Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Providence College; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or ABD with Ph.D. in hand by August 2027) from an accredited institution.
• Commitment to engaging diverse students in the classroom and support of the College's mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester in Philosophy.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team-teaching in the Development of Western Civilization Program.

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy

Job description

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island's capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island's renaissance city. Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report "Regional Universities - North Category" and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Overview

Providence College: The Department of Philosophy invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor, commencing August 2027 with area of specialty: Philosophy of AI and Technology, area of concentration: History of Philosophy. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester.

Salary: $68,000-$76,000

Education and Experience

Successful candidates will possess a Ph.D. (or be ABD with Ph.D. in hand by August 2027) from an accredited institution and should have a demonstrable commitment to and/or experience with engaging diverse students in the classroom as well as demonstrable commitments to supporting the College's mission and the Department's dedication to teaching the history of philosophy. They should also be willing to participate in interdisciplinary team-teaching in the College's Development of Western Civilization Program.

Please contact Dr. Licia Carlson, Department Chair, with any questions: [e-mail]