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Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Epistemology - Department of Philosophy

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $82,200 - $111,800. Applicants that currently hold a Senate faculty position at another UC campus should be aware of the policies governing intercampus faculty hiring and transfers. These policies can be found at UCOP APM 510-18
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: July 1, 2025 or later

Application Window

Open date: October 21, 2024

Next review date: Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Philosophy at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure track position in Epistemology at the Assistant Professor level. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries may be addressed to nmaisha@ucsb.edu. For additional information about UCSB’s Department of Philosophy see https://www.philosophy.ucsb.edu/. The Philosophy Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, professional activities, and service.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants should minimally have advanced to candidacy for a doctoral degree in Philosophy or a closely related field at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Applicants should have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree in Philosophy or a closely related field before starting the position.

Preferred qualifications

Applicants should have completed all requirements for doctoral degree in Philosophy or a closely related field before the Fall 2025 quarter.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Evidence of Teaching Excellence

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

  • Writing Sample (recommended max. 10,000 words)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants will be asked to name 3-5 references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application. Applicants must request letters through the UC Recruit system.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02868

Help contact: nmaisha@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA