Department of Philosophy - Postdoctoral Fellow

The University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy to contribute to significant research on social and political trust. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to promote public philosophy and community engagement. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment, with opportunities for teaching and access to university resources. This is a unique chance to make an impact in the field while working within a vibrant academic community. If you are passionate about philosophy and community involvement, this position offers an exciting path for your career.

Benefits

Access to University Services

Office and Meeting Space

Research Funding Opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with public philosophy and community engagement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for scholarly and public audiences.
• Build capacity for public philosophy and community engagement.

Skills

Research in Philosophy

Public Philosophy

Community Engagement

Ethics Bowl Facilitation

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Department of Philosophy - Postdoctoral Fellow About the University

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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

Rank Tenure Information Not Applicable Position Details

Dr. Susan Dieleman (Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership and Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy) is offering a full-time, postdoctoral fellowship for one year, renewable for one year subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Candidates should be working on topics related to social and political trust and distrust, deliberation and political rhetoric, polarization, and/or public philosophy. Candidates working in one or more of these research areas with a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related discipline are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will conduct research for scholarly and public audiences. They also will work with the Department of Philosophy, the Critical Thinking and Citizen Engagement Lab, and relevant stakeholders to help build capacity for public philosophy, community engagement, and Ethics Bowl at the high school and collegiate levels. Experience with these sorts of projects will be considered an asset. Postdoctoral Fellows at the University of Lethbridge are represented by the University of Lethbridge Postdoctoral Fellows Association.

Fellowship Details

The successful candidate will:

• Be available starting July 1 or September 1 2025, and continuing for no less than 12 months and no more than 24 months;
• Complete the research project(s) proposed at the time of application;
• Pursue publication of the research conducted in peer-reviewed scholarly venues as well as public-facing venues;
• Present their research at the University;
• Participate regularly in Departmental, CTCE Lab, and University events and activities;
• Work with relevant stakeholders to build capacity for public philosophy, community engagement, and Ethics Bowl.
  
  

The Supervisor And/or University Will Offer

• A minimum salary of $46,000 for the first year, inclusive of any sessional teaching amounts;
• Sessional teaching opportunities, at the standard rate, during one or both years of the appointment, subject to the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) Academic Staff Collective Agreement;
• Access to the services of the University (e.g., library, information technologies);
• Office and meeting space on campus;
• Access to funding opportunities for research dissemination.
  
  

Fellowship Eligibility

Applicants must:

• have fulfilled all degree requirements for their PhD before commencing the appointment, but no longer than five years prior to the start of the award (excepting career interruptions);
• not hold a permanent faculty position or a faculty position leading to permanency.
  
  

To Apply

Please send the following to Dr. Susan Dieleman ([e-mail]) as separate PDFs, with the subject line “Postdoc Application 2025” no later than May 23, 2025.

• Cover Letter;
• Detailed CV;
• Writing sample;
• Names and contact information for two references;
• Research statement (max. 2 pages, single-spaced):
• Select up to 3 research contributions that you consider to be your most important and describe their significance to the field.
• Describe your proposed research project(s), highlighting how they would be suitable for publication in peer-reviewed scholarly venues and/or public-facing venues.
• Outreach and engagement contributions (max. 2 pages, single-spaced):
• Select up to 3 activities that you consider to best highlight your outreach and engagement contributions. Discuss their impact and importance in terms of your career aspirations.
• Describe how you would bring proposed outreach and engagement activities to the University of Lethbridge to support the work of the Department, the CTCE Lab, and Ethics Bowl, as well as wider communities.
• Statement addressing career interruptions (max. 1 page, single-spaced), if you are outside the 5-year eligibility window.
  

Additional Information

Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/postdoctoral-fellows.

Position Category Other Faculty Faculty of Arts & Science Campus Lethbridge

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 05/02/2025 Close Date 05/23/2025 Open Until Filled Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants

Please send the following to Dr. Susan Dieleman ([e-mail]) as separate PDFs, with the subject line “Postdoc Application 2025” no later than May 23, 2025.

Employment Equity

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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