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Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Philosophy

Salary Range or Pay Grade

95,000

Description

The Department of Philosophy at Stony Brook University invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Philosophy starting Fall 2026.

AOS: Environmental Philosophy

AOC: At least one of the following: Ethics; Social and Political Philosophy; Phenomenology;Philosophy of Science; Philosophy of Technology; Indigenous Philosophies; Aesthetics.

The Department, which has strengths in Continental Philosophy and the History of Philosophy, is especially interested in philosophical and historical approaches to climate change, climate justice, and the relation between wilderness and the built environment. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to communicate beyond the discipline; and will contribute a crucial philosophical perspective to the Stony Brook Collaborative for the Earth and the New York Climate Exchange, for which Stony Brook serves as the anchor institution.

The position involves designing and teaching a range of undergraduate courses in addition to specialized graduate seminars (2/2 teaching load), dissertation and thesis supervision, and standard non-teaching duties.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

PhD (or foreign equivalent) at the time of appointment. Demonstrated experience teaching philosophy courses at the undergraduate

level. Ability to design and teach graduate courses in environmental philosophy. Articulated research agenda.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conversant in one or more of the following areas: Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Phenomenology, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Technology, Indigenous Philosophies, or Aesthetics.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a complete dossier: cover letter, CV, a sample of academic writing, an outline of current and future research interests, graduate transcripts, three letters of reference, and a teaching portfolio that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and sample graduate and undergraduate syllabi.

Stony Brook University invites applications from individuals whose experiences, perspectives, and commitments will contribute to a vibrant

academic community. We value a wide range of backgrounds and encourage candidates who bring unique insights that advance excellence, innovation, and access in higher education.

Deadline for completed applications: November 3rd, 2025, 5pm EST.

All application materials must be submitted online via Interfolio. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site ( https://support.interfolio.com/ ) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at [email protected] or (877) 997-8807. For questions regarding this position, please contact the Philosophy Department at [email protected]

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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