University of Toronto, Scarborough, Dept of Philosophy, Contractually limited term
Sep 30, 2017 → Jan 31, 2018
Assistant Professor – Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) -
Biomedical and Applied Ethics
Department of Philosophy
University of Toronto Scarborough
Application Deadline: January 31, 2018
Job Description:
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites
applications for a two-year Contractually Limited Term appointment (CLTA) in Ethics,
with a particular emphasis on Biomedical and Applied Ethics. The appointment will be at
the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30,
2020.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field by the date of
appointment, or shortly thereafter. Candidates must have broad research interests
within the field of Biomedical and Applied Ethics.
The candidate’s research will focus on Ethics, especially Biomedical and Applied Ethics
broadly conceived. The candidate must have an emerging record of scholarly
accomplishments and will provide evidence of excellence in research demonstrated by
publications in leading academic journals and/or academic presses, or a research
pipeline that is at a high international level, presentations at significant conferences, a
strong research dossier submitted as part of the application, and strong letters of
reference by referees of high international standing. The successful candidate will be
expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to
establish an outstanding, externally funded research program.
Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching can be demonstrated by strong
endorsements from referees, teaching accomplishments highlighted as part of the
application, teaching evaluations, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the
application. The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in
Biomedical and Applied Ethics, from the introductory to advanced levels.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a research-intensive institution with an
interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The
University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of
the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world.
For information about the Department of Philosophy, please
visit Philosophy
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below:
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701638&lang=en
The following elements of the application should be submitted online (in pdf format only)
by January 31, 2018:
(1) a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled “cover letter and
CV1701638.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
“research1701638.pdf”;
(3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course
materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “teaching_1701638.pdf”.
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters (on letterhead, signed
& scanned) by January 31, 2018 directly to: [Search}(mailto:phl-search@utsc.utoronto.ca) .
Please note that for this search the required files must be in PDF format and must be
labelled as indicated above. General submission guidelines can be found
at: guidelines.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search
.
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, please see survey.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority