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Position TitleAssistant Professor of Instruction - Philosophy/Medical Humanities

Job Posting Number2026032NTL

Job LocationRound Rock, San Marcos

College/DivisionCollege of Liberal Arts

Department/SchoolPhilosophy

Position Description

TheDepartment of Philosophy (https://www.txst.edu/philosophy.html) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction. The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective undergraduate and graduate teacher, contribute to department and college initiatives and leadership (especially the Philosophy Dialogues), and to be committed to teaching lower-level philosophy courses as part of a core curriculum. Members of the department have secured funding through NSF , NEH , AAAS ,

The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University offers the B.A. in Philosophy; the B.A. in Religious Studies; the M.A. in Applied Philosophy and Ethics; undergraduate minors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, Value Studies, and Medical Humanities; and graduate certificates in Professional Ethics; Philosophy and Ethics of Digital Technologies; and Environmental Leadership, Engagement and Ethics. Course assignments are based on expertise and departmental need, possibly including doctoral-level Responsible Conduct of Research/Research Ethics. Some teaching may be in evening courses or online. Summer teaching is sometimes available, depending on student demand. There are expectations of service related to teaching, course design, and curricular development at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels. We strongly support cross-disciplinary initiatives.

Members of the departmental faculty regularly teach courses in support of interdisciplinary programs across campus, teaching courses as part of 9 distinct programs including: Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, the Honors College, Chemistry & BioChemistry, Sustainability Studies, History, and International Studies. The Department had 48 full-time faculty members in Fall 2023 and teaches the largest number of undergraduates in philosophy of any public university in Texas, averaging over 9,000 students per year over the past six years. Departmental activities include the Philosophy Dialogues, a program of ~60 public-facing events each semester including lectures, films, readings, performances, and discussions; an active chapter of Phi Sigma Tau; an annual student symposium; an annual alumni banquet; a growing Religious Studies Student Organization; two student journals; three professional journals; an Ethics Bowl team, and an International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition team.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

+ PhD in Philosophy

+ Professional Activity (presentation at a peer-reviewed conference or publication in a peer reviewed journal)

+ Research and Teaching specializations in BioEthics, Research Integrity/ RCR , Ethics and Dementia, Engineering Ethics, Philosophy of Death and Dying, and American Pragmatism.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with course or curricular design

+ Interdisciplinary teaching or research

+ Experience with externally funded grants

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53260.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following before July 24, 2025. A CV, a letter of Interest, and Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) references. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in theReference Lettersection of the employment application. Upon submission of your application, an automated email will be generated and sent to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential online portal. Applicants are highly recommended to remind their referees to respond to the letter request in a timely manner.

If the letter of recommendation will be collected through Interfolio Dossier, please provide the specific Interfolio email in lieu of the references email. If a central office is responsible for responding to all reference letter requests in your department, please notify Faculty and Academic Resources [email protected] (%[email protected]) .

The candidate selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Type of PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start DateFall 2025

Posting Date07/17/2025

Review Date07/25/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53260

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