Assistant Teaching Professor - Philosophy (AI and Technology Ethics)
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Philosophy
Salary: See posting section for anticipated salary range details.
Applications Open: Nov 04 2026
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary of Position:
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, promotion-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, beginning in the 2027–28 academic year. The position is part of a university-hiring initiative focused on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
We seek a collaborative educator with expertise in the ethical, social, and philosophical dimensions of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. This is a teaching and service-focused position with no research expectations. The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate courses per semester, with areas of teaching competence in Engineering Ethics, AI Ethics, Philosophy of AI, and Introduction to Ethics, and will undertake significant service responsibilities within the Department and across the University.
The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and curriculum development at the intersection of ethics, technology, and society. This work will build on the Department's existing strengths in social and political philosophy, philosophy of science, and American pragmatism, as well as the University's strengths in engineering, computing, and technological innovation. The successful candidate will also contribute to university-wide efforts to integrate AI into the curriculum, working with faculty and academic leaders, including the University's Director of AI Learning & Career Innovation.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an R1 research university offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
The Department of Philosophy is a collegial department committed to undergraduate teaching and to making philosophical inquiry accessible to students from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines. In addition to offering a major and minor in philosophy, the Department provides courses that fulfill general education and degree requirements for students across the University's colleges. Faculty members work in a range of philosophical traditions and areas of specialization, with particular strengths in social and political philosophy, philosophy of science, and American pragmatism. Philosophy is one of 12 academic departments and schools in the University's College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Located approximately 25 miles northwest of Boston, Lowell is connected to the city by commuter rail and offers access to New England's mountains, beaches, and cultural resources.
Additional information about the Department is available at https://www.uml.edu/fahss/philosophy/.
Essential Job Duties:
Service is a central component of this position, with an emphasis on curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student support. Responsibilities will include:
- Developing ethics curricula and programming addressing AI, engineering, technology, public policy, and sustainability, including courses in AI and technology ethics.
- Collaborating with faculty and programs across the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences, the Francis College of Engineering, and the Kennedy College of Computer Science to advance interdisciplinary ethics education.
- Contributing to institutional initiatives concerning AI governance and the responsible use of emerging technologies.
- Supporting ethics curriculum development and assessment and the Department's ongoing efforts to strengthen its undergraduate educational mission.
- Developing and organizing applied learning opportunities connecting philosophical inquiry to practical issues in AI, engineering, and technology.
- Advising philosophy majors and minors and coordinating the Department's student advising and graduation tracking.
There may also be opportunities to work with graduate students in related disciplines.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Ph.D. in Philosophy from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, including experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to service at the departmental, university, and/or community level.
Additional Considerations:
- The College is strongly committed to diversity. Women, members of underrepresented groups, and scholars with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is full-time, benefited, and represented by the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA. The anticipated salary range, pursuant to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, lists minimum salary of $75,000 for Assistant Teaching Professor. However, our anticipated expected minimum salary is expected to be $85,000. The anticipated maximum salary, depending on qualifications and departmental considerations, is not expected to exceed $95,000.
Initial review of applications will begin December 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The position may close once an adequate number of qualified candidates have been received.
Please include the following required documents with your application:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Student evaluations of teaching
- Statement of inclusivity
- Three letters of reference addressing the candidate's teaching effectiveness, instructional skills, and commitment to student learning will be required during the application process
The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
