Assistant Professor of AI Ethics

Penn State; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in AI ethics within the Philosophy Department, with a 50% appointment in the Rock Ethics Institute. The role includes residential and online instruction and service, with in-person teaching as an essential function. Start date is Fall 2027 with flexibility.

Ph.D. in philosophy or related field is required by appointment date.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in philosophy or related field by appointment date.
• Demonstrated ability as researcher, scholar, and teacher in AI ethics.
• Evidence of growth in scholarly achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mix of residential and online courses; normal university service.
• Develop curriculum related to AI ethics for general education, the major, and university-wide initiatives.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary ethics projects within the Rock Ethics Institute and college-wide initiatives.

Skills

AI ethics research

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in philosophy or related field

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in AI ethics within the Philosophy Department, with a 50% appointment in the Rock Ethics Institute. The role includes residential and online instruction and service, with in-person teaching as an essential function. Start date is Fall 2027 with flexibility.

Ph.D. in philosophy or related field is required by appointment date.