Assistant Professor--Limited Term Appointment (EXPIRED)

Trent University invites applications for a twelve-month limited-term appointment (LTA) in the Department of Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing August 15, 2019. 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 2020. We are seeking candidates to teach the following combination of courses in the fall and winter semesters with assignments for summer 2020 to be determined.

LTA #3—All Teaching will be at our Durham Campus

FALL:  PHIL 1100H: Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy; PHIL 3110H: Ethical Theory; PHIL 3420H: Modern Philosophy I—Reason and Revolution

WINTER: PHIL 2010H: Love and Desire; PHIL 2430H: Modern Philosophy II—The Enlightenment; PHIL 4610H: Major Texts + One 0.5 credit course in the summer of 2020

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, encourages applications from all candidates, and will accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are welcome to contact [email protected].

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. All candidates should indicate their eligibility to work in Canada in their covering letter.

Inquiries can be sent by email to the Chair, Byron Stoyles, at [email protected].