Assistant Professor, Ethics

Minorities and Philosophy International; London; In loco; CAD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Western University’s Department of Philosophy in London, Ontario, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Probationary Tenure-Track) specializing in ethics. The area is open, with interest in ancient, feminist, and political philosophy.

The appointment carries a 2-2 teaching load, a comprehensive benefits package, and a salary of $110,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A PhD in Philosophy is required by appointment.

Competenze

• Demonstrate evidence of research excellence through publications, talks, and funding as appropriate.
• Ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Willingness to engage in service to department, university, and profession.

Mansioni

• Teach a 2-2 load under a tenure-track system.
• Develop and sustain an innovative research program.
• Engage in departmental and university service.

Conoscenze

Research excellence

Teaching ability

Collaboration

Formazione

PhD in Philosophy

Descrizione del lavoro

Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Western University, London, Ontario

Probationary (tenure-track) · Begins 1 July 2027 · 2-2 teaching load · $110,000–$140,000 · Review begins 30 November 2026

The position

Western University’s Department of Philosophy seeks to hire an Assistant Professor (Probationary Tenure-Track) with a specialization in ethics. The area of competence is open, though the department would particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to our teaching and supervisory needs in other areas including but not limited to ancient philosophy, feminist philosophy, and political philosophy.

The annual salary for this position will be $110,000 to $140,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package.

The responsibilities for the position include a 2-2 teaching load (Western University runs on a semester system). The candidate must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy, or a closely related field, by the time of the appointment.

Qualifications, experience and skills required

The successful candidate will provide evidence of research excellence, which can be demonstrated by (but is not limited to) outputs such as: a high-quality writing sample, a record of publications in leading journals relevant to their field, invited talks and peer-reviewed presentations at international conferences, and success in winning external research funding, all as appropriate for their career path and stage. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent research potential in their area of expertise and will have an innovative and promising program of future research that complements and enhances the department’s existing strengths. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to teach effectively a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate level that contribute to the department’s current needs, particularly as evidenced by the materials submitted in their teaching dossier. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in service to the department, the university, and the profession. We are seeking a candidate who is collaborative and collegial, and who is willing to contribute towards the continued successful functioning of the department.

The department

Western’s Department of Philosophy is one of the leading philosophy departments in Canada, with a strong reputation in a range of areas including applied ethics, feminist philosophy, history of philosophy, philosophy of mind and cognitive science, and philosophy of science. The department has close working ties with many other units on campus, such as the Western Centre for Brain and Mind, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Political Science, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. We are also home to the Centre for Digital Philosophy , which develops and maintains PhilPapers, PhilJobs, and other services. In 2008, the department founded the Rotman Institute of Philosophy , where philosophers work with scientists to tackle deep foundational problems and complex social problems. The department is committed to the inclusion of underrepresented voices in philosophy and is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our discipline, research, and teaching.

Affirmation policy statement

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship and membership (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes. The policy can be viewed at Policy 1.58 .

Equity and accommodation

This position is an existing vacancy. Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communications skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact the Department Chair, Prof. Corey W. Dyck, at [e-mail] .