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Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University invites applications for a Two-
Year Limited Term Appointment at the Assistant Professor/Lecturer level, effective
July 1, 2012. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Area of specialization:
Moral Psychology and/or Philosophy of Law and/or Feminism. Areas of competence:
Philosophy of Sex and Love, Environmental Ethics. Expertise in some aspect of the
History of Philosophy is an asset.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced
undergraduate/graduate levels, with some limited graduate student supervision and
committee work. Excellence in teaching and research is required. Applicants must hold
(or ABD) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications and
experience. Course load will be the equivalent of 3 and 3.
Applications should include: a complete curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and
graduate), writing sample, teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching
effectiveness), a statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies, and three
confidential letters of recommendation (in hard copy, forwarded separately by the
referees). A record of publication will be an asset.
Address applications to Duncan MacIntosh, Chair, Department of Philosophy,
Dalhousie University, 6135 University Avenue, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS, Canada
B3H 4R2. (Use dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca for correspondence). The closing date for
applications is May 1, 2012.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment
Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from
qualified Aboriginal people, person
Instructor, one year, beginning August 2012. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. PhD or Advanced ABD. Three introductory undergraduate courses for each of two semesters (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013); minimal departmental service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to and appreciation for teaching students from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds. Salary $45,000, with benefits. Send application package (Letter of application, CV, teaching statement and evidence of teaching competence submitted as a single PDF file plus 3 letters of recommendation to philosophy [__at__] ksu [dot] edu.). Review of applications will start on March 30 and will continue until the position is filled. Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer actively seeking diversity among its employees. The Philosophy Department strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, the University is required to run a background check on the final candidate.
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The Department of Philosophy at the University of Calgary invites applications and nominations for a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Logic and the Philosophy of Science. The Canada Research Chairs program has been established by the Government of Canada to enable Canadian universities to foster excellence in research and teaching. Further information on the program is available on the CRC website at www.chairs.gc.ca.
We are seeking an established scholar and a leader in any area of logic or the philosophy of science. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of research, teaching and graduate supervision, and an innovative research program. The appointment, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, is expected to start on July 1, 2013.
Specific inquiries about this position may be directed to:
Ali Kazmi, Head
Department of Philosophy
University of Calgary
Email: akazmi [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
All Chairs are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat. Applications including a CV, a writing sample, a teaching dossier, and a description of a 7 year research plan, and names and contact information of three referees may be sent to:
Merlette Schnell, Manager
Department of Philosophy
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
CANADA
Email: schnell [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of the applications will begin on July 9, 2012.
Montana State University, Bozeman MT. Visiting Assistant Professor, one year, non-tenure track, beginning Fall 2012. AOS: ethics. AOC: open. Competence in environmental ethics, contemporary moral problems, and gender theory preferred. Six courses per year (3/semester), including lower and upper division undergraduate courses and a multicultural introduction to ethics course. Undergraduate teaching experience and Ph.D. are required. Salary will be competitive depending on qualifications. Include a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence. We encourage applications from women and minorities. Montana State University is a land grant institution with approximately 14,000 students located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, about 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Send materials to: Professor Sara Waller, Chair, Philosophy Search Committee, Department of History and Philosophy, Montana State University-Bozeman, Bozeman MT, 59717-2320. sara [dot] waller [__at__] montana [dot] edu. 406-994-4396. Screening begins March 26th and will continue until the position is filled. ADA/EO/AA/VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Calgary invites applications for a two year limited term position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting on September 1, 2012. AOS is ethical theory; AOC is ancient philosophy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both areas. A PhD in philosophy and evidence of research and scholarship in the area of specialization are required.
Specific inquiries about this position may be directed to the Department Head, Ali Kazmi, akazmi [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
Complete dossiers, including a cv, at least three letters of reference, and a recent sample of writing, may be sent to the Department Manager, Merlette Schnell, schnell [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of the applications will begin on March 23, 2012.
The Amherst College Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professorship in philosophy beginning July 1, 2012 with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. AOS: Social and Political Philosophy. We especially welcome applications from candidates who can teach courses in environmental philosophy. In addition to teaching two courses per semester, candidates will be expected to supervise senior honors projects and participate in the life of the department. Candidate must have the Ph.D. degree in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. To apply, please submit as PDFs or Word documents to https://jobs.amherst.edu/view/opportunity/id/418 a CV, letter of application describing research and teaching interests, one writing sample (25 pages maximum), and the names and email addresses of three individuals to whom we may write to solicit recommendations.
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.
Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for men and women, with 1,700 students and 200 faculty members. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.
Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.
The Amherst College Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professorship in philosophy beginning July 1, 2012. AOS: Ethics. In addition to teaching two courses per semester, candidates will be expected to supervise senior honors projects and participate in the life of the department. Candidate must have the Ph.D. degree in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. To apply, please submit as PDFs or Word documents to https://jobs.amherst.edu/view/opportunity/id/417 a CV, letter of application describing research and teaching interests, one writing sample (25 pages maximum), and the names and e-mail addresses of three individuals to whom we may write to solicit recommendations.
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.
Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for men and women, with 1,700 students and 200 faculty members. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.
Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.
Postdoctoral position which involves teaching and research in the area of bioethics (broadly defined) with the Center for Bioethics at the University of South Carolina starting August 2012. The position is for 10.5 months with a salary of $36,000.
Duties of the position include: Conduct research in an area of the candidate's interest. Teach two courses per semester in the areas of health care ethics/bioethics/medical ethics during the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters (4 courses total). These will be taught in the Department of Philosophy. Topic, course numbers and enrollment will be assigned by the department chair. Assist the Director of the Center for Bioethics in organization and development of programs at the University of South Carolina and the Palmetto Health Alliance. This may include organization of workshops, grant writing, web page development, and work with hospital initiatives in quality, diversity, and/or administrative and organizational ethics.
Applications should be submitted electronically at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. A cover letter which includes a description of the candidate's research interest/s, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of reference should also be included with the application.
For additional information regarding this position contact George P. Khushf, Director, Center for Bioethics, University of South Carolina (803) 777-0299.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Normative Theory
University of Toronto
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship to be held at the University of Toronto Centre for Ethics during the 2012-13 academic year. We welcome candidates with substantial normative research interests from diverse backgrounds including philosophy, law, and the social sciences. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in theories of distributive justice, moral psychology, or ethics in cross-cultural perspective, but we welcome all applicants with a strong interest in normative theory.
The successful candidate will also teach two single-semester courses for Trinity College, interact with undergraduates in the College’s Ethics, Society and Law Program, participate in the seminar and workshop series at the Centre for Ethics, and help to develop an inter-disciplinary ethics community across campus. The appointment term is from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, at a combined research and teaching stipend of $40,000 per year. Applicants must have completed all requirements for their PhD by June 30, 2012. Candidates must also be no more than 3 years from the awarding of their degree, and cannot have accepted or hold a tenure-track position.
Applicants should submit a cover letter of application, a current CV, and a sample of written work to:
Rose Jones,
Assistant to the Director,
Centre for Ethics
University of Toronto
6 Hoskin Ave., Toronto, ON
Canada, M5S 1H8
Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to the address above, or by email to ethics [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca. At least one of the reference letters should speak to the applicant's teaching experience and ability. Any additional inquiries may be addressed to Rose Jones. Complete applications received by March 31, 2012 will be given priority; however, the position will remain open until filled.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, members of visible minority groups, Aboriginal persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.