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

Position Description

The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start Fall 2026. 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. 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.

The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University offers the B.A. in Philosophy; the B.A. in Religious Studies; the M.A. in Applied Philosophy and Ethics; undergraduate minors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, Value Studies, and Medical Humanities; and graduate certificates in Professional Ethics, Ethics and Digital Technologies, and Environmental Leadership Engagement, and Ethics. PhD in Philosophy required by the time of appointment.