Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

King’s University College at Western University, a Catholic Liberal Arts College, invites applications for a probationary tenure-track appointment in Ethics in the Department of Philosophy, effective July 1, 2020. The area of specialization is Ethics broadly understood. The area of competence is open, but the department welcomes various approaches to contemporary ethical issues from a global, non-canonical, and cross-cultural perspective. The Department of Philosophy is a small but outstanding department with diverse research interests and teaching strengths. Our Faculty are passionate teachers, established scholars, and members of the School of Graduate and Post-Graduate Studies at Western. 

Candidates should have a PhD in Philosophy by the start date of appointment or shortly thereafter. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active research program and to develop and teach courses in human rights and socio-political ethics, environmental ethics and justice, and ethics of technology, as well as advanced courses in ethics. The teaching load at King’s is 2.5 courses per year.  The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Deadline for application is January 1, 2020.

Applications should include: (1) a letter of intent; (2) a curriculum vitae (including a list of academic honors, awards and publications); (3) a writing sample; (4) 3 confidential letters of reference (Applicants should ensure that referees are aware that their letters must reach the Department by the application deadline.); (5) a teaching statement (including evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness); (6) two short descriptions of how you would teach a one-semester course in human rights and socio-political ethics and a one-semester course in environmental ethics and justice.

Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected]. 

Letters of reference should be submitted directly to Dr. Steve Lofts, King’s University College, Department of Philosophy, 266 Epworth Ave, London, ON N6A 2M3 or to Dr. Steve Lofts [email protected].

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to: Professor Steve Lofts, Chair, Department of Philosophy (email: [email protected]).

The College welcomes faculty, staff and students from all faiths and backgrounds. King’s University College is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from qualified individuals, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and racialized people.

King’s University College is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the College’s employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]or 519-433-3491 for assistance.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.