Professor (rank open) - Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an open rank position to begin in the Fall term of academic year 2025-26, with a specialization in ethics, value theory, and political philosophy, and a research focus on decision theory and the role of decision-theoretic issues and conceptual tools. We seek a scholar at the rank of full Professor, but we will consider candidates for appointment at any level.

The search will be conducted in collaboration with the University's Population Wellbeing Initiative, with which the successful candidate would be affiliated. That initiative's core research includes questions about the ordering of preferences and the aggregation and distribution of wellbeing.

Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. as of the date of appointment.

Applicants must upload a letter of interest and a CV. Additional material may be requested after initial review of applications.

The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.