Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences the Assistant Professor of Philosophy is a full-time tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2027.

The Department of Philosophy in Widener Universitys College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate must be prepared to teach Symbolic Logic (sentential and first-order predicate logic) and introductory ethics. The ability to teach business ethics is a plus. The teaching load is 4-3. It will include regular sections of Symbolic Logic and ethics courses serving the Universitys general education program as well as courses in the candidates areas of expertise. Faculty may also teach ASC-101: Thinking Through a course required of all incoming students in the Universitys Foundations and Transformations general education program in which each section is built around a pressing question chosen by the instructor. Faculty may also contribute to the departments Ethical Reasoning certificate and minor. We seek a colleague committed to excellent undergraduate teaching who maintains an active scholarly agenda appropriate to a teaching-focused institution.

Widener is a metropolitan university in Chester Pennsylvania near Philadelphia. Many of our students are first-generation college students and many are preparing for careers in nursing business engineering and other professional fields. Philosophy courses at Widener particularly logic and ethics serve students across the university most of whom are not philosophy majors. We are looking for a teacher who finds that work meaningful and knows how to reach students who did not arrive expecting to study philosophy.

The Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related field is required by August 15 2027.

Widener University is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. The College of Arts and Sciences puts high priority on inclusive pedagogy inclusive mentoring and community engagement. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty staff and students or who would enjoy it and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas throughout their application.

To apply: Complete the online application form at Submit the following as a single PDF:

1. A cover letter that addresses three items:

• Your preparation to teach Symbolic Logic (e.g. prior teaching or TA experience in formal logic or graduate coursework).
• Your preparation to teach introductory ethics and business ethics if applicable.
• Your current and planned scholarship.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Longlisted candidates will be asked to arrange for three confidential letters of reference and to provide graduate transcripts. First-round interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Review of applications will begin on November 2 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information about Widener University and the Department of Philosophy see .

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

Essential duties:

Teaching

• Three or four classes a semester in Fall and Spring in area of expertise and/or first-year courses.

Research

• Establish andmaintaina successful research program in the candidates field.

Academic Citizenship

• Participate in departmental faculty meetings focused on departmental operations and planning and faculty development including pedagogical strategies and student support initiatives.
• Participate in humanities division college and university meetings focused on faculty governance curricular development and enhancing campus-wide inclusive excellence.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned and participation in the intellectual life of the Department the College of Arts & Sciences and the University.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• A demonstrated commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching as shown in teaching materials and evaluations.
• Competence to teach symbolic logic through first-order predicate logic as shown by prior teaching or TA experience in formal logic or graduate coursework.
• Ability to teach introductory ethics.
• An active scholarly agenda appropriate to a teaching-focused institution.
• A Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related field by August 15 2027.

Preferred:

• Ability to teach business ethics.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching including ASC-101: Thinking Through the Universitys required first-year course in which each section is organized around a pressing question chosen by the instructor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• Must be available for in-person instruction.
• Must have the ability to speak clearly and audibly to deliver lectures facilitate classroom discussions and interact with students and colleagues.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age color national origin race religion disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location consistent with Wideners Flexible Work policy.U.S. work authorization is required.

Widener University an independent metropolitan doctoral-intensive university connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching active scholarship personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester PA Wideners main campus is nestled between Philadelphia PA and Wilmington DE with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university please visit our website at .