Assistant Professor

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Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - CALL - Department of Philosophy

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Position Number:

0084089

Title:

Assistant Professor (Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy)
Position: 84089
Hiring Unit:
College of Arts, Languages & Letters, Department of Philosophy

Location:

Manoa Campus
Date Posted: 10/14/2026
Closing Date:
Continuous - application review begins November 16, 2026
Salary Information:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track:
Tenure
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent
Other Conditions:
The Department of Philosophy of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy at the level of Assistant Professor to start Fall 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funds.

Founded in 1936 by Charles

A. Moore and Wing-tsit Chan, the Department of Philosophy at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa fosters dialogue between European/N. American and Eastern philosophers. Uniquely positioned among U.S. philosophy departments, it currently supports a BA and MA program, and doctoral work in Buddhist, Chinese, Indian, Islamic, Japanese, and Western philosophy.

Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate, as part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language, culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment.

• Teach graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization and contribute to the department’s graduate program.
• Teach introductory and upper-division courses in ancient philosophy, including Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy, and core/general courses based on the needs of the department.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain an active program of research and publication.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including service on examination committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in philosophy from a college or university of recognized standing by the date of appointment. ABD applicants will be considered, but all requirements for the degree must be completed by August 2027.
• Area of specialization in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy.
• Demonstrated research competence in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy.
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience or demonstrated ability to establish a successful teaching program.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

• Research or teaching competence in an additional area of philosophy that would support the department’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
• Familiarity with, or demonstrated interest in, non-Western philosophy.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, training, and supervision of graduate and/or undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.

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