Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy Leadership UGA Ethics Hub

Position Summary

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenured Associate or Full Professor position in Philosophy, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Advanced Associate Professors with potential for promotion to Full Professor upon hire will be considered. This position includes leadership of the UGA Ethics Hub, a campus‑wide initiative housed in the Department of Philosophy and serving the entire University of Georgia.

The Ethics Hub advances undergraduate and graduate education, interdisciplinary research, and public engagement in practical ethics and ethical reasoning across disciplines as part of a new General Education requirement, effective Fall 2027. The responsibilities of this position are to carry out research; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Philosophy and the successful candidate’s area of scholarly expertise; supervise graduate and undergraduate research;

and perform service to the department, college, and university. In addition, in leading the UGA Ethics Hub, the successful candidate will provide strategic and intellectual leadership for a multidisciplinary ethics initiative.

• 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 across disciplines to help meet the new general education requirement focusing 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

PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field.

Candidates considered for the Associate or Full Professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. These guidelines can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Record of scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment 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
• Demonstrated success building interdisciplinary collaborations or 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

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, or 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 hrweb.