Assistant Professor - Philosophy

Assistant Professor - Philosophy

College/School/Unit: College of Liberal Arts

Department: Department of Philosophy

Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin
invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant
Professor to begin in the Fall term of academic year 2027-28.
Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research,
and service to the department, college, and university. Required
duties include teaching in the University's Core Curriculum
(specifically in the "Great Questions of Human Life" core
area).

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by
time of appointment, or expect to obtain the Ph.D. within a year of
joining the faculty as Instructor.

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload a CV, three letters of recommendation, a
teaching portfolio, a research statement, and a writing
sample.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on 15 November and
continue until the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget
availability.

For further information please contact:

Josh Dever, Chair, Search Committee

(dever@mail.utexas.edu)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/193762

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