Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies)

About the role

The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective undergraduate and graduate teacher, develop a productive research program, contribute to department and college initiatives and leadership (especially the Philosophy Dialogues), and to be committed to teaching lower-level philosophy courses as part of a core curriculum.

Responsibilities

- Teach 3/3 undergraduate courses in Philosophy/Ethics of Digital Technologies and Philosophy/Ethics of AI. - Teach 2/2 undergraduate courses in Philosophy/Ethics of Digital Technologies and Philosophy/Ethics of AI in the first two years. - Teach up to 2 summer courses. - Develop and maintain a research program focused on Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies. - Participate in department and college initiatives and leadership, especially the Philosophy Dialogues. - Contribute to the department’s core curriculum and interdisciplinary programs.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Philosophy by time of appointment. (ABD candidates should provide a letter from your committee chair verifying anticipated completion before 1 August 2027). Previous teaching experience. Research and teaching specialization: Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies. Teaching competence in: Philosophy/Ethics of Digital Technologies and Philosophy/Ethics of AI. Evidence of teaching excellence. Evidence of professional or institutional service.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching large classes (100+ students). Experience teaching or mentoring graduate students. Experience in interdisciplinary teaching or research. Experience in coordinating a speaker series, community engagement, or conference/symposia.

Qualifications

- PhD in Philosophy by time of appointment. - Previous teaching experience. - Research and teaching specialization: Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies. - Teaching competence in: Philosophy/Ethics of Digital Technologies and Philosophy/Ethics of AI. - Evidence of teaching excellence. - Evidence of professional or institutional service.

Benefits

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience. - Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. - Opportunities for professional development and collaboration within the department and college.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The typical teaching load is 3/3, with a 2/2 assigned for the first two years. Summer teaching is sometimes available, depending on student demand.