Teaching Assistant Professor, History and Philosophy of Science in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Rank: Teaching Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2027

AOS: History and Philosophy of Science

AOC: History and Philosophy of Medicine, Bioethics

The Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a candidate for a position as a Teaching Assistant Professor specializing in History and Philosophy of Science. This is a full-time post with an initial appointment length of two years. Teaching Assistant Professors are eligible for renewal for subsequent terms and for promotion; for more details, please see:

https://www.as.pitt.edu/faculty/governance/criteria-promotion-appointment-evaluation-and-reappointment-appointment-stream

Required Qualifications

(1) A PhD in History and Philosophy of Science, Philosophy, or a closely related field completed by the listed start date;

(2) interest in integrating history and philosophy of science as well as knowledge of the science or sciences, including medicine, relevant to your teaching;

(3) ability to teach undergraduate courses in the history and philosophy of medicine and in bioethics;

(4) evidence of exemplary teaching.

Responsibilities

(1) Undergraduate teaching in support of the HPS major and the Certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine (three courses per semester, expected to include at most two different courses per semester);

(2) Regular departmental duties, to include service on committees and individual work with students as required.

Applications

You should submit a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., standardized student evaluations, peer reviews of teaching performance), and sample syllabi. Three letters of recommendation should also be emailed to briandeutsch@pitt.edu.

To apply, please visit upload materials to Talent Center, and please direct letter writers to send letters to briandeutsch@pitt.edu. Applications received by January 15, 2027, will receive full consideration. Please direct any subsequent inquiries to Brian Deutsch, briandeutsch@pitt.edu.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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