Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy with Leadership of the UGA Ethics Hub

Position Summary

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenured Associate or Full Professor position in Philosophy, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Advanced Associate Professors with potential for promotion to Full Professor upon hire will be considered.

This position includes leadership of the UGA Ethics Hub, a campus-wide initiative housed in the Department of Philosophy and serving the entire University of Georgia. The Ethics Hub advances undergraduate and graduate education, interdisciplinary research, and public engagement in practical ethics and ethical reasoning across disciplines as part of a new General Education requirement, effective Fall 2027.

The responsibilities of this position are to carry out research; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Philosophy and the successful candidate’s area of scholarly expertise; supervise graduate and undergraduate research; and perform service to the department, college, and university. In addition, in leading the UGA Ethics Hub, the successful candidate will provide strategic and intellectual leadership for a multidisciplinary ethics initiative.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership for campus-wide efforts in ethical reasoning and practical ethics, supporting faculty engagement and collaboration across colleges and schools
• Supporting curricular development and instructional excellence in ethics-related courses across disciplines to help meet the new general education requirement focusing on ethical reasoning
• Promoting strong course design and evaluation practices in ethical reasoning
• Advancing opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student training in practical ethics, including mentorship and professional development
• Fostering interdisciplinary research and scholarly collaboration in practical ethics and related areas
• Enhancing the visibility and impact of ethics-related scholarship at UGA
• Developing public-facing programming and partnerships that advance ethical discourse beyond the university, including by securing external support through philanthropy, grants, and private sector engagement.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit: (1) a cover letter addressing scholarly qualifications and leadership experience relevant to directing the UGA Ethics Hub; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) the names of three references. For questions, please contact Search Chair Paula Lemons at plemons@uga.edu. All applications received by May 1st will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.