**Job Description:** The Philosophy Department of Fairfield University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin September 2025 pending budget approval. AOS: Philosophy of Law AOC: Open, although the department has needs in Social and Political Philosophy. Candidates should also be prepared to teach Introduction to Philosophy as well as upper division courses in their area of specialization. The Philosophy Department is a significant contributor to the University core curriculum. Candidates are invited to consult the _Magis_ core description on our website and to address their interest and ability to teach in any of its signature elements. https://fairfield.edu/academics/core-curriculum/index.html The teaching load is 3 courses per semester. Salary is competitive. **Qualifications** A Ph.D. in Philosophy is required by the time of the appointment. Teaching experience is necessary. **Application instructions** Applications are accepted online. Please click “Apply Now” and submit the following materials: 1) cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) research statement and writing sample 4) teaching statement including evidence of teaching effectiveness 5) evidence of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion To ensure full consideration, please submit all required documents by December 10, 2024. Questions should be directed to Dr. Ryan Drake at rdrake@fairfield.edu **_Please Note: If you have more than 5 documents to attach to your application, please combine them into 5 or fewer documents._** **Category:** Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. *Disclaimer The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. _All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check._ Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. **Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a** **_Resume/CV_** **. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.** **Faculty Positions** **: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description.** **Staff positions** **: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu**