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Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellow in Philosophy of Science California Institute of Technology in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Philosophy
Funding
Two-year postdoctoral teaching fellowship with a hiring salary of $75,268. The benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Deadline
Nov 7, 2026
Country
United States
University
California Institute of Technology
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The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is inviting applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellowship in Philosophy of Science.
This is a strong opportunity for candidates working in philosophy of science (broadly construed) and closely related areas. The appointed fellow will teach undergraduate courses during the fellowship: two approximately ten-week courses in the first year and three in the second year.
Eligibility highlights: the appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. by the start date. Applicants should submit a cover letter, research statement, three letters of recommendation, a current CV, a sample of original written work, and an education statement describing teaching philosophy, mentorship, and commitment to an inclusive classroom environment.
Funding: the position lists a hiring salary of $75,268 and Caltech notes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Deadline: applications are due November 7, 2026. Apply through the Caltech application portal; after submission, send the referee link to three recommenders so they can upload their letters. If needed, paper submissions may be mailed to the Philosophy Postdoc Search address in Pasadena, California.
Institution: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, United States.
Funding details
Two-year postdoctoral teaching fellowship with a hiring salary of $75,268. The benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
What's required
Ph.D. must be completed by the start of the appointment. Applicants should have a background in philosophy of science broadly construed or a closely related area. Materials required include a cover letter, research statement, three letters of recommendation, current CV, sample of original written work, and an education statement addressing classroom instruction, student mentorship, and fostering an inclusive environment.
How to apply
Apply electronically through the Caltech jobs portal. Create an account, complete the application form, and upload all required documents. After submitting, send the reference link to three recommenders so they can upload letters of recommendation. Candidates unable to apply electronically may mail materials to Chair, Philosophy Postdoc Search, HSS 101-40, Caltech, Pasadena, CA 91125.
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