Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Moral/Political Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2013, by which time the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, both research and teaching. The candidate’s research will focus on Moral/Political Philosophy broadly conceived. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach a broad range of courses from the introductory to advanced levels, contributing to the undergraduate program on the St. George campus. The University of Toronto, Department of Philosophy is a tri-campus graduate department, consisting of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough (UTSC) campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are invited to apply by visiting:   https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1200929.  Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a sample of academic writing, and a statement outlining current and future research interests. If you have questions about this position, please contact search.philosophy@utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online. The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two clearly labelled files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to search.philosophy@utoronto.ca by November 1, 2012. This address may also be used to send additional documents that cannot be accommodated using the online application system. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2012. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world.  For more information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://philosophy.utoronto.ca. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.