"Visiting Professor of Philosophy"

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 Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year full-time visiting professor of philosophy beginning September 1, 2026. AOS: Philosophy of Science; Science and Values; AOC: Open, with some preference for Philosophy of Biology, Medicine, or Computer Science. Candidate’s teaching will contribute to the College of Science and Technology Studies, whose interdisciplinary major combines course work in science and technology studies with courses in a science. Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field is required. The teaching load is 3/2 (4 preps) in person on Wesleyan’s campus. 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://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. 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 University’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 completed by March 6, 2026, will receive full consideration. Please contact Lynn Higgs (lhiggs@wesleyan.edu) with questions about the application process or Joseph Rouse (jrouse@wesleyan.edu) with questions about the position. Visa sponsorship may not be available.

Work Location: On Campus