Assistant Professor in Philosophy

The Society for Philosophy and Technology; Oakland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College is seeking an Assistant Professor in Philosophy to begin September 1, 2023. The role focuses on teaching courses in Philosophy of Mind and Artificial Intelligence while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and contributing to campus diversity.

Qualifications

• Well-grounded in Philosophy with a focus on AI and Mind.
• Experience with inclusive teaching and commitment to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per year, including Philosophy of Mind/AI.
• Engage in interdisciplinary scholarship related to AI.

Skills

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Interdisciplinary engagement

Education

ABD or Ph.D. in Philosophy

Job description

COLBY COLLEGE, Waterville, ME. Assistant Professor in Philosophy, beginning September 1, 2023. 4.5 courses per year to include one introductory course in Philosophy of Mind/Artificial Intelligence, and three additional courses from candidate’s AOC and AOS.

AOS: Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Mind/Cognitive Science.

AOC: Philosophy of Technology, Philosophy of Information. Competence in the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence is also desirable.

Through a generous gift that created the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Colby College is hiring an interdisciplinary cluster of four faculty members and two postdoctoral associates over the next two years. Faculty at Colby have numerous opportunities to collaborate on research and teaching related to AI; currently there are faculty pursuing AI-related scholarship in geology, anthropology, music, physics, economics, east Asian studies and computer science. Candidates sought are those well-grounded in Philosophy and also eager for interdisciplinary engagement. For more about the Davis Institute for AI see https://davisinstituteai.colby.edu.

The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community. ABD or Ph.D. in Philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence required. Submit C.V., three confidential letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy that includes evidence of a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching, sample syllabus of an Introductory course in Philosophy of Mind/Artificial Intelligence, and cover letter highlighting fit with this job description, to http://apply.interfolio.com/115033. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2022 and continue until position is filled.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law