Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy

Vanderbilt Medical Group; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, seeks a full-time, tenured Philosophy professor at the associate or full professor level with an emphasis on bioethics. The position starts in fall 2026 and includes teaching four courses per year (2/2) across undergraduate and graduate programs, plus departmental and university service.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy and a track record of internationally recognized scholarship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy required.
• Record of internationally recognized leading-edge scholarship in their field.
• Tenured track at associate or full professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Teach a typical load of four courses per year (2/2) across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide substantial service to the department and university.
• Conduct research and maintain an active, internationally recognized program in bioethics.

Skills

Bioethics

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy

Job description

Vanderbilt University: College of Arts and Science: Humanities: Philosophy

Location

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN

Open Date

Oct 17, 2025

Description

The Vanderbilt Department of Philosophy seeks to hire a full-time tenured faculty member at the rank of associate or full professor. AOS: Bioethics. AOC: Open. The position will start in the fall semester of 2026. The typical course load is four courses/year (2/2), including undergraduate and graduate teaching, with standard expectations for service to the department and university.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a record of internationally recognized leading-edge scholarship in their respective fields. Ph.D. in Philosophy required.

Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilitiesand prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunitywithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.