Assistant Professor in Continental Philosophy

Job Description

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.

The successful candidate will complement the department's existing strengths and play an active role in the graduate program in Social, Political, Ethical, and Legal Philosophy (SPEL). SPEL supports a diverse scholarly community engaged with value theory from multiple historical traditions and contemporary approaches. Excellence in research and an appreciation of pluralism in philosophical inquiry are essential. The candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise teaching assistants, serve on thesis and dissertation committees, direct graduate-level work, and actively participate in department colloquia and other programming.

The teaching load is 2/2. The candidate will regularly teach undergraduate classes supporting Binghamton University's large Philosophy, Politics, and Law major. Ability to contribute to the breadth of our course offerings is welcome. The department values demonstrated teaching effectiveness.

• 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.

August 17, 2026.

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://bin

Please submit:

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

Applications received by November 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. Selected candidates will be asked to submit additional materials such as a teaching dossier and reference letters. Initial interviews will take place via Zoom in December. Finalists will be invited for on-campus interviews in early 2026.

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