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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Linguistics and Philosophy

Position ID:
MIT-Linguistics and Philosophy-PTTF2024 [#25812]
Position Title: 
Philosophy Tenure Track Faculty Position
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Philosophy / Open, Philosophy of Computing and Information
Appl Deadline:
2023/10/23 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/09/19, finished 2024/06/27, listed until 2024/03/19)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Cambridge MA. Four tenure track faculty positions in Philosophy, effective July 1, 2024 or as soon thereafter as possible. AOS : Open, though the department has needs in metaphysics, philosophical logic, philosophy of mind/cognitive science, social and political philosophy, feminist philosophy, philosophy of science, and philosophical issues related to computing or AI, including social and ethical dimensions. AOC: Open. Rank: Open. Faculty duties include teaching 3 courses/year or equivalent, graduate and undergraduate (semester system), conducting research, and advising students. (One of the positions involves shared responsibilities with MIT’s Schwarzman College of Computing, including teaching within the College. Tenure home will be in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy.) Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field by the start of employment. Junior applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of reference, and a sample of written work in area of specialization. Senior applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and a two-page summary of future research.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT's full policy on nondiscrimination. (https://policies.mit.edu/policies-procedures/90-relations-and-responsibilities-within-mit-community/92-nondiscrimination).

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Sample of written work in area of specialization (Junior applicants only)
  • Summary of future research (Senior applicants only)
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://philosophy.mit.edu
email address
 
Room 32-D808
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139