Assistant Professor (Philosophy - AI Ethics)
About The Position
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. We are looking for applicants whose work focuses on philosophical issues raised by AI or related technologies. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and regularly teach undergraduate courses on the philosophy of computing and the ethics of computing and AI that serve as core courses for the Computer Science + Philosophy program. In addition, we are looking for someone capable of building interdisciplinary connections between the philosophy department and those departments concerned with computational science. The teaching load is two courses per semester and faculty are expected to be research active and to provide service to the department and university.
Requirements
- PhD expected prior to start date.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Evidence of research accomplishment in the area of focus.
Nice To Haves
- Work focuses on philosophical issues raised by AI or related technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and regularly teach undergraduate courses on the philosophy of computing and the ethics of computing and AI.
- Build interdisciplinary connections between the philosophy department and departments concerned with computational science.
- Be research active.
- Provide service to the department and university.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
