Location
Orange, CA
Open Date
Oct 19, 2026
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$45,000, Jan - May 2027
Description
Chapman University seeks applications for a non-tenure track, Instructional Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the Schmid College of Science and Technology. This position is a short-term, non-renewable appointment effective from January 4, 2027-May 31, 2027.
Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #100 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2027). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the Schmid College of Science and Technology. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach four undergraduate philosophy courses during the five-month period, ranging from lower- to upper-division. In addition, they will contribute to program activities and engage with the community of philosophy faculty and students.
Qualifications
Required:
- Ph.D. in Philosophy or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Commitment to teaching and mentoring.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level in philosophy courses.
Preferred:
- Specialty in history and philosophy of logic
Application Instructions
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following via Interfolio:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Teaching Statement
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, which may include (but are not limited to) student evaluations of teaching, peer/mentor observations of teaching, sample syllabi, or instructional materials.
- Contact information for three professional references. Letters will be requested for short-listed candidates.
Inquiries may be directed to Michael Pace, Search Committee Chair, at schmidcollege@chapman.edu. Please use “Short-term Philosophy Faculty Position” as the email subject line. Application review will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. The salary is $45,000 for the five-month period. Position is contingent on final budget approval.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
