Assistant Professor of Philosophy

About the role

The Philosophy Department at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy to begin in August 2027. A successful candidate will exhibit potential for excellence as a teacher-scholar with a specialization in Continental Philosophy and competence in Feminist Philosophies. We especially welcome candidates with expertise in the history of Western philosophy who can also contribute to our joint History-Philosophy major or our Psychoanalysis minor. Though not required, an ability to offer courses meeting our non-Western or critical Western major requirement is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Regularly contributing courses to the Department's historical and cultural perspectives major requirement in European or American philosophy
• Teaching the program's capstone courses periodically
• Offering elective classes in the candidate's areas of specialty
• Mentoring senior essays and theses
• Advising majors, minors, and undeclared first- and second-year students
• Conducting philosophical research and publishing
• Participating in service to the Department and College

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or in a closely related field required by the time of employment
• A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, to fostering philosophical inquiry, and to collaborative teaching and learning

Benefits

Colorado College offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

Pay

See the Faculty Salary Structure: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-compensation/faculty-salary-structure

Schedule

In the Philosophy Department, regular faculty are expected to teach six of the eight blocks in an academic year, with one of those six blocks dedicated to mentoring senior essays and theses. First-year tenure-track faculty receive one block course release. Following a successful third-year review, tenure-track faculty are eligible for a half-year sabbatical. Faculty then are eligible for sabbaticals in the seventh year, following a successful tenure review, and every seven years thereafter.