Assistant Professor of Philosophy

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh seeks an Assistant Professor in a tenure-stream position, pending budgetary approval, with a proposed start date of August 15, 2027. The area of specialization includes Modern Philosophy or Ethics, with broad interpretation of Practical Philosophy.

Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching and regular departmental duties. Required qualifications include a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field by the start date

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or closely related field by start date.
• Promising research agenda.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Perform regular departmental duties.

Skills

Research agenda

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

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.

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

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

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