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Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy

Hanover College


Job Location:

Hanover, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 October 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Hanover College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Philosophy to begin Fall 2027. While we are leaving the AOS open we seek candidates with a strong degree of competence in both Classical Greek Philosophy and Environmental Ethics. PhD in Philosophy required by the start of Fall 2027. Preferred qualifications include evidence of excellence in the three areas of teaching research and departmental or institutional service.

The Philosophy Department offers both a philosophy major and minor; supports campus-wide requirements in Philosophy Writing Speaking Quantitative Literacy and Mathematical Science; and offers cross-listed courses in other major and minor programs including Classical Studies Sustainability Studies Economics and Business.

A normal teaching load at Hanover College is 3-3-1 meaning three courses each in the Fall and Winter semesters and one course in an intensive four-week Spring Term (traditionally the month of May).
Review of applications will begin December 15 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications should include an application letter stating why you are interested in Hanover College a statement of teaching philosophy a statement of research interest a curriculum vitae contact information for three professional references and copies of transcripts. To apply and upload documents visit Questions may be directed to Professor Jared Bates Chair Philosophy Search c/o References will be contacted directly at a later date.
About Hanover College and the surrounding area
Hanover College is a premier nationally recognized liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the natural and life sciences education and business. Founded in 1827 Hanover is Indianas oldest private four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanovers 1200 undergraduate and graduate students participate in a distinctive intellectual challenging and supportive community whose members value transformative learning meaningful service and lifelong inquiry. This fall the College posted record enrollment and the third largest entering class of first-year students in its history. Additions of Business Engineering and Nursing programs have attracted undergraduate students and graduate programs in Physical and Occupational Therapy have boosted graduate enrollment. For more details on the college visit our website:
Hanover is adjacent to picturesque and historic Madison Indiana a city of 12000 that was recently named the top place in Indiana to raise a family and was named Best Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today. Madison bills itself as Indianas Music City with multiple live music venues and hosts several outdoor music festivals throughout the year. Madisons downtown business district is one of the countrys largest National Historic Landmark Districts and was a 2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner. Madison is also home to a group of manufacturing companies that have consistently engaged with and supported our engineering students. To learn more about Madison go to
Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming college environment. The students faculty staff and trustees of Hanover College are committed to providing a diverse equitable and inclusive campus so that all feel welcome to seek academic personal and moral growth within a community that is safe challenging and responsive. We embrace inclusivity in recruiting and retaining students faculty and staff of all backgrounds regardless of age race color disability gender gender expression gender identity national origin marital status political viewpoint religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status. We recognize that our definition of diversity must be inclusive porous in its boundaries and ever evolving changing as our campus our society and our vision of the world changes. It must also create a safe space for the discussion and debate of well-reasoned thoughtful and constructive ideas of all kinds. We strive to practice respect compassion and understanding for one another so that all may participate in the open and free exchange of ideas necessary for a meaningful education and a successful democracy.


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