Associate Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, invites applications for a professorial-stream tenure-track appointment at the Associate Professor level, to commence July 1, 2020. The area of specialization is Non-Canonical Philosophy, broadly understood to include, for example, philosophy of race and critical race theory, Indigenous philosophy, non-Western philosophy, feminist philosophy, and continental philosophy.

A PhD in Philosophy is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and scholarly research and be well-positioned to engage with York’s diverse student body and to contribute to the vibrant intellectual life of the department. The successful applicant will have a strong record of publication and be suitable for immediate appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching. Pedagogical innovation in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is preferred.

Applicants should submit a signed letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a sample of written work, and arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: Professor Robert Myers, Chair, Department of Philosophy, S431 Ross Building, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3. Electronic submissions can be emailed to: [email protected] (subject line: Non-Canonical Philosophy Search).

To be guaranteed of full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 1, 2019. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities.  Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Professor Alice MacLachlan, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].

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