Philosophy Professor

A philosophy professor teaches students how to think carefully about questions of knowledge, ethics, logic, politics, and meaning, and also conducts research. In a typical week at a college or university, you teach classes, hold office hours, grade essays, prepare lectures, and read and write scholarly work. You lead discussions where students test arguments and challenge their own assumptions. Outside class you serve on committees, advise students, review papers by colleagues, and may present at conferences. Some professors also teach introductory courses in ethics, critical thinking, or logic that serve students in many majors.