Assistant Professor of Philosophy

UM29 Salisbury University (SU); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Philosophy. The successful candidate will teach six courses (24 credits) per academic year, including Philosophy of Healthcare, and contribute to undergraduate teaching, research and professional development.

The role supports the Health Humanities minor and collaborates with CHHS pre-professional programs through curriculum development, teaching, and service to the department and the wider university community.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or adjacent fields.
• Expertise in Philosophy of Healthcare.
• ABD considered.
• AOS: open, with preference for expertise in Philosophy of Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses (24 credits) per academic year in Philosophy, including courses in Philosophy of Healthcare.
• Support the Health Humanities minor and CHHS pre-professional programs through teaching and curriculum development.
• Perform service to the department, school and the profession, and teach general education courses.
• Support the department's public outreach.

Skills

Philosophy of Healthcare

Education

PhD in Philosophy

ABD considered

Job description

JR102215 Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Open)

Department: Philosophy Department, PM

Position Type: Regular

Open Date: 09-30-2026

Close Date: $70,000 to $77,000

Job Summary

The primary duty will be to teach six courses (24 credits) per academic year in Philosophy, some of which will be in Philosophy of Healthcare. This role requires a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, research and professional development. This role will support our Health Humanities minor, and our collaboration with the CHHS pre-professional programs through teaching and curriculum development. This role is also expected to perform service to the department, school and the profession, and to teach our general education courses. Finally, this role will support the department's public outreach.

Authority and Accountability

This position reports to the Chair of the Philosophy Department.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or adjacent fields
• Expertise in Philosophy of Healthcare
• ABD considered
• AOS: open, with preference for expertise in Philosophy of Healthcare

Preferred Qualifications

• AOC: Ethics, Critical Thinking, and Social and Political Philosophy
• Experience or interest in Public Philosophy
• Grounded in History of Philosophy, broadly

Additional Job Information

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Salary: $70,000 to $77,000

Equal Opportunity Statement

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Culture and Location

Salisbury University sets success in motion.

A member of the University System of Maryland, SU is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 63 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. The beautiful 200-acre campus is a warm and friendly environment for faculty, staff and students. SU is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, close Atlantic beaches and a few hours from major metropolitan cities.