Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure stream faculty position, pending budgetary approval. Proposed starting date is August 15, 2027. Area of Specialization: Modern Philosophy or Ethics, Practical Philosophy broadly construed Responsibilities: Undergraduate and graduate teaching, and regular departmental duties.

Applicants should submit a CV (including a dissertation abstract or research statement), letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching ability, and a writing sample. IMPORTANT NOTE- Please DO NOT upload letters of recommendation to the application website. Rather, please have all letters sent to Estelle Burris at eburris@pitt.

edu. Required Qualifications: (1) A PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field expected by the proposed start date; (2) a promising research agenda. Applications received by November 6, 2026 will receive full consideration. The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please direct all further inquiries to Brian Deutsch, briandeutsch@pitt.

edu. Department of Philosophy University of Pittsburgh 1017 Cathedral of Learning Pittsburgh, PA 15260