Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Position Overview

Organization: Philosophy

Title: Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Position Details

Position Description

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington, Seattle invites applications for a full-time (100% FTE) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor Tenure-Track, with an anticipated start date of September 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a 9-month academic tenure-track appointment, 3-year term, renewable, beginning September 16, 2027.

The base salary range for this position will be $9,750-13,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. 

Area of Specialization (AOS): AI and Philosophy. Area of Concentration (AOC): Open, but we are particularly interested in candidates who can add to our strengths in applied ethics or philosophy of science.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust research program that addresses philosophical issues in relation to artificial intelligence and complements existing scholarship in the department; teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; serve on dissertation committees and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; actively participate in service to the university, profession, and broader communities; and promote a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and develop a curriculum that speaks to undergraduate students across campus, including students in Arts & Sciences, Computer Science, and Engineering.

The UW Department of Philosophy is a vibrant community of philosophers committed to excellence in research and teaching. With an expansive vision and an outward focus, the department aspires to practice engaged philosophy, believing our discipline has vital contributions to offer all areas of inquiry. We aim to foster inclusive and interdisciplinary conversations in which philosophical tools and methods are brought to bear upon problems and topics of public interest. Individuals whose backgrounds and interests align with these commitments, including members of groups traditionally underrepresented in our field, are strongly encouraged to apply.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications: Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in philosophy, or a closely allied field, by the start of the appointment. Applicants must provide evidence for excellence in research and teaching.

Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than November 7, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: [link]. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

• Cover letter (detailing your interest in the position, and relevant qualifications and experiences)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Dissertation abstract
• Writing sample
• Research Statement outlining anticipated research agenda for the next 3-5 years
• Teaching Portfolio including Teaching Statement and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness
• 3 letters of recommendation (submitted by letter writers through Interfolio)

Within these materials, applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

We invite you to learn more about the Department here: https://phil.washington.edu.  Please contact Sara Goering (sgoering@uw.edu  or Maria Francom (francom@uw.edu) with questions.

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Equal Opportunity

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