Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic
liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic
excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive
Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant
experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education
institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed
to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,
moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence
College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is
essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives
to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the
global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Overview
Providence College: The Department of Philosophy invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor, commencing August 2027 with area of specialty: Philosophy of AI and Technology, area of concentration: History of Philosophy. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester.
Salary: $68,000-$76,000
Education and Experience
Successful candidates will possess a Ph.D. (or be ABD with Ph.D. in hand by August 2027) from an accredited institution and should have a demonstrable commitment to and/or experience with engaging diverse students in the classroom as well as demonstrable commitments to supporting the College’s mission and the Department’s dedication to teaching the history of philosophy. They should also be willing to participate in interdisciplinary team teaching in the College’s Development of Western Civilization Program.
Supplemental Information
Please submit the following by Oct. 12, 2026:
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Overview
Providence College: The Department of Philosophy invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor, commencing August 2027 with area of specialty: Philosophy of AI and Technology, area of concentration: History of Philosophy. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester.
Salary: $68,000-$76,000
Education and Experience
Successful candidates will possess a Ph.D. (or be ABD with Ph.D. in hand by August 2027) from an accredited institution and should have a demonstrable commitment to and/or experience with engaging diverse students in the classroom as well as demonstrable commitments to supporting the College’s mission and the Department’s dedication to teaching the history of philosophy. They should also be willing to participate in interdisciplinary team teaching in the College’s Development of Western Civilization Program.
Supplemental Information
Please submit the following by Oct. 12, 2026:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Transcripts
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Writing sample
- Names and email addresses of three recommenders
