Philosophy – Lecturer (EXPIRED)

University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus
Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Social Science

Philosophy – Lecturer  

The Irving K. Barber School Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a full time two-year lecturer position in Philosophy. The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science. There is an expected start date of August 1, 2023.

We seek applicants with a completed PhD in Philosophy at the time of appointment, relevant university teaching experience, and evidence of ability and commitment to teaching excellence. All fields of specialization will be considered. A full teaching load consists of 8 courses, based on a 3 + 3 load in Winter 2023-24 and 2 additional courses in the Summer 2024 and the following year. The applicant will teach primarily a range of first and second year Philosophy courses. Specifically, we are seeking an instructor for courses in Critical Thinking, Biomedical Ethics, and Introduction to Philosophy. In-person delivery of courses is expected.

The Department of Economics, Philosophy & Political Science is housed in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science. The Faculty offers both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The collegial learning environment in the Faculty 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.

UBC is one of the world’s leading universities, and is consistently ranked in the top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 11,000 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:

https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc/housing-immigration-and-relocation-services/relocating-kelowna.