College of Arts and Sciences-Assistant Professor-Philosophy

University of Alabama at Birmingham • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is searching for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy, beginning August 2026. The teaching load is five courses per year over two semesters (3/2). The successful applicant must have a PhD in philosophy (or other relevant field) by August 2026 and will preferably have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. Areas of specialization (AOS) should include applied ethics, broadly construed; areas of competence (AOC) are open. The new hire will be expected to mainly teach courses in applied ethics (especially bioethics and ethics of AI) at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supporting a graduate certificate in Ethical Dimensions of AI and a planned Master's degree in Bioethics. Applications received by November 20, 2025 will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Required application materials: ● Cover Letter (indicating how the candidate's qualifications and experience prepare them for this position) ● Curriculum Vitae ● Research Statement (approximately 2 pages, explaining current and future research plans) ● Writing Sample (a research paper, ideally in applied ethics) ● Statement of Teaching Philosophy (approximately 2 pages) ● Sample Syllabi (ideally in ethics of AI and/or bioethics) ● Summary of Student Teaching Evaluations (qualitative and quantitative data) ● 3-5 letters of reference First round interviews of selected applicants will take place via Zoom, and finalists will be invited for on-campus interviews. The Department of Philosophy at UAB supports an undergraduate major and also serves the core curriculum. With over 22,000 students and 2,500 full-time faculty members, UAB ranks in the top 20 public universities for federal research funding and is the major teaching-research university in Alabama. Interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching are prominent, and UAB ranks in the top ten nationally for student diversity. Birmingham is the central hub of a metropolitan area of 1.1 million people. It offers a vibrant cultural community with award-winning restaurants and a wide array of recreational opportunities including easy access to many outdoor activities in the Appalachian foothills and the beaches of Alabama.

Requirements

• PhD in philosophy (or other related field) by August 2026

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in applied ethics (especially bioethics and ethics of AI) at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Supporting a graduate certificate in Ethical Dimensions of AI and a planned Master's degree in Bioethics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees