Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy or 19th and 20th European Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, first or second term, with an expected start date of July 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek a scholar whose work specializes in (i) Political Philosophy or in (ii) 19th- and 20th-century European Philosophy, in the French or German tradition.

The selected candidate will pursue their own research agenda, collaborate with faculty inthe Department of Philosophy and other areas of the Division of the Arts & Humanities and University, and teach in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load for tenure-track positions is typically four courses per year on the quarter system. Additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program, and service on departmental and university committees.

Assistant Professor: $90,000-$120,000;
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses. This position is benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The department invites applications from candidates specializing in any of the two areas listed above. We seek a colleague with an ambitious research agenda yielding active and innovative scholarship, characterized by cogency of argument, knowledge of the literature, and originality of interpretation. Successful applicants will contribute to the scholarly community of the department and university, and have the ability or potential to be an excellent teacher in the university’s core curriculum, in introductory to advanced undergraduate courses in Philosophy, and in graduate courses related to their area of expertise.

All requirements for receipt of a PhD in a relevant field must be completed prior to the start of the appointment.

Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of Chicago’s recruitment website at  by 10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM Eastern Time on October 15, 2026:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Dissertation abstract
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• One article-length writing sample
• One sample syllabus for an introductory course
• One sample syllabus for an advanced undergraduate course
• Three letters of recommendation

The department prefers to receive all letters of recommendation by October 15, 2026, if possible.

But all letters must be received no later than October 23, 2026.

Only complete applications will be considered.

• Teaching evaluations, if available
• One additional writing sample (if a second writing sample is submitted, the applicant should designate it as the secondary sample)
• One additional sample syllabus

After the initial review, applicants who advance may be asked to submit additional material. Questions may be sent to icago.edu with the subject heading JUNIOR SEARCH. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

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