*Assistant Professor Without Review (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at UBC invites applications for a 2-year* limited-term position at the rank of Assistant Professor Without Review to commence July 1, 2014.  *The initial appointment will be for a 12-month period and may be renewed for another year, subject to satisfactory performance appraisals, compliance with UBC agreements and policies, and availability of funds.

Area of Specialization: ethics/social/political philosophy.  Areas of competence: Other areas in value theory such as philosophy of law, applied ethics (biomedical, environmental, business), aesthetics.

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. (or expect to have successfully defended prior to 1 July 2014) and have demonstrated accomplishments in scholarship.  S/he will be expected to maintain an active program of research and teaching, and to undertake service duties as assigned by the Head. The teaching load will be four 3-credit courses per year. 

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a sample of their publications, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness. In addition, they should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Search Committee

c/o Simone Dharmaratne, Administrator

Department of Philosophy

The University of British Columbia

Buchanan E370 - 1866 Main Mall

Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6T 1Z1

Phone: 604-822-3292 / Fax: 604-822-8782

Completed applications must be received by May 1, 2014.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will, however, be given priority.

For information about the Department, visit www.philosophy.ubc.ca