Associate Professor of Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas), part of the University of North Texas System, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies, beginning Fall 2026. UNT Dallas seeks a student-centered, innovative, and collaborative scholar who can help shape the future of liberal education at a rapidly growing public university.

About the role

The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing a new Philosophy minor while leading the creation of interdisciplinary minors and certificate programs that leverage existing academic strengths across the University. In partnership with the President and university leadership, this faculty member will also help develop and advance a university-wide initiative focused on cultivating enduring human traits—including integrity, creativity, persistence, cognitive agility, ethical reasoning, and intellectual resilience—that prepare students for leadership, lifelong learning, and success in an increasingly complex world. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence institutional strategy while contributing to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Expectations for tenure-track faculty at UNT Dallas include excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, resulting in contributions equivalent to a four-course workload each semester. This expectation may be fulfilled through a combination of teaching, scholarly activity, curriculum and program development, and institutional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate philosophy courses.
• Develop a Philosophy minor.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to create innovative interdisciplinary minors and certificate programs.
• Contribute to university-wide initiatives that enhance student learning and success.
• Engage in scholarly activities appropriate to rank.
• Participate in student mentoring, assessment, recruitment, and shared governance.
• Develop and deliver high-impact and engaging course content.
• Foster a dynamic and supportive learning environment for an urban student body.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department's academic offerings.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related discipline by the start date.
• Qualifications consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• Evidence of sustained scholarly productivity.
• Experience with curriculum or program development.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across academic disciplines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Skills

• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate philosophy courses.
• Develop innovative academic programs that respond to student and workforce needs.
• Build productive collaborations with faculty across multiple disciplines.
• Translate philosophical inquiry into educational experiences that prepare students for leadership, ethical decision-making, and lifelong learning.
• Contribute to strategic institutional initiatives through collaborative leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing academic programs, minors, certificates, or interdisciplinary curricula.
• Administrative or academic leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success securing curricular approval for new academic programs.
• Experience integrating philosophy with leadership, ethics, civic engagement, creativity, or the liberal arts.
• Experience working with eclectic student populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-impact educational practices.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research or student organizations.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

This is a security-sensitive position. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, letter of application describing qualifications, teaching philosophy, scholarly agenda, and interest in interdisciplinary curriculum development, contact information for three professional references, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Finalists will participate in virtual interviews followed by on-campus interviews that include a teaching demonstration and a presentation describing their vision for interdisciplinary curriculum development and the role of philosophy in preparing students for success in the twenty-first century.