Job description
Join a leading philosophy department in Cambridge, MA, as a full-time Lecturer in Philosophy. The role blends delivering engaging courses with active research, mentorship, and service to the academic community. We value clear reasoning, rigorous argumentation, and a commitment to inclusive education.
In this position you will teach a mix of core and elective philosophy courses, supervise student research projects, and contribute to curriculum development. You will collaborate with faculty across disciplines and participate in department seminars, departmental outreach, and public philosophy initiatives.
Responsibility
- Deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses in philosophy across areas such as ethics, metaphysics, logic, and political philosophy.
- Design engaging syllabi, assessment strategies, and inclusive teaching practices that support diverse learners.
- Supervise student research, capstones, and master’s theses; mentor junior scholars and teaching assistants.
- Maintain an active research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed venues; present at conferences and departmental events.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop new courses, interdisciplinary programs, and grant-funded initiatives.
- Contribute to department service, including admissions, curriculum planning, and colloquia.
- Promote public philosophy through talks, community partnerships, and outreach activities.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and evidence-based teaching practices.
Qualification
- PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field (or ABD with a defined progress plan).
- Demonstrated teaching excellence with evidence of student impact and engagement.
- Strong research trajectory with ongoing publications or conference participation.
- Ability to teach core and elective courses with broad accessibility and inclusivity.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective collaboration and teamwork.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in pedagogy and scholarship.
- Experience supervising theses or independent studies is desirable.
- Willingness to contribute to department service and program development.