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The Opportunity
The Department of Philosophy at Saint Mary's University invites applications for an eight-month position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, to begin 1 September 2020.
What you'll need
Qualifications
The successful applicant will be qualified to teach a full-year Critical Thinking course and three one-semester courses (equivalent to a 3/2 or 2/3 load) in areas such as ethics and/or history of philosophy. The department is seeking an excellent teacher and active researcher.
Applicants must have a doctorate or ABD status with the dissertation near completion. Salary will be determined according to the regular Lecturer or Assistant Professor scale described in the Collective Agreement, pro-rated to eight months.
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Saint Mary's University is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a city of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. The city is close to recreational areas and to other major urban centres in Canada and the Northeastern United States. Information about Saint Mary's is available at http://www.smu.ca/about/welcome.html
Apply for this position online at www.smu.ca/employment and use the online application system CareerBeacon. A complete application consists of a letter of application (addressed to Dr. Todd Calder, Chair of the Selection Committee, Department of Philosophy), a Curriculum Vitae, a teaching dossier, a writing sample, graduate school transcripts, and names and contact information of three referees. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, March 17, 2020.