Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Tenure Track, Fall 2027

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Philosophy, beginning August 1, 2027. The appointments will be in the Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy and the Philosophy Department within Schmid College of Science and Technology.

Successful candidates will conduct independent and original research, provide excellent teaching, and demonstrate academic leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Strong potential for impactful scholarly contributions in Philosophy or related field.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.
• Preferred: prior undergraduate teaching experience in Philosophy or PPE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and original research at the highest academic level, publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate courses and mentor students in Philosophy Department and Humanomics Program.
• Initial teaching load is 2/2 for a total of 12 credit hours annually.
• Actively participate in Smith Institute and University service, and community-engagement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration.

Skills

Independent research

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

Description

Chapman University invites applications for two tenure-trackpositions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Philosophy,beginning August 1, 2027. The appointments will be in the SmithInstitute for Political Economy and Philosophy and the PhilosophyDepartment within Schmid College of Science and Technology.

Successful candidates are expected to conduct independent andoriginal research at the highest academic level, provide excellentteaching, and demonstrate academic leadership. Since the positionsare jointly appointed in the Smith Institute, we seek candidatesinterested in working together with people from differentdisciplinary backgrounds.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified,private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduateprograms in the heart of Orange County, one of SouthernCalifornia’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campusesare home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, threeterritories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges ofChapman, including Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, andSocial Sciences, offer 65 bachelors, 53 masters, and six doctoralprograms, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridgeprograms. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicatedfaculty members who are leaders in their fields, including NobelPrize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Sciencehonorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, andAcademy Award winners.

The mission of the Smith Institute is to reintegrate the study ofthe humanities and economics in the spirit of Adam Smith, theauthor of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and AnInquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, and to recombine research and undergraduate education as adiscovery process in the spirit of Vernon Smith, a founder ofexperimental economics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and original research at the highestacademic level, publishing books and/or articles in peer-reviewedjournals, depending on the candidate’s specialty areas, andextramural grant-seeking.
• Teach undergraduate courses and mentor students in ChapmanUniversity's Humanomics Program and Philosophy Department.
• Initial teaching load is 2/2 for a total of 12 credit hoursannually.
• Actively participate in Smith Institute and University service,and community-engagement initiatives.
• Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain anactive research agenda for future tenure consideration and areevaluated on their research/scholarly activity, teaching andservice.

Qualifications

Of particular interest will be candidates specialized in one ormore of the following: Political Philosophy, Philosophy, Politicsand Economics, and the history of political and economicthought.

Required

• PhD in Philosophy or its equivalent from an accreditedinstitution.
• Strong potential for impactful scholarly contributions in thefield of Philosophy, or a closely related field.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Preferred

• Prior teaching experience in undergraduate Philosophy (orclosely related field) and PPE courses.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that providesequal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless oftheir protected characteristics. All qualified applicants andemployees are encouraged to apply and will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, nationalorigin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mentaldisability, medical condition, military and veteran status, maritalstatus, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristicprotected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of background check is required for finalcandidate. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000a year. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate withexperience. This position is contingent on final budgetapproval.