Findlay Visiting Professorship

Position Description

Boston University is seeking applicants for the Findlay Visiting Professorship. The Findlay Visiting Professorship was created by the Board of Trustees on July 6, 1993 in honor of Professor John Findlay, a former member of the department, for the purpose of bringing an outstanding associate or full professor in philosophy to Boston University for either one semester or an academic year. The successful applicant will be expected to offer one course per semester and give one public lecture. The salary for this position $100,000. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. The Department of Philosophy believes that the diversity (philosophical included) of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs, and we value dialogue across areas of specialization. Applications should be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33009 and must include a CV and cover letter. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2027.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Boston University, consistent with the AAU’s Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.