Position description
糖心传媒 acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi鈥檏maq 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.
糖心传媒 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 糖心传媒 invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional position as Lecturer or Assistant Professor. 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. The teaching requirement is five undergraduate courses.
The successful candidate will teach an introductory-level course in philosophy (PHIL 1651), a second-year course of Introductory Philosophy of Science, a second-year course of Introductory Logic, a third-year course in Environmental Ethics, and a third-year course on a topic of special research interest. An ideal candidate will have teaching experience in philosophy of science. Historically-informed approaches are preferred, in keeping with the Department鈥檚 commitment to the importance of the history of philosophy, broadly construed.
The appointment will commence August 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Applications should include: (i) a letter which includes a brief statement of teaching interests and current research, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a writing sample, (iv) a teaching dossier which includes, but is not limited to, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching experience, and (v) three confidential letters of reference. (If three letters of reference cannot be secured by the application deadline, please notify the search committee chair.)
Applications shall be sent electronically to:
Dr. Robbie Moser
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Philosophy, 糖心传媒
philosophy@mta.ca
Review of applications will begin on June 17, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
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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.