Assistant Professor (Chinese Philosophy)
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Title: Assistant Professor (Chinese Philosophy)
Hiring Unit: College of Arts Languages & Letters Department of Philosophy
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: 09/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins October 28 2025
Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: To begin Fall 2026. Position is contingent upon position clearance and availability of funding.
Founded in 1936 by Charles A. Moore and Wing-tsit Chan the Department of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa fosters dialogue between European/N. American and Eastern philosophers. Uniquely positioned among U.S. philosophy departments it currently supports a BA and MA program and doctoral work in Buddhist Chinese Indian Islamic Japanese and Western philosophy.
Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate as part of our strategic mission we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teach M.A.- and Ph.D.-level courses in the field of Chinese Philosophy and area courses such as Philosophy of Religion (broadly construed).
Teach introductory and upper-division courses in Chinese Philosophy Philosophy of Religion (broadly construed) as well as courses in Philosophy based on the needs of the department.
Advise supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Serve on examination and department committees.
Publish in areas of specialization.
Participate in departmental college and university service.
Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Philosophy or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing (advancedABD will be considered; all requirements for degree must be completed by August 2026).
High level of proficiency in Classical Chinese and English.
Specialization in Chinese Philosophy and competence in Philosophy of Religion (broadly construed).
Demonstrated success in teaching and research.
Demonstrated experience in service.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse group of students faculty staff and administration.
Desirable Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to support the Departments mission of fostering dialogue among multiple philosophical traditions.
Demonstrated expertise in areas of Chinese Philosophy beyond the Warring States period.
Evidence of research in area(s) other than Chinese Philosophy.
Demonstrated capacity to instruct and advise graduate students in the relevant research field.
Ability to develop and teach classes in areas underrepresented in the department e.g. Decolonial Political Philosophy Philosophy of Race etc.
Interest in public outreach and engagement.
To Apply:
To apply click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following required documents:
Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications.
Current curriculum vitae.
Three current letters of recommendation -upload link(name file: Applicant Name-Reference Letter): sample.
Evidence of teaching excellence.
Transcripts for highest degree (unofficial copies acceptable; official transcripts required upon hire).
Inquiries:
Tamara Albertini Department Chair or.EEO Clery Act ADA
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Employment Type
Full-Time
