12-Month Lecturer (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at UBC is seeking applications for a 12-Month Lecturer in Logic. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field. The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching, will have a track record of teaching excellence, and will be able to teach a variety of courses in logic and reasoning at all undergraduate levels. Ability to teach formal logic through the predicate calculus is essential; ability to teach metalogic, modal and other non-standard logics, or other advanced courses in logic and philosophy of logic an asset. The position involves teaching 24 credits (equivalent of eight 3-credit courses, with an expected 3-3 load in the winter session and 2 additional courses in the summer of 2016) and participating fully in student advising, departmental service, events, and initiatives. This 1-year leave-replacement appointment is expected to commence September 1, 2015. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Please send applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness in the fields of the appointment.  Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent by the same deadline to:

Simone Dharmaratne

Department Administrator


Department of Philosophy


University of British Columbia

These materials should be sent electronically to her at [email protected]. Applications must specify to which 12-month lectureship posting the candidate is applying and must be received by May 18, 2015.

Information about the Department is available on the web at: http://www.philosophy.ubc.ca/.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.