Assistant Professor - Cognitive Science & Philosophy of Mind

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Department of Philosophy at the University of South Florida invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-earning Assistant Professor position in Cognitive Science and Philosophy of Mind. The anticipated start date is August 7, 2027, and salary is negotiable. The area of concentration is open. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate strong research potential and contribute to the development of the university’s new undergraduate degree program in Cognitive Science. The position also calls for versatile teaching and a clear commitment to courses that promote student success and contribute to improved four-year graduation rates. The department has particular strengths in the history of philosophy and philosophy of science, and recent hires have contributed to its active intellectual community. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching excellence (sample syllabi and teaching statement), and an approximately 25-page writing sample representative of their research direction as one combined PDF. Three recommendation letters should be sent directly to [email protected]. Application review begins immediately, and applications must be received by October 30, 2026. The search is subject to final budget approval. The position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Requirements

PhD in Philosophy, Cognitive Science, or a cognate field from an accredited institution, completed by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate strong research potential.
Contribute to the development of the new undergraduate degree program in Cognitive Science.
Teach a range of courses with a clear commitment to promoting student success and improving four-year graduation rates.