Job Openings in Philosophy

The Department is notified of many job openings in philosophy. These are filed in a notebook in the Philosophy Conference Room, 3048 Wescoe. Students interested in positions should check these notices frequently for information about available positions.

The American Philosophical Association (APA) publishes a series of booklets each year on Jobs for Philosophers and operates a placement service at each of its three annual regional meetings (Eastern, Central, and Pacific).

Students interested in obtaining a full-time teaching position should notify the Department Placement Director at the beginning of the academic year in which they expect to complete their dissertations. Students who desire assistance from the Department in securing a full-time position should also leave copies of their c.v.'s, letters of recommendation and other materials with the Placement Director. Students should feel free to discuss offers and application procedures with any other member of the Department as well and should notify the Department once they have accepted a position.

It is desirable for a student to have completed his or her dissertation before he or she starts full-time teaching. In no case is it recommended that a student begin full-time teaching before he or she has passed the comprehensive orals.