Vanderbilt University

Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy

Vanderbilt University • $80K — $120K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Philosophy required
  • Record of internationally recognized scholarship in bioethics
  • Experience in both undergraduate and graduate teaching
  • Proven service contributions to academic departments or institutions
  • Track record of leading-edge research in philosophy

Responsibilities

  • Teach four courses per year (2 undergraduate and 2 graduate)
  • Engage in scholarly research within the bioethics area
  • Contribute to service roles within the department and university
  • Participate in departmental meetings and activities
  • Mentor students and guide their academic progress

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing research
  • Engagement in a vibrant academic community
  • Access to resources for academic conferences and travel
  • Support for collaborative research initiatives
  • Flexible teaching load that allows for research balance
Full Job Description
Description

The Vanderbilt Department of Philosophy seeks to hire a full-time tenured faculty member at the rank of associate or full professor. AOS: Bioethics. AOC: Open. The position will start in the fall semester of 2026. The typical course load is four courses/year (2/2), including undergraduate and graduate teaching, with standard expectations for service to the department and university.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a record of internationally recognized leading-edge scholarship in their respective fields. Ph.D. in Philosophy required.

Application Instructions

Applicants should send a letter of application, a CV, a statement of research and a teaching statement. Finalists will be asked to supply letters of recommendation and student evaluations. In order to ensure full consideration, please submit materials by November 24, 2025 via Interfolio. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

About Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1873 and named after shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the South. Vanderbilt enrolls approximately 12,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and over 100 foreign countries in four undergraduate and six graduate and professional schools. The university is organized into ten schools, including four undergraduate and six graduate and professional schools. Vanderbilt is ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, and is considered one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Vanderbilt's endowment is one of the largest among American universities, standing at $7.2 billion as of 2020.
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