Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Limited Term)

St. Joseph’s College at the University of Alberta invites applications for a two-year full-time faculty position, to begin in July 2025.

Area of Specialization: History of Philosophy, especially pre-modern philosophy.
Areas of Competence: Philosophical Anthropology and Business Ethics

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses at the advanced intermediate level on Aquinas and Augustine, survey courses in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, and courses in Philosophical Anthropology. Ability to teach Business Ethics is highly desired.

A limited-term appointment at St. Joseph’s College typically carries a required course load of 8 courses across the academic year, but teaching obligations can be reduced if research expectations are increased. The successful candidate is eligible for research/professional expenses up to $1,500 per annum and may be eligible to apply for internally-competitive research grants. All full-time appointments offer competitive salaries and include full benefits, including reimbursement of some relocation expenses. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and excellence in, undergraduate teaching as informed by current practice and scholarship in the field. We expect the candidate to have or be in the very last stages of pursuing a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Completed Ph.D. is highly preferred.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a statement of teaching philosophy;
• unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts may be requested at a later time);
• a writing sample of no more than 25 pages (or one published article);
• the names and contact information of three references. The references of candidates under consideration for the short-list will be contacted directly and provided 10 working days to submit a letter of reference.

In your cover letter, please address how you would contribute to and further the College’s mission as a Catholic undergraduate liberal arts college, affiliated with the University of Alberta.

Please submit all application materials to [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 11, 2025. Questions about this search may be directed to the Dean of St. Joseph’s College, Dr. Matthew Kostelecky ([email protected]), who is Chair of the Search Committee.

St. Joseph’s College invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

About St. Joseph’s College

St. Joseph’s College is a Catholic liberal arts college affiliated with the University of Alberta, the premier research institution in Alberta and one of the premier research institutions in Canada. St. Joseph’s College teaches approximately 3,000 undergraduate students in courses they complete as Arts options (electives) for their University of Alberta program. St. Joseph’s College is located at the heart of the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta’s second largest city and the provincial capital.

The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and focus on the development of the whole person in their teaching. To learn more about St. Joseph’s College, applicants are encouraged to visit our website.