Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy

BIOLA UNIVERSITY - LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA

Address of Job Location: 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639

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Job Summary: Biola University announces the full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Philosophy graduate program of Talbot School of Theology beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will begin at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor (level to be determined commensurate with education and experience).

Candidates must be willing to relocate in order to work in residence at Talbot’s campus in La Mirada, CA.

Salary range: $82,047 - $96,134

Review of CVs begins October 1, 2026.

Job Responsibilities: RESPONSIBILITIES: Faculty members are subject matter experts in their respective disciplines who actively integrate their faith in teaching, research, and life. This faculty position fulfills the following duties:

Teach 21 credits per academic year in existing graduate courses in the department. Courses may be residential, online, or hybrid.
Provide academic and professional advisement to students.
Remain current in their field by engaging in research, scholarship, and publication.
Willingness to travel to teach as part of Talbot's modular, hybrid, cohort courses.
Serve as a faculty team member on department and university committees as assigned.
Participate in campus, university, local church, and community service activities.
Participate in other professional duties.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS: Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:
Completed doctorate (or equivalent) in philosophy or a similar field (required).
Academic training, expertise, and research publications in the general discipline of philosophy. Specialization in Philosophy of Mind strongly preferred.
Experience teaching in the field of philosophy with willingness to teach at the graduate level.
Ability to teach graduate courses online.
Demonstration of excellent teaching skills.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly activity, and potential to make significant contributions to their scholarly fields.
Mature Christian character with a demonstrated commitment to service in their local church.
Willingness to travel to teach in modular hybrid cohort courses.
Other ministry experience is preferred.

Expiration Date of Job Posting: October 01, 2026