Brandeis University

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The Departments of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Brandeis University invite applications for a cross-disciplinary Florence Levy Kay Fellow beginning in the fall of 2026. This two-year fellowship is part of the university’s new major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). The salary for this position is $64,000 (nine-month, academic year salary).
We welcome candidates from any of the associated fields (philosophy, politics, and economics) whose research and teaching are suited to this interdisciplinary major.
The Kay Fellow in PPE will teach one course per semester, including the possibility of a capstone seminar in the fall of 2027, and assist in building the PPE program and community.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in one of the associated fields by the date of appointment and must demonstrate potential for excellence in research and teaching.

Only online applications will be accepted. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 21, 2025. Questions about the position can be directed to: Kate Moran (kmoran@brandeis.edu).

The university’s pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

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