Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)
Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science, University of British Columbia, Okanagan
| Job category | Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar |
| AOS | Open |
| AOC | Analytic Philosophy |
| AOC categories |
Philosophy of Social Science Ethics Social and Political Philosophy |
| Workload | Full time |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Location | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
| Start date | July 1, 2020 |
| Job description |
Philosophy - Assistant Professor (tenure track)
The Department of Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor. The area of specialization is open, with expected teaching needs in some combination of Ethics, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of the Social Sciences and Analytic Philosophy. The successful candidates will have a PhD in Philosophy and will become a member of the Department of Department of Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science (https://epp.ok.ubc.ca). The appointment is expected to start on July 1, 2020, or soon thereafter. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable commitment to teaching excellence and a competitive record of scholarly contributions in the candidate's field of research, as well as the ability to establish a strong externally-funded research program. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to further development of the curriculum, to the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, and to other service obligations to the University and community. The Department of Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science is housed in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. The Faculty is undergoing a transition that will result in the formation of an autonomous Faculty of Science and an autonomous Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in 2020. The new Faculties will contain both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our collegial learning environment focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our students, faculty, and staff. To learn about the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science, go to: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html. UBC is one of the world's leading universities, and is consistently ranked in the top 40. The university has two campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 10,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities. For more information about UBC resources and opportunities, please visit http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/. Information about the surrounding community can be found at: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/. Applications are to be submitted online in one continuous PDF file and should include: - a cover letter clearly indicating the position to which the candidate is applying - a curriculum vitae - a statement of research interests - a statement of teaching philosophy - evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching/course evaluations) - the names of three referees who have been asked to submit letters of reference. Applicants should arrange to have their referees submit the letters of reference directly to Ms Tiffany Clarke, by the deadline at: [email protected]. Please direct any inquiries regarding the posting to: Professor Helen Yanacopulos [email protected]. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2020. All positions are subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. |
| How to apply | |
| Application type | Online |
| Instructions |
Applications are to be submitted online in one continuous PDF file and should include:
- a cover letter clearly indicating the position to which the candidate is applying
- a curriculum vitae
- a statement of research interests
- a statement of teaching philosophy
- evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching/course evaluations)
- the names of three referees who have been asked to submit letters of reference.
Applicants should arrange to have their referees submit the letters of reference directly to Ms Tiffany Clarke, by the deadline at: [email protected].
Please direct any inquiries regarding the posting to: Professor Helen Yanacopulos [email protected].
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| Web address to apply | http://www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/36270 |
| Hard deadline | January 14, 2020, 6:59pm PST |
| Contact | |
| Contact name | Tiffany Clarke |
| Contact email | |
| Contact phone | 250-807-9124 |
| Bookkeeping | |
| Time created | December 17, 2019, 11:21am UTC |
| Scheduled expiry date | January 14, 2020, 6:59pm PST |
| Expired on | January 15, 2020, 7:46pm PST |
| Last updated | March 17, 2020, 3:00pm UTC |
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