Assistant Professor of AI Ethics & Interdisciplinary Ethics

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package (medical,

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Philosophy Department at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in AI ethics, to start Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate research and teaching excellence in AI ethics and contribute to curriculum development across general education, the major, and university initiatives.

The position includes a 50% appointment in the Rock Ethics Institute, with a teaching load of four courses per year, plus one

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in philosophy or related field required by the appointment date.
• Demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in AI ethics.
• Ability to develop curriculum related to AI ethics for general education, the major, and university initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Duties include teaching, research, and service.
• Four courses per academic year with one course release per year for five years to enhance ethics initiatives.

Skills

AI ethics

Research

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in philosophy or related field

Job description

The Philosophy Department at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in AI ethics, to start Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate research and teaching excellence in AI ethics and contribute to curriculum development across general education, the major, and university initiatives.

The position includes a 50% appointment in the Rock Ethics Institute, with a teaching load of four courses per year, plus one