Tenure-Track Philosopher: Logic & Language

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant or Associate Professor in Philosophy, beginning Fall 2027. The Knoxville campus operates on the academic semester system with a typical teaching load of four courses per year, and faculty are expected to be highly research-active.

Applicants should have a PhD in Philosophy by August 1, 2027, with a specialization in Philosophy of Language or Logic.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy by start date 8/1/2027.
• Candidates for Assistant or Associate Professor level.
• Area of specialization: Philosophy of Language or Logic.
• Ability to teach PHIL 235 (Formal Logic) is required; PHIL 435 ability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses at all levels and graduate seminars.
• Mentor student research, theses, and serve on committees.
• Contribute to service to department, university, and profession.
• Develop interdisciplinary connections (linguistics, AI, neuroscience).

Skills

Teaching experience

Research excellence

Mentoring students

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant or Associate Professor in Philosophy, beginning Fall 2027. The Knoxville campus operates on the academic semester system with a typical teaching load of four courses per year, and faculty are expected to be highly research-active.

Applicants should have a PhD in Philosophy by August 1, 2027, with a specialization in Philosophy of Language or Logic.