Assistant Professor of Philosophy; Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies

Job Opportunities at Texas State University Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies)

Position Title Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies)

Job Posting Number 2026087

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Job Location Round Rock, San Marcos, Other - Online

Department Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be an effective undergraduate and graduate teacher, develop a productive research program, contribute to department and college initiatives and leadership (especially the Philosophy Dialogues), and be committed to teaching lower-level philosophy courses as part of a core curriculum.

Members of the department have secured funding through NSF, NEH, AAAS, Rethinking Priorities, and Humanities Texas in recent years.

Typical teaching load is 3/3, with a 2/2 assigned for the first two years. Summer teaching is sometimes available, depending on student demand.

• Ph.D. in Philosophy by the time of appointment. ABD applicants should provide a letter from the committee chair verifying anticipated completion before 1 August 2027.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Research and teaching specialization:
  Ethics and Philosophy of Emerging Technologies.
• Teaching competence in Philosophy/Ethics of Digital Technologies and Philosophy/Ethics of AI.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Active research program.
• Evidence of professional or institutional service.

• Teaching experience in Applied Philosophy, Bioethics/Medical Humanities, or Environmental Philosophy.
• Experience teaching large classes (100+ students).
• Experience teaching or mentoring graduate students.
• Experience in interdisciplinary teaching or research.
• Experience coordinating a speaker series, community engagement, or conferences and symposia.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Fall 2027

06/09/2026

09/08/2026

09/04/2026

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment and subsequent routine background checks and cybersecurity screenings, in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Applicants can contact Talent Acquisition for assistance.