Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Trustees of Mount Holyoke College; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy to begin July 1, 2027. The teaching load is four courses per year, and the successful candidate will have a strong record of undergraduate teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. Ph.D.

or ABD is required. Area of specialization is open; must teach symbolic logic and advanced undergraduate courses in logic or formal methods. History of philosophy teaching is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD required.
• Area of specialization open.
• Ability to teach symbolic logic.
• Ability to teach advanced logic or formal methods courses.
• History of philosophy teaching is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per year at the undergraduate level.
• Mentor a diverse student body.
• Develop courses in logic and/or formal methods.

Skills

Teaching

Symbolic logic

Undergraduate

Mentoring diverse students

Education

PhD or ABD

Job description

Job No: R-0000003705

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Work Type: Faculty

Full time

In-Person

Start Date: 07/01/2027

Job Description

The Department of Philosophy at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to begin July 1, 2027. The teaching load is four courses per year. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion.

A Ph.D. or ABD is required. The area of specialization is open.

The candidate must be able to teach symbolic logic. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach advanced undergraduate courses in logic and/or other formal methods in philosophy. The ability to teach courses in the history of philosophy is also an asset.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including syllabi and complete teaching evaluations from recent courses), a statement about teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, and a statement about mentoring a diverse student body. Reference letters will be requested at a later date in the process.

Salary

Minimum starting rate of pay: $90,000.

Location

Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college with 2,200 students and 220 faculty. Mount Holyoke College is located about 90 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and is a member of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts.

Background Checks

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds.

As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution.

The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum.

We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve.

Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.