Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy - Department of Philosophy and Religion

Clemson University:
College of Arts and Humanities:
Philosophy & Religion

Location: Hardin 222

Open Date: Feb 26, 2026

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Clemson University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy, a one year position renewable for up to 3 years. Employment to begin August 15, 2026
. Ph.D. in Philosophy required at that time. AOS:
Philosophy of law, AOC open.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses in the Law, Liberty, and Justice concentration of the philosophy major:
Intro to Law, Liberty, and Justice;
Philosophy of Law;
Crime and Punishment. The ability to teach social and political philosophy as well as other intro-level classes would be an asset. The teaching load is 3/3 and includes introductory and upper-level courses.

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Clemson is a Carnegie Tier 1 Research University that combines the scientific and technological horsepower of a major research university with the academic and social environment of a small college. It is situated halfway between Charlotte and Atlanta in South Carolina's rapidly growing Upstate region.

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Ph.D. in Philosophy required at the time of appointment.

Applications Must Be Submitted Via Interfolio

Applicants Should Submit The Following Documents

• Cover letter
• CV
• A syllabus for an upper division course in Philosophy of Law
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (maximum 10 pages)
• Teaching statement including a list of courses taught
• Three confidential letters of recommendation, at least one of which speaks to teaching

The Final date to receive applications is March 23, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
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Inquiries about applying should be made to Dan Wueste, Professor and Search Chair, at ernest.

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