The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar with national and/or international visibility in ethics, a well-developed and active program of research, evidence of instructional excellence, experience in public outreach, and demonstrated capacity for academic leadership, preferably including grantsmanship, philanthropic fundraising, and alumni engagement.

This position includes leadership of the UGA Ethics Hub, a campus-wide initiative housed in the Department of Philosophy and serving the entire University of Georgia. The Ethics Hub advances undergraduate and graduate education, interdisciplinary research, and public engagement in practical ethics and ethical reasoning across disciplines as part of a new General Education requirement, effective Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position are to carry out research; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Philosophy and the successful candidate’s area of scholarly expertise; supervise graduate and undergraduate research; and perform service to the department, college, and university. In addition, in leading the UGA Ethics Hub, the successful candidate will provide strategic and intellectual leadership for a multidisciplinary ethics initiative.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership for campus-wide efforts in ethical reasoning and practical ethics, supporting faculty engagement and collaboration across colleges and schools
• Supporting curricular development and instructional excellence in ethics-related courses across disciplines to help meet the new general education requirement focusing on ethical reasoning
• Promoting strong course design and evaluation practices in ethical reasoning
• Advancing opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student training in practical ethics, including mentorship and professional development
• Fostering interdisciplinary research and scholarly collaboration in practical ethics and related areas
• Enhancing the visibility and impact of ethics-related scholarship at UGA
• Developing public-facing programming and partnerships that advance ethical discourse beyond the university, including by securing external support through philanthropy, grants, and private sector engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field
• Record of scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment at the advanced Associate or Full Professor level
• Demonstrated expertise in ethics or practical ethics
• Evidence of effective undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and mentoring
• Demonstrated leadership experience relevant to directing academic programs or interdisciplinary initiatives
• Demonstrated success building interdisciplinary collaborations or initiatives
• Strong record of research productivity and scholarly impact in applied ethics
• Strong record of supporting or developing ethics-related curricula or pedagogy across disciplines
• Strong record of public scholarship or external partnerships related to applied and practical ethics
• Evidence of philanthropic engagement, grantsmanship, and familiarity with development and alumni relations

To apply, visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/473729. Applicants must submit: (1) a cover letter addressing scholarly qualifications and leadership experience relevant to directing the UGA Ethics Hub; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) the names of three references. For questions, please contact Search Chair Paula Lemons at plemons@uga.edu. All applications received by May 1st will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).