Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an tenure-stream Assistant Professor of Philosophy, starting August 15, 2027, in the Department of Philosophy at Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh campus. The search seeks a scholar in Modern Philosophy or Ethics, with a broad view of practical philosophy, and a commitment to rigorous undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Responsibilities include teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs and participating in regular departmental duties.

Qualifications

• PhD in philosophy or closely related field expected by the proposed start date.
• Promising research agenda.
• Evidence of teaching ability.
• CV should include a dissertation abstract or research statement and letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Regular departmental duties.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research planning

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Professor of Philosophy (26006475)

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Philosophy - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006475 )

The Department of Philosophy seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure stream faculty position, pending budgetary approval. Proposed starting date is August 15, 2027.

Area of Specialization: Modern Philosophy or Ethics, Practical Philosophy broadly construed

Responsibilities: Undergraduate and graduate teaching, and regular departmental duties.

Applicants should submit a CV (including a dissertation abstract or research statement), letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching ability, and a writing sample.

*IMPORTANT NOTE*- Please DO NOT upload letters of recommendation to the application website. Rather, please have all letters sent to Estelle Burris at [e-mail].

Required Qualifications:
(1) A PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field expected by the proposed start date; (2) a promising research agenda.

Applications received by November 6, 2026 will receive full consideration.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please direct all further inquiries to
Brian Deutsch, [e-mail].

Department of Philosophy
University of Pittsburgh
1017 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Applicants should submit a CV (including a dissertation abstract or research statement), letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching ability, and a writing sample.

*IMPORTANT NOTE*- Please DO NOT upload letters of recommendation to the application website. Rather, please have all letters sent to Estelle Burris at [e-mail].

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility : This position may be bargaining unit eligible

Campus : Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable

Required Attachments : Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.