Assistant Professor

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park, is a vibrant and research-active department with strengths across many areas of philosophy, including ethics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, political philosophy, metaphysics, logic, philosophy of artificial intelligence, and decision theory. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Philosophy, and hosts the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major (PPE), as well as the university’s new BA in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI, in collaboration with AIM). Our faculty and students pursue philosophical questions with rigor, creativity, and attention to their significance for human life, public reason, science, technology, and society.
The Department of Philosophy seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Philosophy of Mind, with teaching competence in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidate will maintain an active, innovative research program that interfaces with the cognitive and neurosciences; teach and mentor undergraduates as well as graduate students in our PhD program; contribute to the department’s PPE and HCAI, where appropriate; and participate in departmental, university, and professional service.
Physical Demands:
Normal classroom teaching demands.
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualification:
Education: PHD or equivalent in Philosophy or related field by the time of appointment.
Experience: 2 years of research in Philosophy of Mind, and some prior teaching experience at the university level.
Preferences:
Ability to contribute teaching relevant to the new BA program in Human-Centered AI.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter
CV
Research Statement
Teaching Statement
Writing Sample
3 or more references
Best Consideration Date: 11/1/2026
Posting Close Date:12/15/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Financial Disclosure RequiredNo
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DepartmentARHU-Philosophy
Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular
Salary Range90000-95000
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