Dalhousie University, Philosophy Department, Term Appointment
Apr 12, 2013 → May 17, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites
applications for a 10 month Limited Term Appointment at the Assistant
Professor/Lecturer level, effective August 1, 2013. This position is
subject to budgetary approval. Areas of specialization: Metaphysics,
Epistemology. Areas of competence: Early Modern Philosophy, Philosophy
of Mind. The Department also needs classes taught in Understanding
Scientific Reasoning and Intro.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory,
intermediate and advanced undergraduate/graduate levels, with some
limited graduate student supervision and committee work. Excellence in
teaching and research is required. Applicants must hold (or be about
to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon
qualifications and experience. Course load will be 3 and 3.
Applications should include: a complete curriculum vitae, transcripts
(undergraduate and graduate), writing sample, teaching dossier
(including evidence of teaching effectiveness), a statement of
research and teaching interests and philosophies, and three
confidential letters of recommendation (in hard copy, forwarded
separately by the referees). A record of publication will be an asset.
Applications should be sent to:
Duncan MacIntosh, Chair, Department of Philosophy,
Dalhousie University,
6135 University Avenue, PO Box 15000,
Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4R2
(Please use Philosophy for correspondence). The closing date for applications is April 30, 2013.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians
and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University
is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University
encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with
a disability, racially visible persons and women.