McCain Post-Doctoral Fellow (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, Mount Allison University
Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
AOS | Open |
AOC | philosophy of social science, applied ethics, environmental philosophy, and/or, philosophy of science (especially philosophy of the life sciences), History of Philosophy |
AOC categories |
History of Philosophy Philosophy of Science Philosophy of Social Science Applied Ethics Environmental Philosophy |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada |
Start date | July 1, 2019 |
Job description |
The Department of Philosophy at Mount Allison University invites applications for a twelve-month position as McCain Post-Doctoral Fellow. Candidates should have or be near completion of a PhD in Philosophy. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a promising research profile. The teaching requirement is two undergraduate courses per term. We invite applications from all specializations of philosophy but we have a particular interest in philosophy of social science, applied ethics, environmental philosophy, and/or, philosophy of science (especially philosophy of the life sciences). Historically-informed approaches are desirable, in keeping with the department’s strong commitment to the importance of the history of philosophy. The appointment will commence July 1, 2019, subject to budgetary approval. Submissions are comprised of: (i) a letter of application which includes a brief statement of current research, (ii) a curriculum vitae, and (iii) a teaching dossier which includes, but is not limited to, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching experience. Long-listed candidates will be contacted subsequently to submit three letters of reference, official or unofficial transcripts, and a sample of writing. Electronic applications are strongly encouraged and should be sent to [email protected]. Paper submissions should be sent to:
Chair of the Search Committee Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application. |
How to apply | |
Application type | |
Instructions |
Electronic applications are strongly encouraged and should be sent to [email protected]. Paper submissions should be sent to:
Dr. Robbie Moser
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Philosophy
Mount Allison University
63D York Street
Sackville, NB E4L 1G9
Phone: 506-364-2556
|
Email to apply | |
Deadline for full consideration: |
March 22, 2019, 4:30am AST
(applications under review) |
Hard deadline | No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis) |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | http://www.mta.ca/philosophy |
Contact name | Dr. Robbie Moser |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | (506) 364-2347 |
Bookkeeping | |
Time created | February 26, 2019, 10:36am UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | September 13, 2019, 5:45am AST |
Expired on | April 8, 2019, 7:27am AST |
Last updated | June 8, 2019, 3:00pm UTC |
Last update notification |
The hiring committee has finished reviewing candidates and is no longer taking new applications.
April 8, 2019, 10:27am UTC Save the ad using the "save" button below to receive notifications of significant updates. |
Job Market Calendar |
This institution has indicated that the position advertised will not follow the APA's recommended job market calendar. An explanation, if provided, appears below.
We are operating under a shorter timeline than a 30 day posting. |
Save |