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Tyler Huismann.

OU Philosophy Lecturer Tyler Huismann Accepts Position at LSU

February 26, 2026

In Fall 2026, Tyler Huismann will be starting as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Louisiana State University.

Mark Taylor.

OU Philosophy Alumnus Mark Taylor Accepts Position at Calvin University

February 20, 2026

Mark Taylor is a De Vries Institute Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in normative business ethics at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This summer, Mark will transition into his new role as tenure-track Assistant Professor.

Jason Lee Byas.

OU Philosophy Alumnus Jason Lee Byas Accepts Position at Tulane

February 02, 2026

In Fall 2026, OU alumnus Jason Lee Byas (B.A., Philosophy & Sociology, 2014) will be starting as Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Political Economy at Tulane University.

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