Associate Professor of Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies

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Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) part of the University of North Texas System invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Associate Professor of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies beginning Fall 2026.

UNT Dallas seeks a student-centered innovative and collaborative scholar who can help shape the future of liberal education at a rapidly growing public university. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing a new Philosophy minor while leading the creation of interdisciplinary minors and certificate programs that leverage existing academic strengths across the University.

In partnership with the President and university leadership this faculty member will also help develop and advance a university-wide initiative focused on cultivating enduring human traits - including integrity creativity persistence cognitive agility ethical reasoning and intellectual resilience - that prepare students for leadership lifelong learning and success in an increasingly complex world. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence institutional strategy while contributing to excellence in teaching scholarship and service.

Position Overview

Expectations for tenure-track faculty at UNT Dallas include excellence in teaching scholarship and service resulting in contributions equivalent to a four-course workload each semester. This expectation may be fulfilled through a combination of teaching scholarly activity curriculum and program development and institutional leadership.

The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate philosophy courses develop a Philosophy minor collaborate with faculty across disciplines to create innovative interdisciplinary minors and certificate programs and contribute to university-wide initiatives that enhance student learning and success. The faculty member will also engage in scholarly activities appropriate to rank and participate in student mentoring assessment recruitment and shared governance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related discipline by the start date.
• Qualifications consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
• Evidence of sustained scholarly productivity.
• Experience with curriculum or program development.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across academic disciplines.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate philosophy courses.
• Develop innovative academic programs that respond to student and workforce needs.
• Build productive collaborations with faculty across multiple disciplines.
• Translate philosophical inquiry into educational experiences that prepare students for leadership ethical decision-making and lifelong learning.
• Contribute to strategic institutional initiatives through collaborative leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing academic programs minors certificates or interdisciplinary curricula.
• Administrative or academic leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success securing curricular approval for new academic programs.
• Experience integrating philosophy with leadership ethics civic engagement creativity or the liberal arts.
• Experience working with eclectic student populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-impact educational practices.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research or student organizations.

Job Duties

• Teach and develop undergraduate courses in philosophy and interdisciplinary studies.
• Develop and deliver high impact and engaging course content.
• Foster a dynamic and supportive learning environment for an urban student body.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the departments academic offerings.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required by teaching responsibilities scholarship service and university initiatives.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Please also submit: Curriculum vitae Letter of application describing qualifications teaching philosophy scholarly agenda and interest in interdisciplinary curriculum development contact information for three professional references and unofficial graduate transcripts. Applications should be submitted through the UNT System employment portal.

Finalists will participate in virtual interviews followed by on-campus interviews that include a teaching demonstration and a presentation describing their vision for interdisciplinary curriculum development and the role of philosophy in preparing students for success in the twenty-first century.

Questions can be directed to:
Dr. Mario Casa de Calvo at

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.