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Assistant Professor, Limited Term Faculty (LTF) (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, Ryerson University

Job category Junior faculty / Fixed term
AOS Open
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Start date July 1, 2016
Job description

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one‐year Limited Term Faculty (LTF) position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department prefers a candidate with demonstrated experience as an effective teacher of large undergraduate courses, who can provide evidence of currency in the teaching areas listed below, and who has experience supervising grading assistants. The average class size is anticipated to be 150 students; grading assistance is provided. Applicants should clearly identify experience in teaching courses that introduce the discipline of Philosophy to first year students, in addition to experience in all other courses, at any level, related to the areas listed below. The successful candidate will carry out the teaching and service obligations required of faculty members at Ryerson University; there are no research expectations.

Fall 2016 

PHL 333 –Philosophy of Human Nature PHL 333 –Philosophy of Human Nature
PHL 333 –Philosophy of Human Nature PHL 333 –Philosophy of Human Nature
PHL 101 –Plato and the Roots of Western

Winter 2017

PHL 333 –Philosophy of Human Nature PHL 333 –Philosophy of Human Nature
PHL 333 –Philosophy of Human Nature PHL 333 –Philosophy of Human Nature

PHL 606 –Philosophy of Love and Sex
OR (depending on departmental needs)
SSH 105 –Critical Thinking

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement may be viewed at: http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/employment_resources/rfa.html. The

RFA's website may be found at: www.rfanet.ca. A summary of RFA benefits can be found at: http://ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/index.html.

Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty, and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Please merge into one pdf file a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and evaluations of teaching and upload to the link provided below. Also, please provide in the file the name and contact information of three (3) potential referees, at least one of whom can speak to the applicant’s ability to teach undergraduate students. Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. The cover letter should be addressed to: Dr. Robert Murray Chair, Department of Philosophy, Jorgenson Hall 429, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3. Enquiries about submitting applications should be directed to: Ryan Walters, Departmental Administrator, at: [email protected].
Web address to apply https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/preview.cfm?p...
Hard deadline June 3, 2016, 7:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.ryerson.ca/philosophy/
Contact name Dr. Robert Murray
Contact email
Contact phone 416‐979‐5000 ext. 6160
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Time created May 19, 2016, 10:28am UTC
Scheduled expiry date June 3, 2016, 7:59pm EST
Expired on June 4, 2016, 7:59pm EST
Last updated August 3, 2016, 3:00pm UTC
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