Salary Details The salary is $76,000. Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Posting Summary The Philosophy Department at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, located in New Brunswick, NJ, invites applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. This two-year appointment will begin on September 1, 2027. Responsibilities include teaching two courses in the first year and one course in the second year. The position will have an academic year salary of $76,000, along with an annual research account of $2,500. Areas of specialization and competence are open. We seek a philosopher of exceptional promise who will contribute to the excellence of our department.

Position Status:

Full Time Posting Open Date:

09/08/2026

Posting Close Date:

12/01/2026 Minimum Education and Experience Candidates must have earned a Ph. D. in philosophy between September 1, 2022 and June 30, 2027. Recipients of the Ph. D. from Rutgers are not eligible. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Candidates must have earned a Ph. D. in philosophy between September 1, 2022 and June 30, 2027. Recipients of the Ph. D. from Rutgers are not eligible. Statement Call for Applications -

•Recipients of the Ph. D. from Rutgers are not eligible. Applications must be received by December 1, 2026. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity. Women, minorities, and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Special Instructions to Applicants Applications should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. The cover letter should be addressed to the hiring committee chair, Professor Ted Sider. All materials should be submitted electronically through this site. If applicants wish to include more letters of recommendation than the application section allows, please upload them under "other documents." Candidates must include separate email addresses for each letter of reference, which must be uploaded electronically. Please note that referees can only upload letters after the application has been submitted and must be uploaded using a separate email for each document.

Campus:

Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus:

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