Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) (EXPIRED)
University of Victoria
Job category | Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar |
AOS | Philosophy of MInd or Philosophy of Science |
AOS categories |
Philosophy of Mind Philosophy of Science |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Organization's reference number | PHIL01 |
Location | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
Job description |
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor position to begin 1 July 2017. Area of specialisation: philosophy of mind or philosophy of science. Area of competence: open, but broad philosophical interests are assets. Duties will include research, undergraduate and graduate instruction and administrative service. The successful applicant will have the potential to be a superior researcher and an excellent teacher. Requirements Applicants should hold a PhD in Philosophy by time of appointment. Ideal candidates will have begun publishing and will have a well-articulated research and publication plan. The Department seeks a candidate who can offer undergraduate and graduate courses in philosophy of mind or philosophy of science and who can also teach introduction to philosophy, critical thinking and basic logic. Candidates should supply evidence of their approach to pedagogy and their preparedness to teach excellent courses. In addition, the successful candidate should be able to supervise MA and PhD students in philosophy of mind or philosophy science and should be able assist the supervision of students in related fields. The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Faculty and librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association. (www.uvicfa.ca) Applications should include a cover letter, writing sample and c.v. Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to the Chair. Application materials, including letters of reference, may be submitted via email at: [email protected] Or where necessary application materials may be mailed to: Chair, Appointments Committee Department of Philosophy University of Victoria P.O. Box 3045 Victoria, B.C. V8W 3P4 Deadline for applications and letters of reference: 1 December 2016. |
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Hard deadline | December 1, 2016, 6:58pm PST |
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Web address for more information | http://www.uvic.ca/humanities/philosophy/ |
Contact name | Professor Colin Macleod (chair) |
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Contact phone | 250-721-7512 |
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Time created | September 22, 2016, 9:31am UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | December 1, 2016, 6:58pm PST |
Expired on | December 2, 2016, 7:46pm PST |
Last updated | February 20, 2017, 3:00pm UTC |
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