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Lecturer (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, Trent University

Job category Junior faculty / Fixed term
AOS Epistemology or Metaphysics
AOS categories Metaphysics and Epistemology
AOC Critical Thinking, Emotion, Law
AOC categories Metaphysics and Epistemology
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Law
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Start date August 1, 2015
Job description

The Department of Philosophy at Trent University in Peterborough invites applications for one limited-term appointment (LTA) for nine months at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, commencing August 1, 2015, subject to budgetary approval, teaching at our Peterborough Symons campus.

The LTA teaching load in the department is six courses (three per term). We are seeking a candidate with a completed Ph.D. and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. The department has needs in interdisciplinary courses include Critical Thinking, Philosophy of Sport & Recreation, Philosophy of Emotion, and Philosophy of Law. The successful candidate will likely teach an advanced seminar at the fourth-year level in any area of Epistemology or Metaphysics, as well.

Information about the Philosophy Department may be found at our website (see www.trentu.ca/philosophy). We offer a broad-based curriculum in Philosophy to a large number of students, including majors and non-majors.

Please send applications, including a curriculum vitae and cover letter detailing your suitability for the position, teaching dossier including sample syllabi, and the names and contact information of three referees to: [email protected], with the subject line: LTA-PHILOSOPHY. Please note that applications will only be accepted in PDF format via e-mail. Candidates who have already sent all relevant materials in support of other applications in the past six months are welcome to send updated materials, but need only provide a cover letter detailing their suitability to teach the courses indicated above, and ask us to re-open their file. The deadline for receipt of all applications is July 8, 2015. 

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact us at [email protected].  

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
Candidates who have already sent all relevant materials in support of other applications in the past six months are welcome to send updated materials, but need only provide a cover letter detailing their suitability to teach the courses indicated in the job posting, and ask us to re-open their file.
Email to apply
Hard deadline July 8, 2015, 7:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.trentu.ca/dean/documents/PHILLTA3.pdf
Contact name Kathryn Norlock
Contact email
Contact phone 705-748-1011, x7166
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Time created June 17, 2015, 4:40pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date July 8, 2015, 7:59pm EST
Expired on July 9, 2015, 7:59pm EST
Last updated September 7, 2015, 3:00pm UTC
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