Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track position in Philosophy of Cognitive Science at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2022. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

The Department of Philosophy has a strong research group studying the mind from an empirically informed perspective and oversees the undergraduate Cognitive Science Program. The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research in the Philosophy of Cognitive Science and be willing and able to take a leadership role in the activities and development of this Program.

A PhD in Philosophy is required by the start date of the position, with a demonstrated record of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and scholarly research. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and externally funded research at the highest level, and must show the potential to assemble an exemplary publication record and to achieve international recognition in the field. Evidence of research excellence or promise of research excellence will be demonstrated in: the research statement; a record of publications (or forthcoming publications) with significant journals in the field; the writing sample(s); presentations at major conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing.

The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching, and the successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated capacity to teach undergraduate courses offered through the Cognitive Science Program, including Minds, Brains, and Machines (an introduction to cognitive science) and Honours Seminar in Cognitive Science (a capstone seminar which involves supervising students on their thesis projects), as well as multiple of the following: Philosophy of Psychology, Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Neuroscience, and Animals and the Philosophy of Mind. Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching will be provided through: the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments; teaching experience; sample syllabi; pedagogical innovations such as experiential education, opportunities and engagement with students outside the classroom, or the use of technology to enhance learning; and strong letters of reference.

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York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Professor Jacob Beck, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected] (subject line: Position in Cognitive Science).

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