University of Toronto Scarborough
Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a part-time appointment in Philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer for one year from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

Candidates should have a PhD in Philosophy with an area of concentration in Ethics or Political Philosophy or History of Philosophy. ABDs also may be considered. Previous experience in teaching at the undergraduate level is essential. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The position includes teaching and normal service to the department. Our strongest teaching needs are in Ethics and the ability to teach introductory Logic would be an asset. The teaching load is 5 semester-length courses at the undergraduate level (2.5 full course equivalents), three in one and two in the other of the Fall (Sep-Dec) and Winter (Jan-May) terms. Departmental service will be assigned by the Chair.

Applications submitted by May 1, 2015 will be assured full consideration.

Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their teaching experience and area of research expertise, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier (including course outlines, evaluations, and a statement regarding teaching philosophy and pedagogical innovation). These should be sent as a single pdf document to phl-search [__at__] utsc [dot] utoronto [dot] ca. Please also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to phl-search [__at__] utsc [dot] utoronto [dot] ca, addressed to Philip Kremer, Chair, Department of Philosophy, UTSC.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: philchair [__at__] utsc [dot] utoronto [dot] ca.

For more information about the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Scarborough, please visit our home page http://philosophy.utoronto.ca/undergraduate/utsc.

The University of Toronto is fully committed to academic excellence and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.