"Lecturer in Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence"

Position Summary

The Department of Philosophy and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at the University of Georgia invite applications for a fulltime, renewable Lecturer position to begin in August 2026. AOS: Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence. This is a joint position between Philosophy (the home department) and IAI. Highly competitive salary.

The successful candidate will take an active role in developing new courses in their AOS and related areas which would engage students across multiple disciplinary areas. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours (typically four courses) per semester.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio including sample syllabi, and a writing sample. Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three references as part of their application. Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the search process. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. We will be conducting initial interviews over Zoom. Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Yuri Balashov (yuri@uga.edu) with the subject line “Philosophy of Cog Science and AI position”

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2546P

Working Title: Lecturer in Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence

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 Institute for Artificial Intelligence is a research and instructional unit managing the A.B. in Cognitive Science and two graduate Artificial Intelligence degree programs. The M.S. in AI is one of the oldest such programs in the country. The Ph.D. in AI was approved in 2022. The interdisciplinary nature of AI and Cognitive Science is reflected in the mission and composition of the Institute, with Institute Faculty Fellows coming from a wide variety of departments and colleges across campus.

The Philosophy Department is pluralistic in outlook, representing analytic, continental, historical, and non-western approaches to philosophy, with special strengths in aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of AI.

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: 11/07/2025

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Classification Title: Lecturer

Faculty Rank: Lecturer

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Credentials should reflect a strong commitment to teaching and education. Ability to teach logic is a plus.

While there are no formal research expectations associated with this position, successful candidates should demonstrate competence in the philosophical issues arising at the interface of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, including the latest developments in generative AI. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated teaching excellence prepared to teach a broad selection of undergraduate and graduate courses to students in both humanities and STEM fields. Examples include: Philosophy of Science, Logic, Cognitive Science, and courses on both classical and contemporary Artificial Intelligence.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy