• Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty in Philosophy

    Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Description

    The Philosophy Department at Carnegie Mellon University seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track, appointment of any rank beginning Fall 2026. The department seeks candidates whose research interfaces significantly with that of the CMU-CLeaR (https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/causality/) group and the Tetrad (https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/philosophy/tetrad/) initiative. While Areas of Specialization/Areas of Competence are open, candidates who work in Causal Learning and Reasoning, Philosophy of Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Machine Learning, Quantitative Social Sciences, or at their intersections are especially encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    Qualifications

    The Department of Philosophy strongly supports interdisciplinary and collaborative research. The successful candidate may have a PhD from any discipline, but must show significant engagement with philosophical or foundational issues. The standard teaching load is 3.5 courses per year over 2 semesters, both undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as other non-teaching responsibilities.

     

    Application Instructions

     

    Applications are due by November 20, 2025. To apply, submit the following materials: a letter of intent; curriculum vitae; research statement; educational or teaching statement; 3 letters of recommendation; and one sample of research (e.g. draft paper, published paper or book chapter).

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    **Carnegie Mellon University** is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.