Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Company: Davidson College
Location: Davidson
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Department of Philosophy at Davidson College
invites applicants for a two year Visiting Assistant Professor
beginning July 1, 2026. Areas of Specialization and Competence are
open, but the department anticipates teaching needs in the
following areas: early modern philosophy, political philosophy,
epistemology, philosophy of language, first-year writing.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in philosophy before the start of the
appointment and be committed to outstanding teaching and continuing
scholarly activity. The successful candidate will teach five
courses each year, one of which may be in the college’s Writing
Program. The role does not require committee work or summer
teaching. Undergraduate thesis supervision is possible. Applicants
should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, teaching and
research statement online at https://employment.davidson.edu .
Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which is to
address the applicant’s teaching specifically, will be solicited
from short-listed candidates later in the process. Applications
received by March 6, 2026 will receive full consideration; the
position will remain open until filled. Please address any
questions to Marija Jankovic, chair of the search committee, at
majankovic@davidson.edu .
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