Assistant Professor of Philosophy
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Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Philosophy Department of Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1 2026. The successful applicant will be an excellent teacher with a clear research program who is committed to working in a liberal arts environment and who has demonstrated a commitment to inclusive pedagogy. AOS: Open. AOC: African/Africana Philosophy Arabic and Islamic Philosophy Asian Philosophy Caribbean Philosophy Latin American Philosophy Native American Philosophy or Indigenous Philosophy. The successful applicant will be able to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in at least one of the aforementioned AOCs. The position also includes teaching an intermediate-level Metaphysics and Epistemology course which is a core requirement for the major in philosophy in alternate years. Ph.D. in philosophy required by September 2026.
The Philosophy Department has six full-time faculty members and is devoted to a broad pluralistic approach to the discipline. The department actively participates in the General Education curriculum and offers courses cross-listed in other departments and programs including Art History Asian Studies Gender Studies Environmental Studies and the Medicine and the Liberal Arts program.
Woffords academic year consists of two 13-week semesters and a 4-week January term in which faculty are encouraged to experiment with novel pedagogies. The standard teaching load is 3-1-3 (3-3 during the first year). Under current General Education requirements all students take at least one course in philosophy. Woffords curriculum weaves study of the liberal arts into high-impact practices such as study abroad living-learning communities internships civic engagement and student-faculty research.
APPLICATION
For consideration please apply using the provided link which will direct you to the Wofford College Careers page. Application materials include:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Research statement
4. Teaching portfolio (including teaching statement sample syllabi and sample course evaluations)
5. Writing sample
Application materials may be uploaded as a single document or individually. Three letters of recommendation should be emailed separately by recommenders to ; at least one letter of recommendation should address the candidates teaching. Please have recommenders include the applicants last name in the subject heading of the email.
Review of applications will begin in late October and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration submit application by November 10th 2025. For further information contact Dr. James Bednar at
ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE
SPARTANBURG SOUTH CAROLINA
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students faculty and staff and strives to recruit develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender identity age national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For information about Woffords Title IX compliance visit It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process please contact
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
