Assistant Professor (Philosophy - AI Ethics)

UIC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

UIC's Department of Philosophy in Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Philosophy with a focus on AI Ethics, beginning August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop and regularly teach undergraduate courses on the philosophy of computing and the ethics of computing and AI, and build interdisciplinary links within the Computer Science + Philosophy program. The teaching load is two courses per semester, with in-person onsite duties.

Qualifications

• PhD required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses on the philosophy of computing and the ethics of computing and AI.
• Develop interdisciplinary connections between the philosophy department and computation-focused departments.
• Two courses per semester teaching load; active in research and service to department and university.

Education

PhD

Job description

Assistant Professor (Philosophy - AI Ethics)

Chicago, IL, United States

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1043085

Posted on: 10/1/2026 - Application Deadline: 12/2/2026

Assistant Professor (Philosophy - AI Ethics)

Hiring Department: Philosophy

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043085

Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
The Department of Philosophy atthe University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track AssistantProfessor position beginning August 16, 2027. We are looking for applicantswhose work focuses on philosophical issues raised by AI or relatedtechnologies. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and regularlyteach undergraduate courses on thephilosophy of computing and the ethics of computing and AI that serve as corecourses for the Computer Science + Philosophy program. In addition, we arelooking for someone capable of building interdisciplinary connections betweenthe philosophy department and those departments concerned with computationalscience. The teaching load is two courses per semester and faculty are expectedto be research active and to provide service to the department and university. UIC faculty are expected to carry out theirresponsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegialon-campus community.

Minimum Qualifications
PhD expected prior to start date,evidence of teaching effectiveness and research accomplishment in the area offocus.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.