Job Opportunities

Assistant Professor in Core Analytic Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Stanford University seeks applicants for an appointment in “core” areas, including Language, Mind, Metaphysics, and Epistemology (we draw your attention also to parallel searches in Ethics and in Logic). This is an entry-level, tenure-line search; the position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field by the time of employment and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and to lead a robust research program. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2024.

All candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit through that system evidence of your abilities and accomplishments, including:

·   a cover letter; 

·   a curriculum vitae (including a publication list); 

·   a teaching statement of no more than one single-spaced page; 

·   a research statement of no more than three single-spaced pages; 

·   one or two scholarly publications and/or well-developed papers.

Also, please arrange for 3-5 letters of reference to be submitted through the online system.

The Philosophy Department, School of Humanities and Sciences and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal/diversity-statement.

The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $116,041, for academic year 2024–25. 

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Philosophy may be found at https://philosophy.stanford.edu/. Position inquiries can be directed to Search Chair, Mark Crimmins, crimmins [at] stanford.edu (crimmins[at]stanford[dot]edu). Search process inquiries may be directed to Linda Fagan, linda.fagan [at] stanford.edu (linda[dot]fagan[at]stanford[dot]edu).

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2023; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.

 

Open Rank Professor of Philosophy (Logic)

The Department of Philosophy at Stanford University seeks applicants for an appointment in Logic. This is an open-rank search; the appointment may be at the rank of Assistant Professor (on the tenure-track), Associate Professor (with tenure), or Full Professor. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field by the time of employment, and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2024.

Of particular interest will be candidates whose research profile exemplifies a broad and forward-looking approach to logic and its applications, across philosophy and allied disciplines.

Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit

  • a cover letter
  • curriculum vitae (including a publication list)
  • a research statement (no more than three single-spaced pages)
  • a teaching statement (no more than one single-spaced page)
  • two scholarly publications and/or well-developed papers
  • Applicants for Assistant rank positions should submit three letters of reference.
  • Applicants for Associate and Full Professor ranks should submit three names of references (complete with addresses and phone numbers). We will request letters of recommendation for a short list of finalists only.

The Philosophy Department, School of Humanities and Sciences and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal/diversity-statement.

The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $280,161, for academic year 2024–25.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Philosophy may be found at https://philosophy.stanford.edu/. Inquiries may be directed to Linda Fagan, linda.fagan [at] stanford.edu (linda[dot]fagan[at]stanford[dot]edu).

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2023; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.

Open Rank Professor of Philosophy (Ethics)

The Department of Philosophy at Stanford University seeks applicants for an appointment in Normative Ethics. This is an open-rank search; the appointment may be at the rank of Assistant Professor (on the tenure-track), Associate Professor (with tenure), or Full Professor. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field by the time of employment and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2024.

The area of the search will be normative ethics, broadly construed. Of particular interest will be candidates who can lead a robust research and graduate training program in the field for the department. 

Senior candidates of appropriate distinction may be eligible for a Chair connected to Stanford’s initiative on Ethics, Society, and Technology

All candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit

  • a cover letter; 
  • a curriculum vitae (including a publication list); 
  • a teaching statement of no more than one single-spaced page; 
  • a research statement of no more than three single-spaced pages. 

Associate and Full Professor applicants, please indicate your two most important papers or one most important book.

Applicants for Assistant Professor, please also submit one or two scholarly publications and/or well-developed papers through the online system. Also, please arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the online system.

The Philosophy Department, School of Humanities and Sciences and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal/diversity-statement.

The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $280,161, for academic year 2024–25. 

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Philosophy may be found at https://philosophy.stanford.edu/. Position inquiries can be directed to Search Chair, Leif Wenar, lwenar [at] stanford.edu (lwenar[at]stanford[dot]edu). Search process inquiries may be directed to Linda Fagan, linda.fagan [at] stanford.edu (linda[dot]fagan[at]stanford[dot]edu).

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2023; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.