Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Allendale, MI

Full Time

R103734

Summary: The Philosophy Department at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Philosophy Department to begin Fall 2026. Applicants are expected to have a PhD or ABD in Philosophy or a closely related field. The Philosophy Department at GVSU is focused on undergraduate education and values the history of philosophy, diverse philosophical traditions and schools of thought, and interdisciplinary and applied philosophical thinking. Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or closely related field. Current ABD candidates will be considered for a two-year contract with the provision that the Ph.D. must be completed by December 2027.

• Potential for successful college-level teaching and active research.

• Scholarly expertise in some area(s) of Early Modern Philosophy.

• Teaching competence in Early Modern Philosophy.

• Teaching competence in at least one of Philosophy of Science or Philosophy of Technology.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.

• Potential to contribute, in collaboration with other colleagues, to sustaining the Philosophy Department's disciplinary and interdisciplinary contributions to the University.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Scholarly expertise in some areas of Philosophy of Science and Technology Broadly Construed.

• Ability to work on interdisciplinary collaborations, including curriculum, with other parts of the university such as computing, health sciences, environmental science, environmental studies, or engineering.

Responsibilities: Tenure-line faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are typically hired on nine-month contracts, with a nine-credit hour teaching load per semester. They are also expected to engage in scholarly/creative activity, service, and a significant focus, which is equivalent to three credit hours of additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and/or service depending on the successful candidate's interests and the department's needs. The successful candidate will regularly teach Early Modern Philosophy (PHI 313 Reason, Experience, Morality at the Dawn of Modernity: Early Modern Philosophy) as well as introductory and intermediate courses in Philosophy located across GVSU's General Education program.

Minimum Starting Salary: $67,000; commensurate with experience.

Benefits:https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/tenure-track-faculty-benefits-467.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Department: The Philosophy Department at Grand Valley State University aims to set a standard of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service in the University and the community that is centered on the fundamental intellectual and practical value of philosophy as a discipline. We aspire to develop students' abilities to question and wonder as well as their skills in careful thinking, critical judgment, and oral and written communication. We foster a diverse community of inquiry through the study of philosophy and its methods in different historical periods, cultural contexts, and intellectual traditions. Our 11 full-time faculty represent a broad area of philosophical traditions, expertise, and approaches that we are committed to sharing with our c. 40 majors and c. 100 minors, as well as with the more than 1000 students we teach each semester from across the university. The Department values extra-curricular opportunities such as Philosophy Club, Ethics Bowl, and Philosophy Colloquium and has collaborations with other disciplines at the university and partners within the broader community.

College:https://www.gvsu.edu/clas/clas-voyage-1184.htmhttps://www.gvsu.edu/clas/ is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor's degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered learning community that welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to offering students an accessible and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education that prepares them for meaningful careers. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.

University: Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts over 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students' social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found athttps://www.gvsu.edu/hro/community-resources-1056.htmthe https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/community-resources-1056.htm.

How To Apply: Apply online athttps://www.gvsu.edu/hro/jobs-at-grand-valley-state-university-1194.htm. To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following items to the online application:

(1) Combined in order as a single document (i) a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU & (ii) a Curriculum vitae

(2) Teaching philosophy statement

(3) Research statement

(4) Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts issued to students are acceptable)

(5) Sample of completed or in-progress research.

The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Note that it is possible to upload at most five individual files to the online application. The files combined cannot exceed 5MB. In addition, applicants should submit 3 confidential letters of recommendation. These should be sent to mailto:phidept@gvsu.edu.

Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, email Human Resources at mailto:hro@gvsu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to Chair of the Philosophy Department, Andrew Spear (mailto:speara@gvsu.edu).

Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants will begin on November 11, 2025. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See http://www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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