Assistant or Associate Professor, Metaphysics/Epistemology (Philosophy) (T/TE)

Posting Number: req27244Department:

Address: Tucson, AZ USARank:

• To be Determined
• Tenure Information:
• Tenure Track (T/TE)FLSA:ExemptFull Time/Part Time:
• Full TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week:40 Job FTE:1.0Work Calendar:
• TBD

Job Category: Faculty Benefits Eligible:

• Yes - Full Benefits
• Rate of Pay:
• DOECompensation Type:salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
• Number of Vacancies:1Target Hire Date:8/16/2027 Open Date:10/9/2026 Open Until Filled:
• YesDocuments Needed to Apply:
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Four Additional Documents

Duties & Responsibilities: Teaching (40%):Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in metaphysics and other core areas of philosophy, including intermediate logic; prepare and deliver course materials, assess student learning, and provide academic guidance and supervision to graduate students. Standard teaching load: two courses per semester. Research (40%):Develop and maintain an active scholarly research program in metaphysics, epistemology, or related areas; conduct original research and disseminate findings through publications, presentations, and other appropriate academic activities. Service (20%):Participate in service to the Department of Philosophy, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the University of Arizona, and the philosophy profession. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of metaphysics or epistemology in the analytic tradition Knowledge of core areas of philosophy, including intermediate logic. Ability to conduct and disseminate original scholarly research in philosophy. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively and communicate complex philosophical concepts. Ability to provide academic guidance and supervision to graduate students. Ability to contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph. D. in Philosophy by the date of employment. Area of specialization in metaphysics or epistemology in the analytic tradition. Preparedness to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in metaphysics and other core areas of philosophy, including intermediate logic, and to supervise graduate students. Assistant Professor applicants must demonstrate evidence of a promising research agenda and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Associate Professor applicants must demonstrate an established record of research, teaching, and service that would merit tenure at the University of Arizona. Contact Information for Candidates Dennis Tamblyn Manager of Administrationdtamblyn@arizona.eduNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.