hundreds of students every fall, spring and summer and houses the PPE Program (Philosophy, Political Science and Economics) and the Parr Center for Ethics. There are also 37 enrolled graduate student teaching assistants who provide instruction to undergraduates throughout the academic year. Both the faculty and the graduate students are actively engaged in research in areas including ethics, political philosophy, ancient philosophy, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of language.

Position Summary

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting at the level of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor in political philosophy (broadly conceived to include philosophy of law), social philosophy (broadly conceived to include philosophy of race/gender and social ontology), or metaphysics. Significant promise of research excellence is a necessary condition for consideration, as is evidence of strong skills in teaching. The successful applicant will normally teach two courses per semester (graduate and/or undergraduate); will be involved in thesis supervision; and will have other standard non-teaching duties such as departmental administration, graduate and undergraduate mentorship, and participation in our department’s vigorous intellectual life.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Ph.D in Philosophy or a closely related field by 7/1/2028.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in the areas of political philosophy, social philosophy, or metaphysics.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other Document
• Writing/research Sample
• Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
• Research Statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest degree/degree level?
  • Masters
  • PharmaD
  • DNP
  • PhD
  • JD
  • MLS/MIS
  • DVM
  • DDS
  • MD
  • Other