Assistant Professor—York University-Theoretical Ethics and/or History of Philosophy.
Sep 20, 2018 → Nov 02, 2018
The Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track professorial-stream
appointment at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2019. The areas of specialization are Theoretical Ethics (metaethics or normative theory)
and/or History of Philosophy (up to and including Kant).
A PhD in Philosophy is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and scholarly research.
The successful applicant will have a record of publication appropriate to their stage of career and be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching. Pedagogical innovation in high priority areas such
as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is preferred.
Applicants should submit a signed letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a sample of written work, a teaching portfolio,
and arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to:
Professor Robert Myers, Chair, Department of Philosophy,
S431 Ross Building, York University,
4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, M3J 1P3.
Electronic submissions can be emailed to phlchr (subject line: Ethics/History Search)
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To be guaranteed of full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 2, 2018, though applications
will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, and Indigenous people in Canada will be given priority.