Assistant Professor (Philosophy - AI Ethics)

Position Summary

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. We are looking for applicants whose work focuses on philosophical issues raised by AI or related technologies. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and regularly teach undergraduate courses on the philosophy of computing and the ethics of computing and AI that serve as core courses for the Computer Science + Philosophy program.

In addition, we are looking for someone capable of building interdisciplinary connections between the philosophy department and those departments concerned with computational science. The teaching load is two courses per semester and faculty are expected to be research active and to provide service to the department and university. UIC faculty are expected to carry out their responsibilities in person and onsite as part of a vibrant and collegial on-campus community.