Instructor of Philosophy

Instructor of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Virginia Tech invites applications for an Instructor position to begin August 10, 2026. We seek a colleague with a PhD in Philosophy whose teaching interests will strengthen our undergraduate curriculum and departmental community. The area of specialization and area of concentration are open. Successful candidates for this position will have a commitment to contributing positively to a supportive departmental community.

An Instructor in the Department of Philosophy will teach a 4–4 undergraduate course load. We welcome candidates who can teach general philosophy courses, including introductory and foundational offerings such as Knowledge and Reality, Critical Thinking, Morality and Justice, and Global Ethics. While there are no research expectations, the successful candidate will have service expectations, including department and college service. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, two-year appointment with the possibility of multi-year renewal based on performance and the availability of funding.

Please submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a letter of interest that addresses the qualifications and responsibilities above, (3) contact information including email addresses for three references, and (4) a teaching statement. Application materials must be submitted online. Address questions to Justin Horn, chair of the hiring committee, at justinhorn.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD in Philosophy or related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Experience mentoring students

Salary Information:
Commensurate with experience: $50,000 to $55,000

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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