DePaul University


Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Philosophy (27-28)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 186587
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
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We are hiring someone at the Assistant Professor level who specializes in the work of Martin Heidegger.

We are interested in a scholar with expertise across the Heideggerian corpus , who will contribute to our general departmental focus on Continental Philosophy. We are seeking someone who can effectively place Heidegger in conversation with, and complement our existing strengths in, one or more of these areas: Latin American philosophy, ethics, political philosophy, psychoanalysis, phenomenology, and the history of philosophy.

Our Philosophy Department currently has 15 members and offers the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Candidates must have a demonstrable proficiency in relevant languages and will be expected to teach in DePaul's Liberal Studies Program/First-Year Program, Opportunities also exist to work with DePaul's many programs and institutes, such as the Women's and Gender Studies Program, the Institute for Business and Professional Ethics, the Comparative Literature Program, the Center for Latino Research, the Chinese Studies Program, and the African and Black Diaspora Studies Program.

Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D., but advanced ABDs will be considered if degree conferral is expected by the start date.

Application Instructions:
Applications, including a cover letter, a dissertation abstract, current C.V., a teaching statement, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample, should be electronically submitted in Interfolio. For full consideration, please submit application materials by November 18th. We anticipate Zoom interviews to begin in December with on campus interviews in January 2027, however, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx .

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $69,600 - $73,150, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Dissertation Abstract(1)
Teaching Statement(1)
Writing Sample(1)

Append string: DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.