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McGill University
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts
Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence
Full-time tenure-track position in Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor
Subfield: Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence
The Department of Philosophy at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence, with a strong preference for candidates working in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language or epistemology. The Department of Philosophy, in the Faculty of Arts, is a pluralist, research-intensive unit that includes strengths in ethics, political philosophy, logic, and feminist philosophy. The Department emphasizes rigor in argument, clarity in expression, and intellectual generosity, preparing their community of students and researchers not only for academic success but also for vital interdisciplinary work across the humanities, sciences, and professional fields.
The appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position start date is August 1, 2027.
For more information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit our website at: https://www.mcgill.ca/philosophy/ . Inquiries may be directed to Professor Michael Blome-Tillmann, Chair of the Department of Philosophy, at michael.blome@mcgill.ca .
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will be actively involved in the academic activities of the department, including research, teaching, supervision of students, and service on academic and administrative committees. McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Candidates should have completed their PhD or be near completion. An applicant’s record of performance must provide evidence of outstanding research potential and the ability/potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as evidence (or intentions) of undergraduate and graduate supervision and of mentoring students with diverse lived experiences.
Faculty/Department/Unit:
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts
Job Type:
Tenure-track
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline:
Applications should be received by October 30, 2026 , to guarantee full consideration, although applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:
Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
Statement of research;
Writing sample (article or chapter length);
Teaching statement, as well as course evaluations and syllabi if available;
Three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by the referees (You will be sent an email with instructions on how to provide referee contact information shortly after application).
Depending on your nationality, it may be necessary for you to have a valid Canadian Visa to travel should you be invited to a campus visit.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
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