Lecturer in Philosophy

Smith College•Northampton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Philosophy at Smith College invites applications for two full-time, non-renewable positions of Lecturer, to begin July 1, 2026. One position is for two years; the other is for one year. Teaching load for both positions is five courses over two semesters. AOS: Open. AOC: The department has teaching needs in philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and logic. Applicants should have an AOC in at least one of these areas. An AOC in logic is needed for one of the positions. Ph.D. in Philosophy by the time of appointment is preferred. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Philosophy are encouraged to apply. Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of Philosophy may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/philosophy As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.