Endowed Professorship (open area)

Description

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, IN. The Department of Philosophy seeks to appoint a chairholder to the McMahon-Hank Professor of Philosophy. We welcome qualified applicants working in any subfield of Philosophy. Appointment to begin Fall Semester 2026. Rank: Full professor, endowed chair (tenured). AOS: Open. 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 must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related field.

Application Instructions

Please submit a CV and brief cover letter. Rolling application deadline, with review starting November 1, 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.