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12-Month Lecturer (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, University of British Columbia

Job category Junior faculty / Fixed term
AOS Philosophy of Mind and Arts Studies in Research and Writing
AOS categories Philosophy of Mind
AOC Writing in the Disciplines
AOC categories Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Start date September 1, 2015
Job description

The Department of Philosophy and Arts Studies in Research and Writing (ASRW) at UBC are seeking applications for a 12-Month Lecturer in Philosophy of Mind and Studies in Research and Writing. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field, and experience teaching academic writing in university environments using research-based, theoretically rich pedagogical frameworks, including writing in the disciplines or genre-based approaches. The successful candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching, will have a track record of teaching excellence, and will be able to teach undergraduate courses in both philosophy of mind and academic writing.

Arts Studies in Research and Writing (ASRW) is a unit specializing in the study and teaching of research and writing in the disciplines. ASRW courses introduce Faculty of Arts students to the discursive practices of the disciplines.  Members of the unit also support undergraduate student participation in research activities (e.g. conference participation) and assist faculty who offer writing-intensive courses in their departments.  The successful candidate can expect to teach ASRW courses, including WRDS 150, and participate in designing the future growth and development of ASRW.  

The position involves a workload equivalent to teaching 24 credits and undertaking service responsibilities over the 12-month period of the appointment. Teaching assignments will include sections of WRDS 150, an upper-level undergraduate course in philosophy of perception, and a cognitive systems course (COGS 200).  In partial fulfillment of the overall workload, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake curricular and administrative responsibilities involved in teaching across three units and participating in student advising, departmental service, events and initiatives in PHIL and ASRW.  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, three letters of reference, and a sample course outline for WRDS 150 to:

Simone Dharmaratne

Department Administrator

Department of Philosophy

University of British Columbia

These materials should be sent electronically to her at [email protected]. Applicants must specify “PHIL / ASRW” in the subject line when applying for this 12-month lectureship position. Applications must be received by May 18, 2015.

The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

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 visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
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, three letters of reference, and a sample course outline for WRDS 150 by the deadline.
Email to apply
Hard deadline May 18, 2015, 7:59pm PST
Contact
Web address for more information http://philosophy.ubc.ca/
Contact name Simone Dharmaratne
Contact email
Contact phone 604.822.3292
Bookkeeping
Time created April 15, 2015, 8:50am UTC
Scheduled expiry date May 18, 2015, 7:59pm PST
Expired on May 19, 2015, 7:59pm PST
Last updated July 19, 2015, 3:00pm UTC
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