Union College invites applications for a two-year position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Metaphysics and Epistemology, broadly construed) beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by July 6th, 2025 will receive priority consideration. We seek applicants with a specialty in Metaphysics and Epistemology, broadly construed. Areas of competence: Open, with special interest in AI, Philosophy of Technology, Philosophy of Mind. The ideal applicant will have a Ph.D. in philosophy, but advanced ABDs in philosophy will be considered. The successful applicant will be expected to teach in their area(s) of expertise across all levels; ideally, some of these courses will contribute to our General Education Curriculum (please see: https://www.union.edu/common-curriculum/general-education-union). Teaching load is 2 courses per term; Union College’s academic year consists of three 10-week trimesters. About the Philosophy Department: Union College’s Philosophy department hosts one of the most impressive Speaker Series (https://www.union.edu/philosophy/speaker-series) of any undergraduate institution in the country. The department is also home to Ephemeris (https://digitalworks.union.edu/ephemeris/) , an undergraduate philosophy journal, founded in 2001. The department also has a student-run philosophy club. Application instructions: Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered. 1) Cover letter 2) Current CV 3) Two sample syllabi in Metaphysics and Epistemology, broadly construed. Please send questions and other inquiries to Professor David Friedell at friedeld@union.edu. Applicants invited to interview will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in teaching and conducting research in philosophy. Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $68,500-$70,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Location: Schenectady, NY We offer exceptional benefits including: + Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) + Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs + Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development + Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan + Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability + Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?\_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf) . Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering. Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process. Diversity at Union College Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations. Non-Discrimination Policy Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.