Instructor or Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a multi-year Limited-Term Appointment (LTA) at Trent University’s Oshawa campus, at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, commencing August 1, 2015, subject to budgetary approval. The contract is for three consecutive academic years, each of which runs from August 1st to April 30th. The LTA teaching load in the department is six courses. We offer the following combination of courses in the coming year, and we expect that teaching needs for the following two years will be similar:

Fall 2015
PHIL-1100H Introduction to Philosophy: Moral and Political
PHIL-1200H Critical Thinking
PHIL-2010H Love and Desire
Winter 2016
PHIL-1200H Critical Thinking
PHIL-2030H Death
PHIL-POST 3140H Justice and Rights

Candidates should have a completed Ph.D. or provide evidence that completion and defense is scheduled for the coming year. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is required, and experience with offering courses relevantly similar to those above is strongly preferred. (For course descriptions, see http://www.trentu.ca/philosophy/courses.php.)

Please send applications, including a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position with attention to your experience teaching similar courses, a curriculum vitae, teaching dossier including sample syllabi, and the names and contact information of three referees to: [email protected], with the subject line: LTA-OSH. Please note that applications will only be accepted in PDF format via e-mail. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 11, 2015.

Trent University’s Oshawa campus in the Durham region includes 834 students and 75 faculty, engaged in teaching and research in nine degree programs as well as courses in many other areas. Courses in Philosophy include PHIL1200H-Critical Thinking, a required course in the new three-year degree program in Communications and Critical Thinking. (For further information, see http://trentu.ca/oshawa/academics/degrees-and-programs/communications-and-critical-thinking-ba)

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact philosophy at trentu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.