Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy

Description

COLBY COLLEGE, Waterville, ME. Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy. One-year sabbatical replacement, beginning September 1, 2026. Four courses per year to include one core survey course in Modern Philosophy for majors, and three additional courses from candidate's AOC and AOS. AOS: Ethics of AI and/or Modern Philosophy. AOC: Modern Philosophy and/or Ethics of AI, Philosophy of Race, Latin American Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, or Political Philosophy. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the inclusiveness and academic excellence of the campus community. ABD or Ph.D. in Philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence required. Submit C.V., three confidential letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy that includes evidence of a commitment to inclusive teaching, and cover letter highlighting fit with this job description, to INTERFOLIO. Review of applications will begin on March 18, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.

Qualifications

ABD or Ph.D. in Philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence required.

Application Instructions

Submit C.V., three confidential letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy that includes evidence of a commitment to inclusive teaching, and cover letter highlighting fit with this job description. Review of applications will begin on March 18, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.