Assistant Professor - Department of Philosophy

Mount Allison University 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 peoples. 

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to racialized individuals, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community. 

The Department of Philosophy at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month 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 five undergraduate courses.  

The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course of Introductory Philosophy, a second-year course of Introductory Ethics, a yearlong (6 credit) third-year course in Ancient Philosophy, and a third-year course on a topic of special research interest. We invite applications from all specializations of philosophy, and ideally the successful candidate will have experience teaching or research interest in Ancient Philosophy. 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 15, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Applications should include: (i) a letter which includes a brief statement of teaching interests and current research, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a writing sample, and (iv) a teaching dossier which includes, but is not limited to, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted subsequently to submit three letters of reference. 

Applications shall be sent electronically to: 

Dr. Robbie Moser 
Chair of the Search Committee 
Department of Philosophy, Mount Allison University 
philosophy@mta.ca 

Consideration of initial applications will begin April 13, 2026.  

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.