Assistant Professor, Philosophy

Assistant Professor, Philosophy Requisition ID: 2026-10795 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: History Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Department of History at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Philosophy. We are looking for a generalist with a specialization in Early Modern Philosophy, and experience in teaching Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics or applied ethics courses, and introductory courses in philosophy of religion or political philosophy. The successful applicant will teach in our general education program, which offers pre-disciplinary courses focused on big questions in the humanities with a focus on seminal texts and intensive instruction in writing. The department seeks a highly motivated teacher and researcher to join a vibrant community of scholars at our Logan campus. Teaching is the primary focus of this position, and the faculty member will be responsible for teaching six courses per year. The anticipated start date is August 2027. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: * Demonstrate excellence in teaching and effectiveness in research * Teach in our general education program * Contribute to the Philosophy Program's lower-division and upper-division curricula * Mentor undergraduates in their studies in the philosophy program * Demonstrate commitment to high-quality teaching, mentoring, and meaningful educational opportunities * Contribute to service in the Program, Department, College, and University Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * A PhD in Philosophy by July 2027 * Evidence of teaching excellence * Evidence of scholarly productivity Preferred Qualifications: * Evidence of teaching excellence, particularly in Early Modern Philosophy, Introduction to Philosophy, and courses in ethics or applied ethics Required Documents Review of applications begins 26 October 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Along with the online application, please attach: * Curriculum Vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" * The names and email addresses of three references to be typed at the beginning of the application (your references will be asked to upload a letter of recommendation if your candidacy advances to the next level). Along with the online application, please attach the following documents under "Documents 1-10": * A cover letter that speaks to your experience as a teacher and researcher in the field of Philosophy. * Teaching statement addressing your approach to teaching, noting how your teaching approach is particularly suited to supporting the success of a wide range of students. * A sample syllabus for an Introduction to Philosophy course. * Evidence of teaching excellence. Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level. **Document size may not exceed 10... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and acti vities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrim nation).