Philosophy and Law Assistant Professor

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Fresno

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

California State University, Fresno — College of Arts & Humanities, Department of Philosophy

College website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Philosophy and Law

Assistant Professor – Tenure Track – Fall 2026 (August 2026)

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Pre‑Law curriculum.
• Advise students in their major and assist with law‑school preparation.
• Supervise student research and mentor emerging scholars.
• Conduct and publish research, particularly in philosophy and law.
• Develop and revise curriculum and facilitate community outreach.
• Engage in department, college, and university committees.
• Participate actively in Philosophy Department activities and programming.
• Teach approximately 12 Weighted Teaching Units (four courses) per semester, with potential time‑course reductions for scholarly activities.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Philosophy or a closely related discipline from an accredited (or equivalent) institution.
• Applicants nearing completion (ABD) may be considered; doctorate must be complete by August 1, 2026.

• Commitment to and preparedness for teaching philosophy of law, critical thinking, logic, and epistemology.
• Commitment to and preparedness for advising and mentoring pre‑law students.
• Record of distinguished scholarship in philosophy and law commensurate with years of experience.

• Excellence in teaching philosophy, broadly construed.
• Excellence in teaching students with various learning needs, especially the Fresno State student body.
• Excellence in service, especially advising students.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship with a rich research agenda in philosophy and law, or related interests.
• Interest in developing advanced pre‑law curricular programs such as Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.

Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2026 and all positions automatically close on March 31, 2026. Positions are subject to funding availability.

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• Letter of interest or cover letter addressing required experience and preferred qualifications.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of three professional references.
• Statement about your approach to teaching and advising (≤ 2 pages).
• Representative example of your scholarship.
• Sample syllabus for a course in Philosophy and Law (or additional syllabi if invited for interview).

Candidates invited for an on‑campus visit must submit additional materials by the designated deadline, including:

• Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date).
• Official transcripts.

Search Chair:
Dr. James Rocha – jamesrsnostate.edu

Department of Philosophy, California State University, Fresno

Fresno State’s Pre‑Law Option is housed in the Department of Philosophy and the College of Arts & Humanities. Students may pursue law school or law‑related careers after graduation.

The Department of Philosophy offers a B.A. with options in Philosophy, Pre‑Law, and Religious Studies. It hosts the Peace and Conflict Studies Program, M. K. Gandhi Center, and an Endowed Chair in Jain and Hindu Dharma.

California State University, Fresno is an engaged university dedicated to inclusive education, community involvement, and cultural competence. It is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution, an A‑ANAPISI, and a Carnegie Recognized Community Engagement Institution.

The Fresno State campus sits on the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmatively action and equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.