Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies)

Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies) Position Title: Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies) Location: Round Rock, San Marcos, Other - Online Department: Philosophy Position Description The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective undergraduate and graduate teacher, develop a productive research program, contribute to department and college initiatives and leadership, especially the Philosophy Dialogues, and be committed to teaching lower‑level philosophy courses as part of a core curriculum. Typical teaching load is 3/3, with a 2/2 assigned for the first two years. Summer teaching is sometimes available depending on student demand. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Philosophy by the time of appointment, or an ABD with a letter verifying anticipated completion before 1 August 2027. Previous teaching experience. Research and teaching specialization in Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies. Teaching competence in Philosophy/Ethics of Digital Technologies and Philosophy/Ethics of AI. Evidence of teaching excellence. Active research program. Evidence of professional or institutional service. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in one or more of Applied Philosophy, Bioethics/Medical Humanities, Environmental Philosophy. Experience teaching large classes (100+ students). Experience teaching or mentoring graduate students. Experience in interdisciplinary teaching or research. Experience coordinating a speaker series, community engagement, or conference/symposia. Legal Notice Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment and subsequent routine background checks and cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements. Reasonable Accommodation: If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible. Eligibility for Employment: In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas State University