Full Time
Position Description
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) invites applications for a tenure-track Faculty position in Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), preferably at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and programme development within an interdisciplinary, Global South-oriented PPE programme that draws on both analytic and continental philosophical traditions, with particular emphasis on normative questions concerning politics, economics, and social justice. The candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda and play a substantial role in the continued development and expansion of the PPE programme.
Qualifications and Preferred Profile
Applicants should hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field and demonstrate a record of scholarly publications or strong potential for research excellence. Experience securing external research funding is desirable. Candidates with expertise in normative philosophy, ethics, political and social philosophy, continental philosophy, or the history of philosophy are particularly encouraged to apply. Familiarity with both analytic and continental philosophical traditions, interdisciplinary teaching experience, and an interest in questions of economic justice and political economy are especially desirable.
Application Materials
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, statements on research, teaching, and service, and the names and contact details of at least three referees. Applications should be addressed to the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, AUB Mediterraneo, Apostolou Pavlou Ave 51, Pafos 8046, Cyprus, and submitted through the designated application portal.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2027 and continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is 1 September 2027. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For general inquiries: recruitment@aubmed.ac.cy
AUB Mediterraneo is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Brief Background About AUB Mediterraneo and AUB
The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo, a twin campus of the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, is approved by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as a branch campus of the American University of Beirut (AUB) in Beirut, Lebanon. AUB operates under a charter granted by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), which registers the university’s degree programs and has approved AUB Mediterraneo as a twin campus of AUB. All departments and programs at AUB Mediterraneo are accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Higher Education (CYQAA).
The American University of Beirut was founded in 1866 and bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. A teaching-centered research university, it has over 800 full-time faculty members and a student body of over 8000 students. AUB ranked 223 in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR), solidifying the university’s status as a top-tier educational institution regionally and globally. The university currently offers more than 120 programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, MD, and PhD degrees. It provides medical education and training to students from throughout the region at its medical center, that includes a full-service 365-bed hospital.
