Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellow in Philosophy of Science

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

California Institute of Technology invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellowship in philosophy of science. Begin fall 2027. Teach two undergrad courses in year one and three in year two. Appointment contingent on Ph.D.

completion. Deadline: November 7, 2026. Hiring salary is $75,268. Caltech offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• PhD required for appointment.
• Philosophy of science or closely related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach two undergraduate courses in the first year (~ten weeks each).
• Teach three undergraduate courses in the second year.

Skills

Philosophy of science

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Philosophy of Science

Job description

The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellowship to begin in time for Caltech’s fall term 2027. We welcome applications from candidates working in the field of philosophy of science (broadly construed) and closely related areas. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two (approximately ten-week) undergraduate courses in the first year of their appointment and three undergraduate courses in their second year. The appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D.

Deadline for applications is November 7, 2026.

Hiring Salary: $75,268

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

Caltech is an equal opportunity employer and, as a federal contractor, takes affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.