Open Rank Professor of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Smith College invites applications for an open-rank position, to begin July 1, 2027. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts. The teaching load is four courses across two semesters. AOS: Philosophy of language or philosophy of mind. AOC: Open, but teaching competence in logic or a non-Western philosophical tradition is desirable. Ph.D. in Philosophy by the time of appointment is required. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Philosophy are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of a consortium with Amherst and Mount Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty may have an opportunity to cross-teach at institutions in the consortium. Details about the Department of Philosophy may be found at http://www.smith.edu/philosophy/.

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Submit application at https://apply.interfolio.com/191561 with a cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching statement; research statement; writing sample; teaching portfolio (at least one of the syllabi should be for a course in one’s specialty); equity and inclusion statement; and three confidential letters of recommendation (at least one should directly address the candidate’s teaching). Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026. 

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