Faculty in Philosophy Value Theory

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The Philosophy Department at Binghamton University, State University of New York, is conducting an open rank search for a professor with a research specialization in Social and Political Philosophy, Ethics, and/or Philosophy of Law. We are taking a broad look at promising research programs in all of these areas. Hiring will occur at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

We will give serious consideration to eligible applicants at any stage of career, but a demonstrated trajectory of high scholarly achievement is required.

• Play an active role in the department’s graduate program in Social, Political, Ethical, and Legal Philosophy (SPEL), supporting a diverse scholarly community engaged with value theory from multiple historical traditions and a variety of contemporary approaches.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses and supervise teaching assistants.
• Serve on thesis and dissertation committees, direct graduate‑level work, and actively participate in department colloquia and other programming.
• Maintain a 2/2 teaching load, regularly teaching undergraduate classes that support Binghamton University’s large Philosophy, Politics, and Law major.

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, or closely related field, by August 17, 2026.
• Specialization in Social and Political Philosophy, Ethics, or Philosophy of Law.
• Ability to teach graduate‑level Philosophy classes in area of specialization.

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

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Applications received by November 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. After an initial review of these application materials, selected candidates will be asked to submit additional materials. Initial interviews of selected applicants will take place via Zoom in December. Finalists will be invited for on‑campus interviews in early 2026. The start date for the position is August 17, 2026.

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