Assistant Professor of Philosophy

University of Michigan-Dearborn; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Philosophy Discipline at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy with a specialization in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and competence in Philosophy of Science or Philosophy of Mind. The appointment begins September 2027; faculty will teach core courses and AI-related offerings, and pursue an active scholarly program.

The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary engagement across the university,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy by time of appointment.
• Strong potential for excellence in research and teaching.
• Interdisciplinary engagement across university programs encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses including Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, and Ethics.
• Develop and teach courses in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and related areas.
• Maintain an active research program and contribute to service in the department and college.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy

Job description

The Philosophy Discipline in the Department of Language, Culture, and the Arts, College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy, with an area of specialization in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and an area of competence in Philosophy of Science or Philosophy of Mind. The preferred starting date is September 2027.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy by the time of appointment and demonstrate strong potential for excellence in research and teaching.
The Philosophy Discipline is committed to excellence in undergraduate education and scholarship. Philosophy serves students from across the university through high-enrollment foundational courses as well as upper-level courses in a broad range of philosophical areas. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of the Philosophy curriculum, particularly in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and related areas, and will have opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement with programs and faculty across the university.
Teaching responsibilities are based on a 2–2 teaching load and will include courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization and competence, as well as foundational Philosophy courses such as Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, and Ethics. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and related areas, which may include AI Ethics and Philosophy of Technology.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research appropriate to a tenure-track appointment and to contribute service to the Philosophy Discipline, the Department of Language, Culture, and the Arts, the College, the University, and the profession.
This is an on-site position, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach in a variety of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses.