Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy

Saint Anselm College • Goffstown, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Philosophy at Saint Anselm College invites applications for a three-year Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. The area of specialization is Ethics, with a secondary specialization in Technology Ethics, Business Ethics, or Bioethics. The area of concentration is Metaphysics and Epistemology.

The successful candidate will have sympathy for and understanding of the Catholic philosophical tradition and be grounded in the history of philosophy. They will be able to teach PH 205: Nature and the Human Person and other courses across the curriculum that fulfill the two philosophy core learning outcomes: theoretical and ethical reasoning. The candidate will also have demonstrated engagement with Ethics-related programming beyond the classroom and an interest in leading Ethics initiatives on and off campus.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy by May 2027 and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarly research. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability (including sample syllabi and a statement of teaching philosophy), evidence of research potential (such as samples of scholarship, articles, or conference papers), and academic transcripts. Three letters of recommendation are also required. Applications should be received by December 15, 2026, for full consideration.

Saint Anselm College is a Roman Catholic liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition. Founded in 1889, it has a residential campus of more than 350 acres and approximately 2,100 students, with 155 full-time faculty in addition to the monks of Saint Anselm Abbey. The college is located in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Philosophy by May 2027.
• Strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarly research.
• Sympathy for and understanding of the Catholic philosophical tradition.
• Grounding in the history of philosophy.
• Ability to teach PH 205: Nature and the Human Person.
• Demonstrated engagement with Ethics-related programming beyond the classroom.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary specialization in Technology Ethics, Business Ethics, or Bioethics.
• Area of concentration in Metaphysics and Epistemology.

Responsibilities

• Teach PH 205: Nature and the Human Person.
• Teach other philosophy courses across the curriculum that fulfill the theoretical and ethical reasoning core learning outcomes.
• Engage with Ethics-related programming beyond the classroom.
• Take the lead on Ethics initiatives on and off campus.
• Conduct scholarly research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree