Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy with Leadership of the UGA Ethics Hub
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Posting Number: F2677P
Working Title: Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy with Leadership of the UGA Ethics Hub
Department: Franklin-Philosophy
About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department: The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.
College/Unit/Department website: https://www.phil.uga.edu/
Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 04/01/2026
Open until filled: Yes
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.
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Classification Title: Open Rank
Faculty Rank: Open Rank (Tenure Track)
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track or Tenured
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field.
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.
Additional Requirements: Candidates considered for the Associate or Full Professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. These guidelines can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure/.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar with national and/or international visibility in ethics, a well-developed and active program of research, evidence of instructional excellence, a record of public outreach, and demonstrated capacity for academic leadership, preferably including grantsmanship, philanthropic fundraising, and alumni engagement. Record of scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment at the advanced Associate or Full Professor level; Demonstrated expertise in ethics or practical ethics; Evidence of effective undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and mentoring; Demonstrated leadership role relevant to directing academic programs or interdisciplinary initiatives; Demonstrated success building interdisciplinary collaborations or initiatives; Strong record of research productivity and scholarly impact in applied ethics; Strong record of supporting or developing ethics-related curricula or pedagogy across disciplines; Strong record of public scholarship or external partnerships related to applied and practical ethics; Evidence of philanthropic engagement, grantsmanship, and familiarity with development and alumni relations
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