York University, Dept. of Philosophy, 2 Tenure-Track (teaching focused) positions
Jan 07, 2014 → Feb 28, 2014
Assistant Lecturer (Tenure-Track), Philosophy, York University
The Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies invites applications from qualified candidates for two (2) Alternate Stream (teaching focused) tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant Lecturer to begin July 1, 2014. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidates must be able to provide documented evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and demonstrate commitment to pedagogy with the potential for programmatic leadership. The area of specialization is open and areas of competence are logic and critical thinking. A PhD in Philosophy is required. The successful candidates will be expected to teach multiple sections of the Department’s general education course, Modes of Reasoning, each year along with one or more undergraduate philosophy courses, depending on departmental need.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample paper or lecture, and a teaching dossier, which should include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course outlines, and summaries of teaching evaluations.
Apply to:
Professor Robert Myers, Chair,
Department of Philosophy,
South 431 Ross Building,
York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, M3J 1P3.
Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference mailed to this address under separate cover. The deadline for applications is February 14, 2014.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website at York or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416.736.5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.