Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Linguistics and Philosophy

Position ID:

MIT-Linguistics and Philosophy-PPA202602 [#30822]

Position Title:

Philosophy Postdoctoral Associate

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America

Subject Area:

Philosophy / History of Philosophy

Starting Date:

2026/07/01

Salary Range:

$71,000 (minimum) - $90,000 (maximum)

Appl Deadline:

2025/11/07 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/10/08, listed until 2026/04/08)

Position Description:

The Department of Linguistics and Philosophy invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position, effective July 2026. AOS: History of Philosophy. AOC: Open. Teaching: 2 courses/year or equivalent, graduate and undergraduate, semester system. Appointment is initially for one year, with opportunity to renew for up to two additional years. Salary dependent on experience.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We 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. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

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 )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://philosophy.mit.edu

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