Assistant Professor of Philosophy: Ethics & Emerging Tech

Texas State University; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program, contribute to department and college initiatives (notably the Philosophy Dialogues), and support core curriculum offerings.

Typical teaching load is 3/3, with a 2/2 assignment for the first two years; summer teaching may be available.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy by time of appointment.
• Evidence of productive research program.
• Willingness to contribute to department initiatives and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned.
• Develop an active research program.
• Contribute to Philosophy Dialogues and department initiatives.
• Advise students and participate in core curriculum offerings.

Skills

Teaching

Research productivity

Leadership

Education

PhD in Philosophy

ABD with anticipated completion by Aug 2027

Job description

The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective undergraduate and graduate teacher, develop a productive research program, contribute to department and college initiatives and leadership (especially the Philosophy Dialogues), and to be committed to teaching lower-level philosophy courses as part of a core curriculum. Members of the department have secured funding through NSF, NEH, AAAS, Rethinking Priorities, and Humanities Texas in recent years.

Typical teaching load is 3/3, with a 2/2 assigned for the first two years. Summer teaching is sometimes available, depending on student demand.

The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University offers the B.A. in Philosophy; the B.A. in Religious Studies; the M.A. in Applied Philosophy and Ethics; undergraduate minors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, Value Studies, and Medical Humanities; and graduate certificates in Professional Ethics, Ethics and Digital Technologies, and Environmental Leadership Engagement, and Ethics. Course assignments are based on expertise and departmental need, possibly including doctoral-level Responsible Conduct of Research/Research Ethics. Some teaching may be in evening courses or online.

Members of the department’s faculty regularly teach courses in 11 programs outside of our department: Latino/a Studies, African American Studies, Women’s Studies, Sustainability Studies, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Education, History, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Undergraduate Research, and the Honors College The Department has 53 full-time faculty members in Spring 2026 (5 in Religious Studies, 46 in Philosophy, and 2 who teach in both disciplines), and teaches the largest number of undergraduate philosophy students of any public university in Texas, averaging over 9,000 students per year over the past six years. Departmental activities include the Philosophy Dialogues, a program of ~50 public-facing events each semester including lectures, films, readings, performances, and discussions; an active chapter of Phi Sigma Tau; an annual student symposium; a growing Religious Studies Student Organization; two student journals (Texas Philosophical and Stance); three professional journals; an Ethics Bowl team, and an International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition team.

PhD in Philosophy required by the time of appointment. ABD candidates please provide a letter from your committee chair verifying your anticipated completion before 1 August 2027.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.