Instructional Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Non-Tenure track, January 2027

Description

Chapman University seeks applications for a non-tenure track,
Instructional Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the Schmid
College of Science and Technology. This position is a short-term,
non-renewable appointment effective from January 4, 2027-May 31,
2027.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering
traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of
Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and
vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction
held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as
#100 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report
(2027). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research,
publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and
colleges, including the Schmid College of Science and Technology.
Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an
environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and
faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at
www.chapman.edu .

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach four undergraduate philosophy
courses during the five-month period, ranging from lower- to
upper-division. In addition, they will contribute to program
activities and engage with the community of philosophy faculty and
students.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or its equivalent from an accredited

institution.

• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level

in philosophy courses.

Preferred:

• Specialty in history and philosophy of logic

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following via
Interfolio:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching Statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, which may include (but are

not limited to) student evaluations of teaching, peer/mentor
observations of teaching, sample syllabi, or instructional
materials.

• Contact information for three professional references. Letters

will be requested for short-listed candidates.

Inquiries may be directed to Michael Pace, Search Committee Chair,
at schmidcollege@chapman.edu. Please use “Short-term Philosophy
Faculty Position” as the email subject line. Application review
will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is
filled. Successful completion of a background check is required for
the final candidate. The salary is $45,000 for the five-month
period. Position is contingent on final budget approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides
equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of
their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and
employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital
status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic
protected by state or federal law.