Limited Term Appointment in Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year limited-term appointment in Philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer and will commence September 1, 2013 and end August 31, 2014.

Candidates with a PhD are strongly preferred, but ABDs may also be considered. Previous experience in teaching at the undergraduate level is essential, and evidence of commitment to teaching and excellent teaching performance must be supplied. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalent of three and a half full courses (7 semester long courses) at the undergraduate level, six during the academic year and one in the summer. Ability to teach courses in applied ethics is essential; we also have an interest in candidates who can teach courses in Ancient Philosophy.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/moresearch.ftl?lang=en.  Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their teaching experience and area of research expertise, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier (including course outlines, evaluations, and a statement regarding teaching philosophy and pedagogical innovation). The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/ MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Please also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to:

Professor Sergio Tenenbaum, Chair

[email protected]

The deadline for applications is June 4, 2013. If you have any questions about this position, please contact: [email protected].

For more information about the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit our home page http://philosophy.utoronto.ca/undergraduate/utm.

The University of Toronto is fully committed to academic excellence and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University 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.