Assistant Professor - Philosophy

AACTE Connect360; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 91,462 - 103,452; Full time

Job summary

Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Epistemology, with areas including Applied Epistemology, Social Epistemology, Political Epistemology, Feminist Epistemology, and Virtue Epistemology.

The successful candidate will also teach one section of our introductory formal logic class annually and engage broadly with students and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach epistemology as specified
• Willingness to teach introductory formal logic annually
• Engaging teaching with diverse student body

Responsibilities

• Teach Epistemology (Applied, Social, Political, Feminist, Virtue)
• Teach one section of introductory formal logic each year
• Contribute to service, committees, and leadership when requested

Job description

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753 The Department of Philosophy seeks a full‑time Assistant Professor for a tenure‑track position, beginning September 2027, in AOS: Epistemology (especially Applied Epistemology, Social Epistemology, Political Epistemology, Feminist Epistemology, Virtue Epistemology). The candidate will also be able to teach one section of our introductory formal logic class annually. In addition to their scholarly program, the successful candidate will have broad philosophical interests and will be a dynamic and engaging teacher committed to working with students with diverse interests and backgrounds.

The standard teaching load is 2‑2, with an additional Winter Term course every other year. The candidate will also regularly contribute to Middlebury’s First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty at Middlebury are also expected to contribute to service to the College, including committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department when asked.

Middlebury College is a top‑tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching, research, and service. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a truly open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

This is a full‑time, benefits‑eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $91,462–$103,452 per year.

To apply, submit a letter of application addressed to Professor John Spackman, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research plans (maximum 2 pages each), a writing sample of 25‑30 pages, and at least three current letters of recommendation, with at least two speaking to teaching ability/promise. Applications are submitted electronically via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/187640. More information is available at https://apply.interfolio.com/187640 and https://www.middlebury.edu/college/academics/philosophy. The application deadline is October 16, 2026.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found at http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks/.