University of Toronto, Associate/Full Professor – Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy
Sep 14, 2017 → Dec 19, 2017
The Department of Philosophy and the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science of the University of Toronto invite applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will also be eligible to be named the Senator Jerahmiel S. and Carole S. Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy.
This is an endowed Chair position and will begin on July 1, 2018. Appointment to the Senator Jerahmiel S. and Carole S. Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy will be for a five year term and is renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will be appointed both to the Department of Philosophy (51%) and to the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies (49%).
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field at the time of appointment and have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.
They must provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by sustained contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant venues, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades for innovative work, and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level in the area of Jewish Philosophy and be familiar with the Jewish textual canon.
The successful candidate will teach courses in the Department of Philosophy from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will contribute to the integration of Jewish philosophy into the undergraduate and graduate programs in Jewish Studies. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada's best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. The tri-campus graduate department consists of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough (UTSC) campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.
The Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, within the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George campus, has one of the best and most comprehensive Jewish Studies programs in North America and offers courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in numerous disciplines.
The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world.
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All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link
The following elements of the application should be submitted online (in pdf format only) by November 18, 2017:
(1) a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled Grafstein cover letter and CV.pdf;
(2) a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a sample of academic writing (about 25 pages), combined in a file labelled Grafstein research.pdf.
(3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled Grafstein teaching.pdf.
Applicants should also provide the names and contact details of at least three referees in their application.
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The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, clickhere
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.