"Assistant Professor Post-Kantian European Philosophy or Kant Department of Philosophy"

The Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) position in the area of Kant or Post-Kantian European Philosophy, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026.

Job responsibilities include teaching 3-4 courses/year at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and conducting thesis supervision. Area of Specialization: Kant or Post-Kantian European Philosophy.

The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.

Department: https://philosophy.berkeley.edu/

Basic qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Application Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans.
• Teaching, Mentorship, and Service Dossier - Please provide evidence of prior experience and accomplishment in teaching and mentorship.
• Writing Sample 1 - Please provide a sample of your academic writing.
• Writing Sample 2 (Optional)
• Writing Sample 3 (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form

Reference requirements: 3-6 letters of reference required.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05091

Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800-$128,700 (9-month academic year salary).

Anticipated start: 07/01/2026.

Application Window: Open date: August 25, 2025. Next review date: October 15, 2025. Final date: October 15, 2025.