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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Linguistics and Philosophy

Position ID:
MIT-Linguistics and Philosophy-SCCP2025 [#28603]
Position Title: 
Philosophy PostDoctoral Position
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Philosophy / Ethics, Ethics of Computing, Social and Political Philosophy
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/27 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/10/01, updated 2024/09/27, listed until 2025/03/27)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Department of Linguistics and Philosophy invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Position, effective July 2025. AOS: Ethics or Social/Political, focused on the ethics of computing and technology. AOC: Open. Teaching: 2 courses/year or equivalent, graduate and undergraduate, semester system. The position involves shared responsibilities with MIT's Schwarzman College of Computing, including teaching within the College. Appointment is initially for one year, with opportunity to renew for a second year.

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