Assistant Professor of Philosophy

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The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026.  Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2026 in the field of philosophy.

Candidates should be effective teachers with a strong commitment to excellence in scholarly research. We welcome applications from scholars engaged in high-quality research in the philosophy of democracy, including Western, non-Western, and/or intercultural approaches. The ability to engage more than one philosophical tradition is highly valued. While the areas of competence are open, we especially welcome candidates with teaching and research expertise in Ancient Greek philosophy, feminist philosophy, Indigenous philosophy, philosophy of disability, or epistemology. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school and university activities.

The salary range at the Assistant Professor rank is $90,000-101,000. Include (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and (4) a copy of recently published paper or a working paper. Please arrange three letters of recommendation to be directly submitted through the job application portal: after the candidate submits the application, Workday will prompt the applicant to provide contact information about their letter writers. Application deadline is October 15th, 2025. Contact Jin Y. Park, Department Chair (jypark@american.edu) with questions. 

American University is a private institution located in Washington DC, within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies and graduate degrees in Philosophy, including the M.A. in Philosophy and a joint MA in Ethics, Peace and Human Rights. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department at http://www.american.edu/cas/philrel/.

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Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.