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Department of Philosophy, Brandon University

Job category Junior faculty / Fixed term
AOS Open
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 2
Location Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Start date August 15, 2016 or as mutually agreed
Job description

Brandon University is a leader in providing high quality education in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies. Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Masters programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.

 

The Department of Philosophy at Brandon University invites applications for TWO, one-year full-time limited term appointments for the August 2016 - July 2017 academic year to teach courses in the following areas: Ancient Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of History, Logic, Epistemology, Ethics, and Contemporary Continential. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidates will be expected to carry out an active research program and to engage in collegial governance within the department.

Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Philosophy (though applicants holding the minimum qualification of an M.A. in Philosophy will also be considered); post-secondary experience in teaching courses in the areas mentioned above or similar courses; a record that provides evidence of teaching effectiveness; and a record of research success appropriate for the candidate’s career stage. Further information about the Department can be found at: http://www.brandonu.ca/philosophy/.

Rank and Salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Deadline for applications is until the position is filled. Start Date is August 15, 2016 or as mutually agreed.

Short listed candidates will be expected to provide copies of  credentials  at  time of  interview.  Brandon University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  All qualified persons are encouraged to apply including women, persons withdisabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations andgenders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
Applicants should provide curriculum vitae; a teaching dossier that includes sample course outlines; student course evaluations (where available); a record of research success; a writing sample, three (3) letters of reference, and citizenship status in one pdf document to: [email protected].
Email to apply
Hard deadline August 3, 2016, 7:59pm CST
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.brandonu.ca/philosophy/
Contact name Dr. Demetrios Tryphonopoulos, Dean of Arts
Contact email
Contact phone 204 727-9780
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Time created July 20, 2016, 9:16pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date August 3, 2016, 7:59pm CST
Expired on August 4, 2016, 7:59pm CST
Last updated October 4, 2016, 3:00pm UTC
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