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Assistant Professor--Limited Term Appointment (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, Trent University

Job category Visiting fellowship / Professorship / Fixed term
AOS Open
AOC Ethical Theory, Applied Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy
AOC categories Applied Ethics
Biomedical Ethics
Ethics
Social and Political Philosophy
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Start date August 1, 2016
Job description

The Department of Philosophy at Trent University invites applications for a nine-month limited-term appointment (LTA) at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing August 1, 2016. This appointment is subject to budgetary approval. 

Candidates are expected to have a completed Ph.D., demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, and a commitment to research.  The successful candidate will teach six courses—three in the fall semester and three in the winter semester—on our Symons campus in Peterborough, Ontario. We are seeking candidates to teach the following combination of courses:

Fall: PHIL 2390H (Biomedical Ethics); PHIL 3110H (Classics in Ethical Theory); and PHIL 4310H (Advanced Topics in Value Theory).

Winter: PHIL 2020H (Philosophy of Sport and Recreation); PHIL 2390H (Biomedical Ethics); and PHIL-POST 3180H (Social and Political Philosophy).

Information about our department, including information about these courses, is available on our website: www.trentu.ca/philosophy.

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. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are welcome to contact [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 are invited to submit applications in PDF format to [email protected] using the subject line: LTA—Philosophy. Applications should include a covering letter identifying the position for which the candidate is applying (LTA #1) and detailing the candidate’s suitability for the position; a curriculum vitae; and a teaching dossier that includes evidence of excellence in teaching, and sample syllabi. Candidates must also provide the names and contact information of three referees. The deadline for the receipt of applications is May 12, 2016.
Email to apply
Hard deadline May 12, 2016, 7:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.trentu.ca/philosophy/
Contact name Byron Stoyles, Chair
Contact email
Contact phone 705-748-1011 x6040
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Time created April 18, 2016, 8:48am UTC
Scheduled expiry date May 12, 2016, 7:59pm EST
Expired on May 13, 2016, 7:59pm EST
Last updated July 12, 2016, 3:00pm UTC
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