PPE Post Doctoral Fellow

Mount Allison University; Sackville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Sackville, New Brunswick, is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow in Philosophy. The position requires a PhD or near completion, a commitment to undergraduate teaching, and a strong research profile. Responsibilities include teaching courses in philosophy and mentoring students. This role commences on July 1, 2026, pending budget approval. Applications are encouraged from diverse candidates, with a focus on inclusivity and equity. Interested individuals should send their applications to the designated chair and mention Canadian citizenship in their submissions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Possess a promising research profile.
• Mentor undergraduate students and expose them to new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Teach one third-year philosophy course each year.
• Conduct one fourth-year capstone seminar for PPE students.
• Share research through public talks.

Skills

Commitment to undergraduate teaching

Promising research profile

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Philosophy or near completion

Job description

Position Description

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 two‑year position as McKenna School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Post‑Doctoral Fellow in Philosophy. 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. We invite applications from scholars in all fields of philosophy.

In each year of the appointment the McKenna School Post‑Doctoral Fellow will be expected to teach one third‑year course in philosophy (which in at least the first year of the appointment will be in some area of history of social and political thought) and one fourth‑year capstone seminar for the PPE students. The capstone seminar should be in an area of interest to the applicant that would appeal to students in philosophy, politics, and economics. The McKenna Fellow is also expected to mentor undergraduate students by exposing them to new ideas and perspectives, sharing their research through public talks, and creating opportunities for networking.

The appointment will commence July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Submissions should include a letter of application with curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a teaching dossier (including, but not limited to, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of teaching experience, and a brief description or syllabus of the proposed capstone seminar). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted subsequently to submit three letters of reference.

Completed Applications Should Be Sent To

Dr. Robbie Moser
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Philosophy, Mount Allison University
[e-mail]

Consideration of applications will begin March 2, 2026 and will continue until an appointment is made.

The goal of the McKenna School is to enhance and diversify the teaching and research programs in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (www.mta.ca/ppe/), to enrich the undergraduate student experience in those programs through internships, scholarships, international exchanges, and conferences, and to increase the profile of the PPE program at Mount Allison and throughout the broader academic 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. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you. Please contact People and Culture at [e-mail] for more information.

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.