Associate Professor of Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas), part of the University of North Texas System, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies, beginning Fall 2026. UNT Dallas seeks a student-centered, innovative, and collaborative scholar who can help shape the future of liberal education at a rapidly growing public university. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing a new Philosophy minor while leading the creation of interdisciplinary minors and certificate programs that leverage existing academic strengths across the University. In partnership with the President and university leadership, this faculty member will also help develop and advance a university-wide initiative focused on cultivating enduring human traits - including integrity, creativity, persistence, cognitive agility, ethical reasoning, and intellectual resilience - that prepare students for leadership, lifelong learning, and success in an increasingly complex world. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence institutional strategy while contributing to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Expectations for tenure-track faculty at UNT Dallas include excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, resulting in contributions equivalent to a four-course workload each semester. This expectation may be fulfilled through a combination of teaching, scholarly activity, curriculum and program development, and institutional leadership. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate philosophy courses, develop a Philosophy minor, collaborate with faculty across disciplines to create innovative interdisciplinary minors and certificate programs, and contribute to university-wide initiatives that enhance student learning and success. The faculty member will also engage in scholarly activities appropriate to rank and participate in student mentoring, assessment, recruitment, and shared governance.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related discipline by the start date.
Qualifications consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
Evidence of sustained scholarly productivity.
Experience with curriculum or program development.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across academic disciplines.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing academic programs, minors, certificates, or interdisciplinary curricula.
Administrative or academic leadership experience.
Demonstrated success securing curricular approval for new academic programs.
Experience integrating philosophy with leadership, ethics, civic engagement, creativity, or the liberal arts.
Experience working with eclectic student populations.
Demonstrated commitment to high-impact educational practices.
Experience mentoring undergraduate research or student organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach undergraduate philosophy courses.
Develop a Philosophy minor.
Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to create innovative interdisciplinary minors and certificate programs.
Contribute to university-wide initiatives that enhance student learning and success.
Engage in scholarly activities appropriate to rank.
Participate in student mentoring, assessment, recruitment, and shared governance.
Teach and develop undergraduate courses in philosophy and interdisciplinary studies.
Develop and deliver high impact and engaging course content.
Foster a dynamic and supportive learning environment for an urban student body.
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department's academic offerings.
Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development.