Philosophy and Law Assistant Professor

Job no: 553226

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Fresno

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

The Department of Philosophy at California State University, Fresno invites applicants for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2026. The new colleague will teach undergraduate courses in the Pre‑Law curriculum, advise students, supervise student research, conduct and publish research, develop curriculum, and facilitate community outreach. The successful candidate will work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the Philosophy Department, the College of Arts and Humanities, and campus wide departments associated with the Pre‑Law program.

Areas of Specialization (AOS):
Philosophy and Law;
Area of Competence (AOC):
Epistemology and/or Logic; the successful candidate will be able to teach epistemology, critical thinking, and logic.

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester (12 WTUs) in the Pre‑Law curriculum and related philosophy courses.
• Advise and mentor students in Philosophy, Pre‑Law, Religious Studies, and law‑school preparation.
• Supervise student research and development of research projects.
• Conduct scholarly research in philosophy and law and publish in peer‑reviewed outlets.
• Develop and revise courses, manage course releases, and serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Engage in community outreach and participate in department programming and outreach initiatives.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Philosophy or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• For ABD candidates, doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching in philosophy of law, critical thinking, logic, and epistemology.
• Demonstrated commitment to advising and mentoring pre‑law students.
• A record of distinguished scholarship in philosophy and law commensurate with experience.

• Excellence in teaching philosophy, broadly construed.
• Excellence in teaching students with diverse learning needs.
• Excellence in service, especially advising students.
• Potential for excellence in scholarship with a rich research agenda in philosophy and law.
• Interest in developing special curricular programs for advanced pre‑law students (e.g., Philosophy, Politics, and Economics).

Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2026. All positions automatically close on March 31, 2026.

Note:

Positions are subject to funding availability.

• Letter of interest or cover letter addressing required experience and preferred qualifications and interest in teaching Fresno State students.
• Names and contact information of three professional references.
• A statement about your approach to teaching and advising (not to exceed two pages).
• A representative example of your scholarship.
• One sample syllabus, ideally for a course in Philosophy and Law. Applicants invited to phone or video interviews may be asked for additional syllabi.

Search Chair:
Dr. James Rocha, jamesrsnostate.edu

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with CSU’s nondiscrimination policy and all applicable laws. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.

Advertised: Nov 20 2025 Pacific Standard Time

Applications close: Mar 31 2026 Pacific Daylight Time