Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Department of Philosophy at Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an area of specialization (AOS) in the History of Western Philosophy with special expertise in either Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy or Modern Western Philosophy. Area of competence (AOC) open, including Cross-Cultural Philosophy and Global Philosophical Traditions. The department is not seeking AOS/AOC in Medieval and Kantian Philosophy and is looking for expertise in other areas. The position begins Fall 2027 and comes with a 10-month renewable contract. Responsibilities will include teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, research and publication, and service to the Department and University. In addition to offerings in the candidate's field of expertise, all members of the Department regularly teach in our introduction to philosophy course: Foundations of Philosophy and courses in Ethics. The successful candidate will also show a willingness to teach in our great books-styled Honors Program. Consequently, a strong background and passion for the History of Philosophy broadly conceived is a must. More generally, candidates should show evidence of excellent teaching at the undergraduate level as well as experience and/or commitment to effective and high-impact teaching practices. Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent scholarly contributions (or the promise thereof) to the field of Philosophy and support the University's mission as a Jesuit, Catholic institution. Ph. D. must be in hand by July 2027 and teaching experience required. Please upload a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a teaching statement accompanied by complete teaching evaluations for at least two classes and their syllabi, and a research statement. Paper applications cannot be accepted. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2026. Virtual interviews are expected to occur in mid December, with in-person on-campus visits anticipated in January. The salary range for this position is $73,500 - $76,000. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Loyola University Maryland offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, vision, and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement and childcare. Full-time employees, their spouses, and their dependents are eligible to receive tuition remission. Loyola University Maryland also qualifies as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer. For a full list of benefits, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/ . Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget. Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Employment Eligibility All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position. University Description Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 "Best Colleges" list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation's top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the "new" dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo's book, Dream School, Finding the College That's Right for You. The list of "new" dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the "best value" private colleges in Kiplinger's Personal Finance . Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation's top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications. Learn more about our prestigious rankings and notable accolades and university profile by clicking on the hyperlinks. Diversity Statement Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values. Ph. D. must be in hand by July 2027 and teaching experience required. Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget. Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Employment Eligibility All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position. University Description Founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1852, Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university and the first institution of higher learning in the United States to bear the name of the founder of the Society of Jesus, Saint Ignatius Loyola. The University inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. At Loyola, the ideals that have guided Jesuit universities for nearly 500 years-academic excellence, care for the whole person, service, justice, diversity, and integrity, among others-continue to mold the academic, social, and spiritual experiences we offer our roughly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the programs we pursue, and the relationships we build with our surrounding communities. Loyola offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs through its three schools: the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College, the University's school of arts and sciences. The benefits of Loyola's Jesuit, liberal arts experience lead to a life-long approach of learning, questioning, and critical analysis that prepare our alumni for-and set them apart in-the workforce and the world. The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 "Best Colleges" list. Loyola was also ranked No. 5 in the nation for career preparation, No. 22 in the nation for student experience, and No. 65 in the nation for impact on graduate salaries. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for more than a decade. The Princeton Review named it one of the nation's top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2027. It is among Washington Monthly's top master's universities nationally and is listed among the "best value" private colleges in Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Learn more about some of the prestigious rankings and notable accolades that Loyola University Maryland has earned from major national, international, and regional reports, studies, and surveys. Diversity Statement Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.