Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy with Leadership of the UGA Ethics Hub

Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy with Leadership of the UGA Ethics Hub The Department of Philosophy at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full‑time, tenured Associate or Full Professor position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The position is open to advanced Associate Professors with the potential for promotion to Full Professor upon hire, and includes leadership of the UGA Ethics Hub. Position Details

• Faculty Rank: Open Rank (Tenure Track)
• Contract Type: Academic (9 mo) – Full‑time, tenured
• Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2026

Responsibilities Provide leadership for campus‑wide efforts in ethical reasoning and practical ethics, supporting faculty engagement and collaboration across colleges and schools. Support curricular development and instructional excellence in ethics‑related courses to help meet the new general education requirement focused on ethical reasoning. Promote strong course design and evaluation practices in ethical reasoning. Advance opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student training in practical ethics, including mentorship and professional development. Foster interdisciplinary research and scholarly collaboration in practical ethics and related areas. Enhance the visibility and impact of ethics‑related scholarship at UGA. Develop public‑facing programming and partnerships that advance ethical discourse beyond the university, including by securing external support through philanthropy, grants, and private sector engagement. Qualifications PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field. Record of scholarly achievement at the advanced Associate or Full Professor level. Demonstrated expertise in ethics or practical ethics. Evidence of effective undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and mentoring. Demonstrated leadership role relevant to directing academic programs or interdisciplinary initiatives. Strong record of research productivity and scholarly impact in applied ethics. Strong record of supporting or developing ethics‑related curricula or pedagogy across disciplines. Strong record of public scholarship or external partnerships related to applied and practical ethics. Evidence of philanthropic engagement, grantsmanship, and familiarity with development and alumni relations. Application Requirements Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing scholarly qualifications and leadership experience relevant to directing the UGA Ethics Hub, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Applications received by May 1, 2023 will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled. Contact Search Chair: Paula Lemons – View email address on click.appcast.io. EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Georgia