Assistant Professor (Philosophy)
UMass Boston
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About the Role
- Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor
- Area of Specialization: Law and Philosophy
- Start Date: September 1, 2027
Key Responsibilities
- Teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses related to law and philosophy, including legal reasoning.
- Assist in the development of new courses for the Philosophy and Law minor, Philosophy, Law and Ethics major, and Philosophy and Public Policy major.
- Contribute to the development of these programs.
- Support pre-law efforts across the College of Liberal Arts.
- Maintain a typical teaching load of two courses per semester.
- Be a productive scholar with active research agendas.
- Demonstrate pedagogical commitments.
- Advise students.
- Participate in faculty governance at the departmental and university level.
- Contribute to the excellence and diversity of the department and the University's mission.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PhD in philosophy by August 31, 2027.
- Legal education or experience is a plus.
- Candidates should engage the diverse life experiences of the student body.
- Candidates should appreciate that students bring their holistic selves into the academic setting.
- Candidates should recognize and articulate how their own life experiences and backgrounds have shaped their journeys, practices, and commitments as researchers, scholars, and educators.
Application Instructions
- Deadline for application: November 16, 2026.
- Submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research interests
- Teaching statement
- Article-length writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation
Contact Information
- Queries about the position: Christopher Zurn, Department Chair ([email protected])