Assistant Professor in History of Modern Philosophy

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the History of Modern Philosophy, starting August 16, 2027. The appointee will pursue an active research agenda in Early Modern Philosophy and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

While Early Modern Philosophy is the core, additional expertise in Medieval Philosophy or 19th-Century Philosophy is desirable to meet departmental teaching needs; the

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or to be completed by date of hire.
• Active research agenda in Early Modern Philosophy.
• Evidence of effective teaching.
• Preferred: expertise in Medieval Philosophy or 19th-Century Philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an active research agenda in Early Modern Philosophy.
• Teach four courses per academic year at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to graduate education and mentoring of graduate students.
• Provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.
• Potentially teach in Medieval or 19th-Century Philosophy to meet department needs.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Graduate mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy

Ph.D. by date of hire

Job description

Assistant Professor in History of Modern Philosophy

Job No: 541342

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design

Department: 16340000 - LS-PHILOSOPHY

Job Description

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements: Applicants will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or complete the Ph.D. by date of hire, will have an active research agenda in Early Modern Philosophy, and will provide evidence of effective teaching.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2027, in the History of Modern Philosophy.

The successful candidate will pursue an active research agenda in Early Modern Philosophy and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Although candidates must have Early Modern Philosophy as their core area of research, additional expertise in either Medieval Philosophy or 19th-Century Philosophy would be useful as the department has teaching needs in all these areas. Tenure-line faculty are typically assigned four courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to regularly teaching required courses for the undergraduate Philosophy major and minor, the ability to contribute significantly to graduate education and the mentoring of graduate students will also be expected.

The department has recently grown with multiple hires in the last several years and currently has a significant number of faculty working primarily in the history of philosophy. It is committed to ensuring a robust coverage of all the core areas of philosophy, though it has developed special strength in the ethics of technology and the philosophy of artificial intelligence. The department also has a good working relationship with the newly established Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education, which has hired several faculty members with interests in the history of philosophy during the past few years. To learn more about the Department of Philosophy, applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website (Department of Philosophy).

Expected Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave (as applicable), and retirement options.

Required Qualifications

Applicants will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or complete the Ph.D. by date of hire, will have an active research agenda in Early Modern Philosophy, and will provide evidence of effective teaching.

Preferred: Additional expertise in either Medieval Philosophy or 19th-Century Philosophy would be useful as the department has teaching needs in all these areas.

Health Assessment Required

No

Applications Close: 30 November 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.