Metaphysics, open rank (assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor) (tenured or tenure-track)

Description

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, IN. Appointment to begin Fall Semester 2026. Rank: Open (assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor) (tenured or tenure-track). AOS: Metaphysics. AOC: Open. Standard teaching load in the department is 2:1 (3 classes per academic year). Duties include teaching, research, and service. Salary competitive. Semester system. 

Qualifications

Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in Philosophy. Candidates at the advanced assistant, associate, or full professor level must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy.

Application Instructions

Associate and full professor candidates are asked to submit a CV and brief cover letter; assistant professor candidates are asked to submit a full dossier, including CV, writing sample, research statement, teaching dossier, reference letters, and brief cover letter. Applications should be submitted by October 15, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Background Check 

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.