Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Loyola University

3d•$73,500 - $76,000

About The Position

The Department of Philosophy at Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. The area of specialization is the History of Western Philosophy, with special expertise in either Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy or Modern Western Philosophy. The area of competence is open, including Cross-Cultural Philosophy and Global Philosophical Traditions. The department is not seeking candidates whose specialization or competence is in Medieval or Kantian Philosophy. The position comes with a 10-month renewable contract. Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, conducting research and publishing, and serving the Department and University. Faculty teach courses in their areas of expertise as well as Foundations of Philosophy and Ethics. The successful candidate will also demonstrate willingness to teach in the university’s great books-styled Honors Program. Candidates should have a strong background and passion for the History of Philosophy broadly conceived, evidence of excellent undergraduate teaching, experience and/or commitment to effective and high-impact teaching practices, excellent scholarly contributions or promise of them, and support for the University’s mission as a Jesuit, Catholic institution. A Ph.D. must be in hand by July 2027, and teaching experience is required. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a teaching statement with complete evaluations for at least two classes and their syllabi, and a research statement. Reference information will be requested after applying. Paper applications are not accepted. Review begins October 31, 2026; virtual interviews are expected in mid-December, with on-campus visits anticipated in January. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The University does not sponsor employment visas unless explicitly stated otherwise. Successful candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check. The salary range is $73,500–$76,000. Final offers may depend on job-related experience, internal equity, and budget alignment. Loyola University Maryland offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement contributions, childcare contributions, and tuition remission for full-time employees and their spouses and dependents. The University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.

Requirements

Ph.D. must be in hand by July 2027.
Teaching experience is required.
Area of specialization in the History of Western Philosophy, with special expertise in either Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy or Modern Western Philosophy.
Strong background and passion for the History of Philosophy broadly conceived.
Evidence of excellent undergraduate teaching and experience and/or commitment to effective, high-impact teaching practices.
Excellent scholarly contributions to Philosophy, or promise of such contributions.
Support for the University’s mission as a Jesuit, Catholic institution.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Teach and mentor undergraduate students.
Conduct research and publish scholarly work.
Provide service to the Department and University.
Teach courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as Foundations of Philosophy and Ethics.
Demonstrate willingness to teach in the great books-styled Honors Program.