Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Description

The Philosophy Discipline in the Department of Language, Culture, and the Arts, in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy, specializing in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and with competence in Philosophy of Science or Philosophy of Mind. The preferred starting date is August 2027.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy at the time of appointment and demonstrate strong potential for excellence in research and teaching.

The Philosophy Discipline is committed to excellence in undergraduate education and scholarship. Philosophy serves students from across the university through popular foundational courses as well as upper-level courses in a broad range of philosophical areas. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of the Philosophy curriculum, particularly in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and related areas, and will have opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement with programs and faculty across the university.

Teaching responsibilities are based on a 2-2 teaching load and will include courses in the candidate's areas of specialization and competence, as well as foundational Philosophy courses such as Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, and Ethics. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, as well as courses in related areas such as Philosophy of Science and/or Philosophy of Mind. Depending on the candidate's expertise, these may also include courses in areas such as AI Ethics and Philosophy of Technology. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research appropriate to a tenure-track appointment and to contribute service to the Philosophy Discipline, the Department of Language, Culture, and the Arts, the College, the University, and the profession.

This is an on-site position, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach in a variety of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy completed by the time of appointment. Candidates who have not yet completed the Ph.D. should include a letter from their dissertation supervisor confirming that they are expected to complete all degree requirements prior to the start of the appointment.
• Area of specialization in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence.
• Area of competence in Philosophy of Science or Philosophy of Mind.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in philosophical research.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach foundational undergraduate Philosophy courses, including courses such as Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, and Ethics.
• Ability to develop and teach courses in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and related areas.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated potential for interdisciplinary teaching, research, or collaboration involving artificial intelligence and related areas.
• Experience with, or interest in, developing connections between Philosophy and other academic disciplines or programs.

Application Instructions

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Sample of published research, if applicable
• Teaching statement
• Holistic Engagement Statement (optional)
• Names of three professional references

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

All applications must be submitted via Interfolio. Applications submitted through careers.umich.edu will not be reviewed.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The University of Michigan-Dearborn is unable to provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Campus and Community Information

The University of Michigan-Dearborn was founded in 1959 on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn, Michigan. As one of the University of Michigan's three campuses, we serve over 8,000 students and provide high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education programs that embody the prestige of the University of Michigan name. Our mission is rooted in a commitment to Metro Detroit's well-being and diversity, fostering a caring, dynamic, intellectual, and socially welcoming environment.

UM-Dearborn utilizes the Boyer Model of academic scholarship. We distinguish ourselves by building and nurturing intentional, mutually beneficial partnerships with local industries, governments, and community organizations. Our faculty are recognized for their excellence in scholarship and teaching and are actively engaged in professional and academic service. UM-Dearborn offers ample opportunities for creative, collaborative research, practice-based learning, and community engagement through scholarly and educational partnerships.

Faculty have the privilege of working closely with their students, 47% of whom are first-generation college students, 46% are Pell Grant-eligible, and 31% are students of color.

The average class size is 25 students, and 69% of classes have fewer than 30 students. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UM-Dearborn among the best regional universities in the Midwest. In 2024, UM-Dearborn ranked the number-one regional public university in Michigan and third in the Midwest. The university is also recognized on Forbes' list of America's Top Colleges. For more information, please visit our website at

Dearborn is a vibrant, diverse community centrally located within one of America's largest business regions. The area provides a variety of urban, suburban, and rural environments within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, its suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.