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12-Month Limited Term Appointment in Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Trent University

Job category Visiting fellowship / Professorship / Fixed term
AOS Philosophy of Mind; Philosophy of Science
AOS categories Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Science
AOC Critical Thinking
AOC categories Logic
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number LTA #2
Location Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Start date August 15, 2018
Job description

Trent University invites applications for one twelve-month limited-term appointment (LTA) in the Department of Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing August 15, 2018. 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 an active research program. The successful candidate will teach seven half-credit courses—three in the fall semester, three in the winter semester, and one six-week course in the summer of 2019. We are seeking candidates to teach the following combination of courses in the fall and winter semesters with assignments for summer 2019 to be determined:

LTA #2—Peterborough Campus

FALL: PHIL 1200H: Critical Thinking; PHIL-PSYC 2270H: Philosophy of Mind (cross-listed with Psychology); PHIL 2780H: Philosophy of Science (can be counted as a Science credit)

WINTER: PHIL 1200H: Critical Thinking; PHIL-PSYC 3020H: Philosophy of Emotion (cross-listed with Psychology); One 0.5 credit 4000-level seminar in the candidate’s area of specialization

+ One 0.5 credit course in the summer of 2019

Information about our department, including information about these courses, is available on the Department’s website at 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. All candidates are encouraged to indicate their eligibility to work in Canada in their covering letter.

How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
Candidates are invited to submit applications as a single PDF document to [email protected] using the subject line: LTA—Philosophy. Applications should include a covering letter identifying the position for which the candidate is applying and detailing the candidate’s suitability for the position including the relevance of the candidate’s research and teaching experience; 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.
Email to apply
Hard deadline May 11, 2018, 7:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.trentu.ca/dean/ftfaculty.php
Contact name Byron Stoyles
Contact email
Contact phone 705-748-1011 x. 7096
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Time created April 17, 2018, 4:59pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date May 11, 2018, 7:59pm EST
Expired on May 12, 2018, 8:46pm EST
Last updated June 13, 2018, 3:00pm UTC
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