Assistant Professor, Philosophy

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Department of Philosophy invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 10, 2027. The area is Metaphysics and Epistemology, with AOC open, and a 2-2 undergraduate/MA course load.

A PhD by appointment and a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Metaphysics and Epistemology are required; history of philosophy teaching is a plus. Salary range $73,000–$83,000 for a 9-month appointment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment
• Active research agenda in Metaphysics and Epistemology
• Evidence of teaching excellence in Metaphysics and Epistemology

Skills

Research agenda

Teaching excellence

Metaphysics & Epistemology knowledge

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Philosophy at Virginia Tech invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Philosophy to begin on August 10, 2027. The area of specialization (AOS) is Metaphysics and Epistemology (broadly construed), and the area of concentration (AOC) is open. The standard courseload is 2-2 and includes courses at the undergraduate and graduate (MA) level. Applicants must have a PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment and a demonstrated record of excellence in research in and teaching of Metaphysics and Epistemology. While not a requirement, the department is also very interested in candidates with teaching interests in the history of philosophy. For more information about Philosophy at Virginia Tech, please visit: https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-philosophy.html.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment


• An active and relevant research agenda


• Evidence of teaching excellence

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

The expected salary range is $73,000 – $83,000 per annum (9-month academic appointment), depending on experience

Hours per week

*

Review Date

November 15, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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