Postdoctoral Fellowship in Animal Studies (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
| Job category | Postdoc or similar / Fixed term |
| AOS | animal ethics |
| AOS categories |
Applied Ethics |
| AOC | Social and Political Philosophy |
| AOC categories |
Social and Political Philosophy |
| Workload | Full time |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Location | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| Start date | July 1, 2019 |
| Job description |
Area of Research: Animal ethics, law and public policy. While we interpret animal ethics, law and public policy broadly, and welcome applications from various disciplines that study human-animal relations including political science, law, philosophy, sociology and environmental studies, we are looking in particular for research that critically examines the moral, legal and political dimensions of how human-animal relations are governed. Supervision: Will Kymlicka, Department of Philosophy Remuneration: $40,000. As part of this full-time salary, the incumbent will teach a 0.5 credit University course in animal ethics (or a cognate subject). Applicants must have submitted their doctoral dissertation by that date, and must be within five years of having received their doctorate. Demonstrated expertise in animal ethics, law and public policy, show evidence of teaching potential, and be able to participate constructively in departmental and collegial activities. The Postdoctoral Fellow appointed to this position is expected to be actively involved in the day-to-day life of the Department, and to collaborate in developing initiatives related to the promotion of the analysis and understanding of animal rights (such as workshops, conferences, public lectures, etc.) |
| How to apply | |
| Application type | Online |
| Instructions |
Applicants are asked to apply via Interfolio.
Each full application should include a curriculum-vitae, together with a statement of research interests, a teaching portfolio, a writing sample, and three confidential letters of references. Applicants should supply information concerning any interruptions in their academic careers and other factors that may have affected their capacity to complete scholarly work.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY: The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons.
ACCOMMODATION IN THE WORKPLACE: The University has policies in place to support its employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee's accessibility needs due to disability. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Susanne Cliff-Jungling, Department of Philosophy at [email protected], 613-533-2182.
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| Web address to apply | https://apply.interfolio.com/58289 |
| Hard deadline | February 1, 2019, 6:59pm EST |
| Contact | |
| Web address for more information | https://www.queensu.ca/philosophy/jobs |
| Contact name | Will Kymlicka |
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| Time created | December 21, 2018, 2:59pm UTC |
| Scheduled expiry date | February 1, 2019, 6:59pm EST |
| Expired on | February 2, 2019, 7:46pm EST |
| Last updated | April 5, 2019, 3:00pm UTC |
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