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The Department of Philosophy at Georgetown University invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin in August 2024.

The teaching load is two courses per semester, with teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Additional responsibilities include graduate supervision and standard departmental and university service.

We are looking for candidates whose area of specialization is ancient Greek philosophy.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in philosophy or a closely allied field is required prior to appointment start date. Candidates must have proficiency in ancient Greek. Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in teaching as well as research.

Application Instructions

Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials:

  • Cover Letter
  • CV
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • A sample of research (either published or unpublished)

Applications are due by October 15, 2023.

We aim to conduct Zoom interviews with candidates in the second half of November and to arrange campus visits for finalists during the first half of December. A job offer will be made in January or February.

We will ask candidates whom we interview to provide a statement of teaching philosophy and either a teaching portfolio or evidence of the potential for excellence in teaching.

Application Materials
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • A sample of research (either published or unpublished)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.