Assistant Professor of Philosophy - Asian Philosophy
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • San Luis Obispo, California, USA
- Apply by
- Open until filled
- Pay
- US$90,276–US$98,244 a year
- Contract
- Full-time · Tenure-track
- Starts
- Approximately August 12, 2027
- Where
- San Luis Obispo, California, USA
- How to apply
- Apply on site
You'll need
- PhD in Philosophy or related field
- Demonstrated university teaching experience
- Qualifications in Asian Philosophy
They offer
- Reduced teaching load first two years
Cal Poly's Philosophy Department seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Asian Philosophy to teach general education courses on classical texts, Buddhism, Buddhist Philosophy, and Chinese and East Asian Philosophy. Candidates need a doctorate in philosophy or a related field (ABD considered if completed before the start), university teaching experience, and research potential; Religious Studies training is preferred. The full-time, on-site post begins around August 12, 2027, with a typical load of 12 units per semester and reduced teaching in the first two years. The anticipated salary is $90,276 to $98,244 per year. Apply online to requisition #562034 with a CV, cover letter, teaching and research statements, transcripts, portfolio and writing sample; review begins November 16, 2026. Review begins 16 November.
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