Department of Philosophy

Assistant Professor - Contractually Limited Appointment

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year, contractually limited position, to begin July 1, 2013 at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Preference will be given to applicants qualified to teach the following courses: 1A03 Philosophical Texts, HUM 2C03 Critical Thinking, 2YY3 Intro Ethics, 3D03 Phil of Science, 3HH3 Metaphysics, 3O03 Theory of Knowledge, 4XX3 Intermediate Logic, and one further 3 unit course next spring/summer. The starting salary for the one-year period for an Assistant Professor will be $66,243.00.

McMaster University is a student focused, research-intensive university with a clear purpose: the discovery, communication and preservation of knowledge and has a long standing reputation as Canada’s most innovative university. 

The successful candidate will have a PhD in philosophy, in hand or near completion by the starting date, previous teaching experience and demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in philosophy.  The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the research and administrative activities of the department.

Applications should include: a letter of interest, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and practice, an indication of successful university level teaching (course outlines for courses previously taught, summaries of student evaluations, etc.), and the names and complete contact information for three referees.  Candidates must arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent directly to the address below.

Applications and supporting documentation should be addressed to:

Dr. Richard Arthur, Acting Chair
Department of Philosophy
McMaster University – UH 310
1280 Main West
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1
Canada

Complete applications, including supporting documentation, which are received by April 30, 2013 will be assured of full consideration.  All documentation submitted in support of your application becomes the property of the University and is not returnable. 


Posted March 18, 2013