Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The Philosophy Department of Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2026. The successful applicant will be an excellent teacher with a clear research program, who is committed to working in a liberal arts environment and who has demonstrated a commitment to inclusive pedagogy.  AOS: Open.  AOC: African/Africana Philosophy, Arabic and Islamic Philosophy, Asian Philosophy, Caribbean Philosophy, Latin American Philosophy, Native American Philosophy, or Indigenous Philosophy.  The successful applicant will be able to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in at least one of the aforementioned AOCs.  The position also includes teaching an intermediate-level Metaphysics and Epistemology course, which is a core requirement for the major in philosophy, in alternate years.  Ph.D. in philosophy required by September 2026.

The Philosophy Department has six full-time faculty members and is devoted to a broad, pluralistic approach to the discipline. The department actively participates in the General Education curriculum and offers courses cross-listed in other departments and programs including Art History, Asian Studies, Gender Studies, Environmental Studies, and the Medicine and the Liberal Arts program.

Wofford’s academic year consists of two 13-week semesters and a 4-week January term in which faculty are encouraged to experiment with novel pedagogies. The standard teaching load is 3-1-3 (3-3 during the first year). Under current General Education requirements, all students take at least one course in philosophy. Wofford’s curriculum weaves study of the liberal arts into high-impact practices such as study abroad, living-learning communities, internships, civic engagement, and student-faculty research. 

Application

For consideration, please apply using the provided link, which will direct you to the Wofford College Careers page. Application materials include:

1. Cover Letter

2. Cv

3. Research Statement

4. Teaching portfolio (including teaching statement, sample syllabi, and sample course evaluations)

5. Writing Sample

Application materials may be uploaded as a single document or individually.  Three letters of recommendation should be emailed separately by recommenders to PhilosophySearch2026@wofford.edu; at least one letter of recommendation should address the candidate’s teaching. Please have recommenders include the applicant’s last name in the subject heading of the email.

Review of applications will begin in late October and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, submit application by November 10th, 2025. For further information, contact Dr. James Bednar at bednarjt@wofford.edu.

About Wofford College

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg is in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six colleges and universities, as well as numerous civic arts and cultural

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