Tenure Track Faculty, Philosophy

University-of-St-Thomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Employer retirement contribution

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid parental leave benefits

Job summary

The Philosophy Department at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track position in applied ethics to begin Sept. 1, 2027.

Subfields include ethics of AI, data, and digital technology. Ideal candidates will teach six four-credit courses per year at the undergraduate level and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants should hold a PhD in philosophy (or ABD near completion), demonstrate excellence in teaching, and show strong research potential.

Qualifications

• Outstanding reasoning skills and excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Strong research potential and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Willingness to provide service to the department and university.

Responsibilities

• Teach six four-credit courses per year (semester system).
• Teach introductory course: The Person and the Good.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and service to the department/university.

Skills

Reasoning skills

Teaching excellence

Research potential

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Service to department/university

Education

PhD in philosophy

ABD near completion

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Philosophy Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota) invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of applied ethics to begin September 1, 2027. Subfields of particular interest include the ethics of artificial intelligence, data, and digital technology. Candidates specializing in other areas of applied ethics are also encouraged to apply, as are candidates whose specialization relates AI, computing, or technology more broadly to metaphysics, epistemology, phenomenology, philosophy of language, philosophy of science, or philosophy of mind. The teaching load is six, four-credit courses per year (semester system). Ideal candidates will possess outstanding reasoning skills, excellence in teaching philosophy at the undergraduate level with the ability to connect with students from varied backgrounds and with varied interests, strong research potential, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and will provide service to the department and/or university. In addition to teaching courses in their area of specialization, qualified candidates should be well prepared to teach our department’s introductory course, The Person and the Good.

About the Department of Philosophy

The University of St. Thomas is home to a thriving undergraduate philosophy program—one that graduates 30 to 40 majors each year along with an equally large number of minors. Our department is committed to sustaining and developing the Catholic intellectual tradition and we seek candidates who will both (i) support our university’s institutional mission and its emphasis on Catholic intellectual tradition and (ii) expand our department’s interdisciplinary outreach. More information about the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Philosophy can be found at https://www.stthomas.edu/artsandsciences/. More information on the Philosophy curriculum can be found at https://www.stthomas.edu/catalog/curricula/philosophy/index.html.

About the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan areas and Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas at the following link: https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/for-faculty/index.html.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. Learn more about the University of St. Thomas mission and convictions at the Office for Mission website: https://www.stthomas.edu/mission/.

Salary & Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000.

The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. Thespecificsalary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have a PhD (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in philosophy or a closely related discipline, or alternatively, ABD nearing completion will also be considered. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and show strong potential for productive research/scholarly activities.