The Philosophy Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin approximately August 12, 2027. Area of Specialization (AOS): Asian Philosophy. Teaching needs: GE courses teaching classical philosophical texts, Buddhism (as a Religious Studies course), Buddhist Philosophy, Chinese and East Asian Philosophy.
​The ideal candidate will have a combination of university-level teaching experience, and research potential. We are seeking applicants with an earned or nearly complete doctorate in philosophy, with demonstrable qualifications in Asian Philosophy. We prefer, but do not require, graduate training in Religious Studies.
​Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/562034/assistant-professor-of-philosophy-asian-philosophy-2728. Review Begin Date: 11-2-2026.​
Philosophy Department
College of Liberal Arts – Philosophy
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
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www.philosophy.calpoly.edu
