Assistant Professor

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Philosophy of Mind, with teaching competence in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research program that interfaces with cognitive and neurosciences; teach and mentor undergraduates as well as graduate students in our PhD program.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or related field by start date.
• 2 years of research in Philosophy of Mind.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Ability to contribute to PPE and HCAI programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in philosophy.
• Maintain an active research program in Philosophy of Mind interfacing with cognitive science and neuroscience.
• Contribute to PPE and Human-Centered AI (HCAI) initiatives and collaborate with AIM.
• Mentor students and participate in department and campus service.

Skills

Philosophy of Mind

Cognitive science interface

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

# **Job Description Summary**Organization's Summary Statement:The Department of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park, is a vibrant and research-active department with strengths across many areas of philosophy, including ethics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, political philosophy, metaphysics, logic, philosophy of artificial intelligence, and decision theory. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Philosophy, and hosts the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major (PPE), as well as the university's new BA in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI, in collaboration with AIM). Our faculty and students pursue philosophical questions with rigor, creativity, and attention to their significance for human life, public reason, science, technology, and society.The Department of Philosophy seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Philosophy of Mind, with teaching competence in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidate will maintain an active, innovative research program that interfaces with the cognitive and neurosciences; teach and mentor undergraduates as well as graduate students in our PhD program; contribute to the department's PPE and HCAI, where appropriate; and participate in departmental, university, and professional service.Physical Demands:Normal classroom teaching demands.Licenses/ Certifications: N/AMinimum Qualification:Education: PHD or equivalent in Philosophy or related field by the time of appointment.Experience: 2 years of research in Philosophy of Mind, and some prior teaching experience at the university level.Preferences:Ability to contribute teaching relevant to the new BA program in Human-Centered AI.# **Additional Job Details****Required Application Materials:****Cover Letter****CV****Research Statement****Teaching Statement****Writing Sample****3 or more references****Best Consideration Date: 11/1/2026****Posting Close Date:12/15/2026****Open Until Filled:Yes**# **Financial Disclosure Required**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit .# **Department**ARHU-Philosophy# **Worker Sub-Type**Faculty Regular# **Salary Range**90000-95000# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this .# **Background Checks**Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. 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