Assistant Professor, Philosophy
Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Philosophy at Virginia Tech invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Philosophy to begin on August 10 2027. The area of specialization (AOS) is Metaphysics and Epistemology (broadly construed) and the area of concentration (AOC) is open. The standard courseload is 2-2 and includes courses at the undergraduate and graduate (MA) level. Applicants must have a PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment and a demonstrated record of excellence in research in and teaching of Metaphysics and Epistemology. While not a requirement the department is also very interested in candidates with teaching interests in the history of philosophy. For more information about Philosophy at Virginia Tech please visit: Qualifications
- A PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment
- An active and relevant research agenda
- Evidence of teaching excellence
Application Materials and Deadline
Screening of applications will begin November 15 2026. For full consideration all materials must be submitted prior to this date. Please submit:
- A CV
- A cover letter
- A research statement
- A writing sample
- Evidence of teaching excellence
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references
Please direct questions to Dr. Kelly Trogdon Search Committee Chair Department of Philosophy 401-A War Memorial Hall Blacksburg VA 24061 Phone: Email:
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
The expected salary range is $73000 $83000 per annum (9-month academic appointment) depending on experience
Hours per week
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Review Date
November 15 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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