Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, University of Saskatchewan
Job category | Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar |
AOS | Specializing in either the Philosophy of Mind or Analytic Philosophy, |
AOS categories |
Philosophy of Mind |
AOC | Philosophy of Mind or Analytic Philosophy |
AOC categories |
Philosophy of Mind |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Start date | July 1, 2016 |
Job description |
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in either the Philosophy of Mind or Analytic Philosophy, with teaching competence in both areas, to begin July 1, 2016. We seek a scholar who will provide us with expertise in Analytic Philosophy and the Philosophy of Mind. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in these areas at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and to contribute to the department’s MA program. The candidate will have a normal teaching load of 12 credit units (4 courses) over the course of the fall and winter terms, in addition to 3 credit units (1 course) at the graduate level every second year. The candidate will also be expected to pursue a vigorous research program and to participate in administrative functions commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome linkages to current areas of research strength within the Department including Aesthetics, Philosophy of Science, Value Theory, Philosophy of Mathematics, and Feminism and Gender Theory. Competence in Indigenous Philosophy would also be an asset. A completed Ph.D. by the time of appointment is required. The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts. There are over 10,000 students in the College and 295 faculty, including 12 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 23,000. The university is one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities. Salary Bands (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017): Assistant Professor $93,293 (floor) to $112,109 (CDI ceiling) Benefits:
Application packages should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a sample of written or published work, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 3 letters of reference. These should be addressed to Dr. Peter Alward, Department Head, and sent as digital pdf files to [email protected] The reference letters must be received directly from the references or a third party application service, and not via the candidate. The deadline for receipt of application materials is December 14, 2015. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Email: [email protected] cc: Dr. Peter Alward, Department Head [email protected] |
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Application packages should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a sample of written or published work, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 3 letters of reference.
These should be addressed to Dr. Peter Alward, Department Head, and sent as digital pdf files to [email protected] Reference letters must be received directly from the references or a third party application service, and not via the candidate.
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Hard deadline | December 14, 2015, 6:59pm CST |
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Web address for more information | http://artsandscience.usask.ca/college/employment.... |
Contact name | Peter Alward |
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Time created | October 27, 2015, 8:59am UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | December 14, 2015, 6:59pm CST |
Expired on | December 15, 2015, 6:59pm CST |
Last updated | February 14, 2016, 3:00pm UTC |
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