Assistant Professor of Philosophy Bookmark this Job Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. At the time of application, you will be required to include information for three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.Reference providers will receive an automatically-generated email from the application system. The
email will provide them a link to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf.You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf. Posting Details Posting Details Title Assistant Professor of Philosophy Posting Number F00305JP Department Philosophy Position Summary Bowdoin College’s Department of Philosophy invites applications for a
full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in the philosophy of artificial intelligence (AI) at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2027. The position subfield is open, with a preference for candidates whose research involves AI related issues in applied ethics or who consider AI from the angle of the philosophy of cognitive science and the mind. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Bowdoin is
particularly interested in candidates dedicated to undergraduate teaching and with a promise of long-term successful research or creative work. A Ph.D. in Philosophy is expected by the date of the appointment. Bowdoin’s Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity aims to critically examine, thoughtfully utilize, and ethically guide AI’s trajectory. A $50 million dollar gift by Reed Hastings funds ten new faculty
positions, including this one, across disciplines; supports faculty in AI-related teaching, research, and creative work; sponsors workshops, symposia, and student research; and prepares the next generation of leaders to engage responsibly with the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development, a fully-funded, year-long pre-tenure
sabbatical leave (after three years of teaching and successful reappointment), and regular, generously funded, post-tenure sabbaticals. Support for teaching, grant submission, computing software, and community partnerships in courses is available. The College also offers robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. At Bowdoin, we are committed to inclusive excellence, an ongoing
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