Assistant Professor, Philosophy (Consciousness) (T/TE)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and/or/

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Arizona invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Philosophy with a focus on consciousness, based in Tucson.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in philosophy of mind, neuroscience, cognitive science, AI, and related areas, with a typical load of two courses per semester and substantial effort in consciousness studies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field completed by start date.
• Promising research agenda in consciousness studies is required.
• Ability to teach philosophy of consciousness and related areas identified in the highlights.
• Evidence of undergraduate and graduate teaching excellence is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses focused on consciousness studies and related areas.
• Develop an active interdisciplinary research program and publish findings.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Academic teaching

Scholarly communication

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor, Philosophy (Consciousness) (T/TE)

Location: Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Department: Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Arizona invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in interdisciplinary consciousness research, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the philosophy of consciousness and related areas, including philosophy of mind, philosophy of cognitive science, neuroscience, biology, and/or artificial intelligence, philosophy of religion, and aesthetics. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester, with approximately half of the courses focused on the philosophy of consciousness.

The Department of Philosophy is housed within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The successful candidate will participate actively in the Center for Consciousness Studies and the Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Science. Additional information about the department is available at https://philosophy.arizona.edu/.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching (40%):

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in consciousness studies and other
  core areas of philosophy, with particular responsibility for courses in the
  Consciousness degree programs.
• Prepare and deliver course materials, assess
  student learning, and provide academic guidance and supervision to graduate
  students.
• Standard teaching load: two courses per semester.

Research (40%):

• Develop and maintain an active interdisciplinary scholarly
  research program in consciousness studies and related areas; conduct original
  research and disseminate findings through publications, presentations, and other appropriate academic activities.

Service (20%):

• Participate in service to the Department of Philosophy, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Center of Consciousness Studies, the Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Science, the University of Arizona, and the philosophy profession.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of philosophical approaches to consciousness and related interdisciplinary research.
• Ability to conduct and disseminate original scholarship.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and explain complex philosophical concepts.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to departmental, university, and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in
  Philosophy or another field relevant to interdisciplinary consciousness research by the date of employment.
• Applicants whose Ph.D. is not in Philosophy must demonstrate research and teaching qualifications pertinent to a leading Ph.D. program in Philosophy.
• All applicants must demonstrate evidence of a promising research agenda and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Ability to teach in the philosophy of consciousness and
  related areas identified in the position highlights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students in philosophy of consciousness or related interdisciplinary areas.
• Experience mentoring students and participating in interdisciplinary research or academic programs.

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Tenure Track (T/TE)

Work Details

• FLSA: Exempt
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
• Job FTE: 1.0
• Work Calendar: Academic
• Job Category: Faculty

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
• Rate of Pay: DOE
• Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
• Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Target Hire Date: 8/16/2027

Contact Information for Candidates

Dennis Tamblyn
Program Coordinator, Senior
[e-mail]

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