Position description
The Department of Philosophy at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time five month, in-person sessional position as Lecturer or Assistant Professor. Candidates should have or be near completion of a PhD in Philosophy. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a promising research profile. The teaching requirement is three undergraduate courses.
We invite applications from all specializations of philosophy, but the Department has a particular interest in applications from candidates who can teach second-year introductory courses in the Philosophy of Science and Introductory Logic, and a third-year course in Environmental Ethics. Where relevant, historically informed approaches are preferred in keeping with the Department’s commitment to the importance of the history of philosophy, broadly construed.
The appointment will commence August 1, 2024, subject to budgetary approval. Applications shall include: (i) a letter which includes a brief statement of teaching interests and current research, (ii) a curriculum vitae, and (iii) a teaching dossier which includes, but is not limited to, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching experience. Longlisted applicants will be contacted to submit three letters of reference, official or unofficial transcripts, and a sample of writing.
Applications shall be sent electronically to:
Dr. R. Majithia
Department of Philosophy
Mount Allison University
Email: philosophy@mta.ca
Consideration of initial applications will begin April 5, 2024. Further material including letters of reference for contacted longlisted applicants should arrive no later than April 25, 2024.
Mount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.
Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.
At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us, either by contacting the search committee chair or Lori Geldart in our People and Culture Department at hr@mta.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.