Assistant Professor in Continental Philosophy

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Category:
Faculty

Type:
Full-time

Location:

Binghamton, NY

Posted:
Aug 28, 2025

Closes:
Open Until Filled

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Position

The Philosophy Department at Binghamton University, State University of New York, is seeking applicants for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position with a research specialization in some area of Continental Philosophy, understood broadly to encompass historical and contemporary traditions.

• Complement the department’s existing strengths and play an active role in the department’s graduate program in Social, Political, Ethical, and Legal Philosophy (SPEL).
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise teaching assistants, serve on thesis and dissertation committees, and direct graduate‑level work.
• Actively participate in department colloquia and other programming.
• Maintain a teaching load of 2/2 and regularly teach undergraduate classes that support Binghamton University’s large Philosophy, Politics, and Law major.
• Contribute to the philosophical breadth of course offerings.
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness and contribute to instruction quality.

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, or closely related field, by August 17, 2026.
• Specialization in an area of Continental Philosophy.
• Understanding of historical traditions in Continental Philosophy.
• Understanding of contemporary approaches in Continental Philosophy.
• Ability to teach graduate‑level Philosophy classes in area of expertise.

• Experience teaching undergraduate classes, either as a teaching assistant or as an instructor.

The start date for the position is August 17, 2026.

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• Detailed Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Writing sample
• Contact information for three professional references

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Applications received by November 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. Initial interviews of selected applicants will take place via Zoom in December. Finalists will be invited for on‑campus interviews in early 2026.

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