Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Full Professor

Job title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Full Professor

Job Overview The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor or tenured Full Professor to begin in August 2027 with an Area of Specialization (AOS) in Philosophy of Mind/Cognitive Science, or Philosophy of Science (general, or specific sciences) or Ethics (theoretical, applied, or social/political). Area of Competence (AOC) is open. The standard teaching load is 2-2.

Essential Functions

• Teach courses in Philosophy, including introductory general education courses, upper-level undergraduate courses that serve the Philosophy BA program, and graduate seminars that serve the Philosophy PhD program.
• Conduct and publish research in Philosophy in their AOS.
• Advise graduate students and supervise Teaching Assistants.
• Contribute service or committee work to the department (such as the Undergraduate or Graduate Studies Committee), college (such as grant or award review committees), and profession (such as peer review for journals or service in professional associations).

Minimum Requirements Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following:

• A PhD in Philosophy or a closely related discipline
• An Area of Specialization (AOS) in one of the following: Philosophy of Mind/Cognitive Science, or Philosophy of Science (general, or specific sciences) or Ethics (theoretical, applied, or social/political).
• One semester of teaching experience at the college or university level, either as instructor or teaching assistant.

Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans
• As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work-Life Balance
• UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Additional

Benefits

Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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