Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Technology
About The Position
The Department of Philosophy at San José State University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Technology to begin in August 2026. While research and teaching on emerging technologies are welcomed, the department is open to a broad interpretation of the technology focus. The university, located in Silicon Valley, actively promotes the intersection of humanities and arts with technology. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist through the new Advanced Institute for Ethical Technologies, which focuses on human-centered technology valuing privacy and ethical decision-making. The Digital Humanities Center, a partnership with the library, supports curriculum development, faculty research, student engagement, and public programming. The Philosophy Department offers BA and MA programs and values diverse philosophical traditions and a diverse student body. SJSU is committed to advancing equity and seeks teacher-scholars who create inclusive, empowering learning environments for all students, particularly those who are historically underserved. The university is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Applicants are encouraged to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence detailing how their experiences contribute to the SJSU community and student success.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Philosophy prior to appointment
- A demonstrated record of effective teaching
- Evidence of the ability to publish and engage in professional activities in the area of philosophy of technology
- Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated expertise in an additional area of philosophy (such as global philosophy, ethics, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of disability, etc.) that informs their philosophical engagement with technology
- Interests in pursuing cross-tradition engagement in doing philosophical work on technology
- Capacity to contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching through the Advanced Institute for Ethical Technology
- Teaching interests and competencies that could contribute to the department’s teaching needs in history of philosophy, ethical theory, phenomenology, Africana philosophy, Asian philosophy, applied ethics (e.g., professional and business ethics, environmental ethics, medical ethics), or phenomenology
- Capacity to supervise MA students interested in pursuing our Advanced Certificate in Ethics of Science and Emerging Technologies
Responsibilities
- Teaching courses in the area of specialization, including “Science, Technology, and Human Values” and “Computers, Ethics and Society”.
- Teaching other general education courses such as Introduction to Philosophy; Logic and Critical Reasoning; Moral Issues; Asian Philosophy; and Professional and Business Ethics; or courses in the history of philosophy.
- Contributing to the department’s ability to offer courses through SJSU Online.
- Sustaining an ongoing record of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, as well as other professional engagement.
- Participating in shared governance, including department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
- Organizing all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
- Demonstrating awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
Benefits
- Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule
- Competitive faculty employee benefits for the higher education sector
- CSU’s excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
