"Postdoctoral Fellow in Space Ethics"

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Wesleyan University’s College of Science and Technology Studies invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Space Ethics, beginning September 1, 2026. The initial appointment is for one year, and is renewable for a second year based on funding and performance. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in STS or related field with a strong focus on the history, philosophy, mythology, politics, law, and/or ethics of outer space. Reporting to Professor Mary-Jane Rubenstein, the Postdoctoral Fellow will teach one class per semester, help with grant-writing, and help plan an inaugural conference for a proposed Space Ethics Research Consortium at the university.

With a strong and diverse undergraduate student body, Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly. To apply, visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/about/careers.html. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including teaching statement, course syllabi and student evaluations. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications should be submitted online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/about/careers.html. Applications completed by April 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. Please contact Meghan Demanchyk at mdemanchyk@wesleyan.edu if you have questions about the application process. Visa sponsorship may not be available.

Work Location: On Campus