Haverford College invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Philosophy to begin Fall 2027.
The Department of Philosophy seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning Fall semester, 2027. Area of Specialization (AOS): Philosophy of Language. Areas of Competence (AOC): Open, though the Department would especially welcome AOCs in Philosophy of Place or Time, Latin American, Critical History of Modern Philosophy, Philosophy of Art. The successful candidate will contribute to a pluralistic and inclusive philosophy curriculum and will complement the research and teaching offerings of the Haverford and Bryn Mawr Philosophy Departments. The teaching load is 5 teaching credits/academic year: 2 regular courses/semester, plus one credit for a senior thesis course co-taught by all philosophy faculty. The 4 regular courses typically include 1 course at the introductory level, 2 at the intermediate, and 1 at the advanced.
Haverford College’s long-standing commitment to social justice is reflected in the diversity, inclusion, and ethical engagement of our students, faculty, and staff. The College and Department are committed to building and supporting a diverse community of scholars and encourages applications from individuals who have experience teaching and mentoring diverse student populations.
Haverford is a leading liberal arts undergraduate college located outside Philadelphia. It is known for its academic rigor, Student Honor Code, and ethics-centered educational mission. Additional information about the position and the College is available here: https://www.haverford.edu/provost/available-positions/tenure-track-search-philosophy
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Philosophy (or in an affiliated discipline, with equivalent philosophical training) or be on schedule to defend, by June 1, 2027.
All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm (ET) on October 26, 2026 via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/193091. Application materials must include:
- A cover letter
- A CV
- A copy of official graduate transcripts
- A writing sample of no more than 25 double-spaced pages
- A research statement (1-2 pages)
- A teaching statement (1–2 pages)
- Evidence of teaching excellence, relative to career stage (e.g., teaching awards, information from teaching evaluations)
- Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio
Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to hc-philsearch@haverford.edu. For technical questions, please contact Interfolio directly at 1–877–997–8807 or help@interfolio.com.
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