Assistant Professor

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

40d•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Philosophy of Mind, with teaching competence in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidate will maintain an active, innovative research program that interfaces with the cognitive and neurosciences. They will teach and mentor undergraduates and graduate students in our PhD program, contribute to the department’s Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI) programs as appropriate, and participate in departmental, university, and professional service. The University of Maryland's Department of Philosophy is a research-active department with strengths in various philosophical areas, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, and hosting the PPE major and a new BA in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.

Requirements

PHD or equivalent in Philosophy or related field by the time of appointment.
2 years of research in Philosophy of Mind.
Some prior teaching experience at the university level.

Nice To Haves

Ability to contribute teaching relevant to the new BA program in Human-Centered AI.

Responsibilities

Maintain an active, innovative research program that interfaces with the cognitive and neurosciences.
Teach and mentor undergraduates as well as graduate students in our PhD program.
Contribute to the department’s PPE and HCAI, where appropriate.
Participate in departmental, university, and professional service.