Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Cognitive Sciences

The Opportunity

The UCF Department of Philosophy is seeking a 9-month, tenure-earning, assistant professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Sciences. The position is expected to begin on August 8, 2025. Responsibilities include a 3/2 teaching load or its equivalent pre-tenure (a 3/3 teaching load post tenure), and ordinary expectation of research and service assignments. The direct reporting supervisory relationship is to Dr. Nancy Stanlick, Chair of the Department of Philosophy.

The Department of Philosophy houses three B.A. programs - Philosophy, Humanities and Cultural Studies, and Religion and Cultural Studies. It also has two graduate certificate programs; one in theoretical and applied ethics and the other in cognitive sciences. In addition, the department contributes to the new undergraduate certificate program in Al and Big Data Ethics. The department includes an undergraduate certificate program in interfaith dialogue and a minor in cognitive sciences.

The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) is composed of five departments and two schools. Interdisciplinary collaboration occurs and is encouraged in the Department of Philosophy, in the College of Arts and Humanities, and with other colleges at UCF. CAH also includes the Center for Humanities and Digital Research (CHDR), a very active digital humanities center.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Philosophy from an accredited institution.  The Ph.D. must be conferred no later than July 15, 2025. 

• Demonstrated teaching experience as instructor of record in courses in at least two of the areas of specialization (AOS) or areas of competence (AOC).
   

AOS: Cognitive Sciences and either Philosophy of Mind or Philosophy of Science. 

AOC: One or more of: Artificial Intelligence; Philosophy of Science (Social or Natural); Mind and Technology; Cognitive Systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Peer-reviewed publications or demonstrated research activity in Cognitive Sciences, Philosophy of Mind, and/or Philosophy of Science.

• Ability to support and enhance the department’s course offerings related to areas of specialization and competence.

• Ability and experience teaching online and in varied course modalities.

• Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted online through the Human Resources website, www.ucf.edu/jobs. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload/submit:

1. Cover letter.

2. Current curriculum vitae.

3. Copies of unofficial graduate level academic transcripts for initial application.

4. Teaching statement (no more than 2 pages).

5. Research statement, inclusive of both prior research and research intentions (no more than 2 pages)

6. Names, institutional affiliations, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so that they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions about this position may be directed to Professor Don Jones, Search Committee Chair, at donjones@ucf.edu, 407-823-2751.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

Job Close Date: 

January 23, 2025

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options. 
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment. 
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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