The Philosophy Department at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time three-year Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA) in the area of Biomedical Ethics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and is expected to begin on July 1, 2022 and end on June 30, 2025.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Biomedical Ethics. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.

Applicants must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.

Salary 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 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 more information about the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Scarborough please visit our website at https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/philosophy/.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier to include a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Jason Ferreira at jason [dot] ferreira [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by May 25, 2022.

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

Diversity Statement
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, LGBTQ2S+ 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 http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft [dot] careers [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.

The IDEA Centre, within the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science, is an internationally recognised Centre for inter-disciplinary applied and professional ethics. For this role we seek: an academic with a strong grounding in ethics who is committed to fostering the development of ethical understanding and reasoning skills, both inside and outside academia; someone with experience of University teaching in a range of formats including face to face and online; and, someone who would thrive in a team making a major impact through innovation in ethics learning and teaching, research and consultancy.

You will be drawing on high-quality philosophical and inter-disciplinary research to design and develop excellent inter-disciplinary applied ethics teaching for students both at the University of Leeds and in the University of Leeds Joint School with Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) in China. Liaising with academics across the University, you will develop and deliver applied and inter-disciplinary ethics teaching across programmes of study in a range of disciplines (for example, engineering, business, and dentistry). You will work with colleagues in IDEA to develop and deliver teaching materials for the Masters programmes and for professional development activities in consultancy and training.

The role involves the development and delivery of high-quality teaching (online and campus-based) both as part of the Centre’s own MA programmes (in Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics and in Applied and Professional Ethics), and in sessions and modules integrated within programmes of study in a range of disciplines across the University. You will have the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire students from a range of discipline, professional and cultural backgrounds. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people.

You will also pursue a programme of philosophical research, both individual and, where appropriate collaborative, thereby enhancing the IDEA Centre’s international profile for research excellence in applied and inter-disciplinary ethics. In addition you will actively contribute to the impact of the Centre’s research through your part in our professional ethics consultancy.

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor, 2-Year Limited Term - Ethics and Computer Science or Philosophy of Mind
The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications from junior academics for a 2-year limited term appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2022. Area of specialization: Ethics and Computer Science or Philosophy of Mind. Area of competence: Logic. Competence in History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Language, or Philosophy of Art is an asset. (In all of these areas, global philosophical, feminist or other diverse and inclusive perspectives are welcome.) This position is subject to budgetary approval.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/ graduate levels, with the possibility of some limited graduate student supervision and limited committee work. Excellence in teaching (as attested by student or departmental evaluations of past teaching, sample syllabi, and the like) and research (as attested by publications, conference presentations, and a writing sample) is required. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. The course load will be 3 and 3 with the possibility of course-release for management of large, first-year classes. Courses to be taught will include two sections of Social, Professional and Ethical Issues in Computer Science (as part of the Embedded Ethics initiative for Computer Science majors) a senior/graduate seminar in Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science or Philosophy of Psychology, a second-year class in Symbolic Logic, and possibly a third-year class in Philosophy of Language and second-year classes on Minds and Machines, the Rationalists, or Philosophy of Art. Preference will be given to candidates who display the ability to convey the direct relevance and importance of Ethics and other areas of Philosophy for hands-on work in Computer Science. The ability to bring diverse philosophical perspectives and inclusive practices into courses, appropriate to addressing a diverse student body, is also valued. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Dalhousie Faculty Association collective agreement.
Applications should be submitted electronically via People Admin at the following unique URL: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9120 and should include: a cover letter; a complete curriculum vitae; a research statement which describes research accomplishments and plans and includes a writing sample; and a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness). Please note that short-listed candidates will be expected to submit three confidential letters of recommendation.
Quick Link to Posting: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9120
Inquiries may be addressed to the department administrative assistant, Gayle Quigley Smith, at dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca. The closing date for applications is April 13, 2022.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree-programs in 13 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia. The Philosophy Department is active and collegial. Those taking up limited term appointments have the opportunity to fully participate in the life of the department. (For more information see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/philosophy.html.)
Dalhousie has a vaccine mandate that is currently in place until April 30, 2022. Should the vaccine mandate be in place at the time that you begin employment, or should the vaccine mandate be re-implemented at a later date, you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination through Campus Check, or may seek an accommodation from Dalhousie’s vaccine requirements on grounds protected under provincial human rights legislation. Please visit the Campus Check Website for more information.

The Department of Educational Administration and Policy is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in the areas of Foundation in Education and Policy Studies in Education. The Department of Educational Administration and Policy is one of the four academic departments of Faculty of Education of CUHK. The Faculty of Education of CUHK (http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/) is an international center for professional training and research in Education. Further information about the Department is available at http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/eap.

Applicants should have (i) a Master's degree, or preferably a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline; (ii) specific interest in Ethics in Teaching Profession, Moral & Value Education, Life Education, Civic Education, Educational Policy, Early Childhood Education; (iii) at least ten years' post-Master relevant teaching experience at post-secondary level; (iv) a track record of course design, curriculum development and teaching methodology development, and demonstrated leadership in teaching; (v) strong commitment to excellence in teaching, as well as (vi) a good command of written and spoken Chinese and English.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) curriculum development, (b) teaching relevant courses in programmes offered by the Faculty of Education, as well as (c) supervising teaching practice. He/ She may also be assigned duties in (d) administration, (e) course co-ordination and (f) other project development work.

Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae with details of three referees. Appointment will initially be made on a fixed term contract for two years commencing August 2022, renewable subject to mutual agreement. Applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful if they are not invited for an interview within two months after the application closing date.