Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Department of Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences Job at University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

  • University of Cincinnati
  • Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

 

Current UC employees must apply internally via  SuccessFactors  

 

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

 

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

 

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at  . 

 

 

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

 

 

About the Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy is a PhD-granting department with strengths in philosophy of science, philosophy of cognitive science, and applied ethics and social/political philosophy. We comprise 14 full-time faculty, more than 25 active PhD students, and affiliated faculty across the University. 

 

Department faculty lead the Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS), the UC Center for Humanities and Technology (CHaT), and the Cincinnati Ethics Center. The department also has close connections to the Institute for Research in Sensing (IRiS) and the Center for Cognition, Action, and Perception (CAP). Many department faculty pursue interdisciplinary or empirically informed research projects.

Job Overview

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor or tenured Full Professor to begin in August 2027 with an Area of Specialization (AOS) in Philosophy of Mind/Cognitive Science, or Philosophy of Science (general, or specific sciences) or Ethics (theoretical, applied, or social/political). Area of Competence (AOC) is open. The standard teaching load is 2-2.

Essential Functions

  • Teach courses in Philosophy, including introductory general education courses, upper-level undergraduate courses that serve the Philosophy BA program, and graduate seminars that serve the Philosophy PhD program.
  • Conduct and publish research in Philosophy in their AOS.
  • Advise graduate students and supervise Teaching Assistants.
  • Contribute service or committee work to the department (such as the Undergraduate or Graduate Studies Committee), college (such as grant or award review committees), and profession (such as peer review for journals or service in professional associations).

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following:

  • A PhD in Philosophy or a closely related discipline
  • An Area of Specialization (AOS) in one of the following: Philosophy of Mind/Cognitive Science, or Philosophy of Science (general, or specific sciences) or Ethics (theoretical, applied, or social/political).
  • One semester of teaching experience at the college or university level, either as instructor or teaching assistant.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online at requisition #104144. In addition to filling out the online application, candidates at the Assistant Professor level should upload as “additional documents”: a CV, cover letter, statement of research interests and plans, teaching dossier, and one writing sample. Because the system does not manage confidential reference letters, candidates should arrange to have at least three confidential letters of recommendation sent via Interfolio or other dossier service, or by the letter writers themselves, to the Search Committee Chair at philosophy-search@uc.edu .

Candidates at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level need only upload a CV, cover letter, and the names of three people who can serve as references. References will not be contacted for letters until a later stage and candidates will be notified before references are contacted.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. First round interviews will be held via Zoom in December 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

 

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

 

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

 

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

 

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

 

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
  • Professional development & mentorship opportunities

 

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our  .

 

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click for a list of acceptable documents.

 

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the . We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at  jobs@uc.edu . 

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

 

REQ: 104144

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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