The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites
applications for a 10 month Limited Term appointment at the
Lecturer/Assistant Professor level, effective August 1, 2009. This
position is subject to budgetary approval. Area of specialization:
Political Philosophy or Social Philosophy or Legal Philosophy. Areas
of competence: Open. Interdisciplinary interest and capability,
especially in Philosophy of Technology and the Environment, is an
asset, as is competence in the History of Philosophy. The successful
applicant will be teaching courses at introductory, intermediate and
advanced undergraduate/graduate levels. Excellence in teaching and
research is a requirement. Applicants must hold (or be about to
receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications
and experience.
A complete curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate),
a writing sample, a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching
effectiveness and a statement of teaching interests and philosophies),
a statement of research interests, and three confidential letters of
recommendation (in hard copy, forwarded separately by the referees)
are required for application. A record of publication will be an
asset. Applications should be sent to Tom Vinci: Chair, Department of
Philosophy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4P9. (Please
use dalphil@dal.ca for correspondence). Please note: the official
closing date for applications is April 1, 2009.
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, persons with
a disability, racially visible persons and women.
