Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Tenure Track

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2023, pending availability of funds.

Area of specialization (AOS): Philosophy of Race and/or Gender

Area of competence (AOC): Open

The Department has a long-standing emphasis on work from diverse approaches, including philosophy in the analytic and continental traditions, as well as the history of philosophy. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

The University of Memphis is a metropolitan Carnegie R1 research institution that offers competitive pay and benefits. Review of applicants will begin November 1, 2022. The Department expects to conduct first round teleconference interviews in early December. Search ends when position is filled.

PhD required by date of employment. Successful candidates will possess a strong research program and excellent teaching skills.

Applications must be submitted online.

Please submit the following materials:

Letter of application

CV

Evidence of teaching excellence

Writing sample

Contact information (including email addresses) for at least three professional references