Jobs for Philosophers

215. CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Montreal, QUEBEC, Canada. Asst. Prof., tenure-track, beginning July 1, 2006, subject to budgetary approval. AOS: Philosophy of Language or Mind in the Analytic tradition. 4 courses/ year (2/ semester), undergraduate and graduate, thesis supervision, committee work. Salary by collective agreement over full year. Applicants should have Ph.D. by start of contract. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Concordia is committed to employment equity. Review of applications will begin November 24 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of intent, resume, interests and achievements in teaching, and in research, with three letters of reference, to: Chair, Department of Philosophy, Concordia University, 7141 de Maisonneuve Blvd W., Montreal QC, H3G1M8, Canada. (168)

216. FACULTY OF INFORMATION STUDIES, Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada. Postdoctoral Position. Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto. The Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto seeks a postdoctoral fellow to help explore long-term conceptual, social, political, and legal impacts of computing and information technology. Duties include: coordinating (and editing proceedings of) series of semi-annual international conferences on the impact of computation on the human condition. Applications will be reviewed starting December 15, 2005, until position is filled. Priority given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Starting date: January - September 2006 (negotiable). Term: 18-24 months. Qualifications: doctorate in philosophy; competence in several of: computer science, information studies, cognitive science, philosophy of science, science studies; excellent organizational and editorial skills. TO APPLY/CONTACT: Applicants should submit a statement of interest, CV, graduate transcripts, representative publications, and, under separate cover, three letters of recommendation to: Brian Cantwell Smith, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto, 140 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G6, Canada. Telephone: 416-978-3202 Fax: 416-978-5762. Email: dean.fis@utoronto.ca (168)

217. MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, QUEBEC, Canada. Faculty Position. Environmental Ethics. The Department of Philosophy and the McGill University School of Environment (MSE) invite applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track, to begin in August 2006. For this joint position, we seek an outstanding moral philosopher whose research interests centrally include the ethical issues posed by our relation to the environment. We seek candidates excellent in research and teaching, with broad philosophical interests, able to engage actively with philosophers in a broad range of research interests, above all with the theoretical ethicists already at McGill, and with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines affiliated with the MSE. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise graduate students in both units, and to play a role in the further development of programmes within the MSE. Teaching load: four (undergraduate and graduate) courses per year (two in each semester), split between the MSE and the Department of Philosophy, together with graduate and undergraduate supervision. Usual administrative responsibilities, divided between the two units. Ph.D. expected by time of appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications must contain: CV, transcript or list of graduate coursework, statement of research and teaching interests, representative sample of written work or sample publications, and three confidential letters of reference sent under separate cover by the applicant’s referees. Deadline for receipt of complete applications: December 1, 2005. Address: Search Committee (Environmental Ethics), Dept. of Philosophy, McGill University, 855 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC, Canada H3A 2T7. Applications and/or application materials will not be accepted by fax or by email, and materials cannot be returned. McGill University is committed to equity in employment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The language of instruction at McGill is English, but a working knowledge of French would be an asset. (168)

*218. QUEENS UNIVERSITY, Kingston, ONTARIO, Canada. The Department of Philosophy at Queen’s University has established a postdoctoral fellowship program in Democracy and Diversity, funded in part by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. The program will run from 2005-2008. Each year, one non-renewable 12-month fellowship will be awarded, salary commensurate with experience. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated expertise in political philosophy/political theory, with a special interest in issues of the accommodation of diversity in democratic societies, show evidence of teaching potential, and be able to participate constructively in the Departmental and collegial activities. The Fellow will work under the supervision of Prof. Will Kymlicka, and will be expected to teach two half-courses. The 2006-7 fellowship will start on July 1, 2006. Applicants must have submitted their doctoral dissertation by that date, and must be within five years of having received their doctorate. Queen’s University is a leading centre for the normative study of democracy and diversity, with active research programs located in both the Research Group on Nationalism, Ethnicity and Multicultural Citizenship (RGONEMC) and the Forum for Philosophy and Public Policy. The Fellow would be affiliated with these programs, and would participate in their activities. Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Each full application should include a CV, together with a statement of research interests, a teaching dossier, and a writing sample. Applicants should supply information concerning any interruptions in their academic careers and other factors that may have affected their capacity to complete scholarly work. Applications should be sent to the Department of Philosophy, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N6, to arrive by March 1, 2006. It is the responsibility of the applicants to have at least three letters of reference sent directly to the above address by the deadline. (168)

219. SASIT - YORK UNIVERSITY, Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada. PHILOSOPHY: The School of Analytic Studies and Information Technology (SASIT), part of the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies (located on the main campus), York University's second largest Faculty, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Philosophy Program at the level of Assistant Professor. Details are available at: http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?positionnumber=664
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. (168)

220., 221. UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL, Montréal, QUEBEC, Canada. Two full time, tenure-track positions starting after June 1, 2006 (pending budgetary approval). Rank: Assistant professor. AOS (one of the following): Mediæval philosophy, Modern philosophy, Continental philosophy (19th through 20th centuries). AOC: open. Teaching responsibilities: Department policy is to offer a progressive teaching load up to four courses (including seminar) per year at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Thesis supervision; usual departmental duties. Competitive benefits; salary determined according to qualifications. Ph.D. by September 1, 2006 (in philosophy or relevant discipline). The Department welcomes applications from candidates with prior experience as well as from new Ph.D.s. A complete application will contain the following materials, which cannot be returned: 1) a letter of application that specifies which position the applicant is seeking; 2) a CV; 3) recent writing samples in the candidate’s field of specialization; 4) three or more confidential letters of reference. The Department cannot accept applications by FAX, neither can it solicit missing materials. The Université de Montréal is a French-language institution. Priority is accorded to Canadian citizens and landed residents. We are an equal opportunity employer under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Women and members of under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply. Please direct all inquiries and application materials to: Claude Piché, Chair, Département de Philosophie, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville, Montréal, Québec, CANADA, H3C 3J7. Deadline for applications: January 6, 2006 (post-marked). For information concerning applying to the Université de Montréal, please link to http://www.philo.umontreal.ca/babillard/postes.html and/or contact claude.piche@umontreal.ca. (167W) (168)

222. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT MISSISSAUGA, Mississauga, ONTARIO, Canada. Applications are invited for a tenure-stream position, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto at Mississauga, University of Toronto to begin July 1, 2006. AOS: Metaphysics and epistemology, broadly conceived. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Ph.D. and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are required. Candidates should arrange for their CV, a writing sample, teaching materials, and at least three letters of reference to be sent to: Metaphysics and Epistemology Search, Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto, 215 Huron St., 9th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A2, Canada. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2005. The University of Toronto Department of Philosophy is a three-campus graduate department, consisting of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough campuses. Faculty carry out their undergraduate duties at the campus to which they are appointed; graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus. Additional information on the Department can be obtained through the World Wide Web at http://www.erin.utoronto.ca/~w3phil/ and http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world. UTM is a research-intensive institution with a multicultural student body. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. (166W) (168)

223. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT MISSISSAUGA, Mississauga, ONTARIO, Canada. Applications are invited for a tenure-stream position, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy to begin July 1, 2006. AOS: Moral or political philosophy. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Ph.D. and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are required. Candidates should arrange for their CV, a writing sample, teaching materials, and at least three letters of reference to be sent to: Moral or Political Philosophy Search, Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto, 215 Huron St., 9th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A2, Canada. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2005. The University of Toronto, Department of Philosophy is a three-campus graduate department, consisting of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough campuses. Faculty carry out their undergraduate duties at the campus to which they are appointed; graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus. Additional information on the Department can be obtained through the World Wide Web at http://www.erin.utoronto.ca/~w3phil/ and http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world. UTM is a research-intensive institution with a multicultural student body. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. (166W) (168)

224. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada. Department of Philosophy. Applications are invited for a tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the St. George (downtown) campus of the University of Toronto, to begin July 1, 2006. AOS: 20th-century continental philosophy, with a particular emphasis on the phenomenological tradition. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Ph.D. and evidence of excellence in research and teaching is required. The University of Toronto Department of Philosophy is a three-campus graduate department, consisting of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough campuses. Faculty carry out their undergraduate duties at the campus to which they are appointed; graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus. Additional information on the graduate department and on the St. George undergraduate philosophy can be found at www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. Send CV, writing sample, teaching materials, and the names of at least three references to: Continental Search, Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto, 215 Huron St., 9th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A2, Canada. We will start considering applications on November 15, 2005, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. (167) (168)

225. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada. The University of Toronto is advertising for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities and related Social Sciences, including one in Cognitive Science/Philosophy of Mind. The postdoctoral fellowships are to be awarded for a two-year period to outstanding teacher-scholars in the humanities and related social sciences, to begin July 1, 2006. Each fellow will be awarded CDN$50,000 per year. AREA: Cognitive Science/Philosophy of Mind (Department of Philosophy). The Department of Philosophy is interested in candidates working in the area of cognitive science and/or the philosophy of mind. In particular, we encourage applications from promising researchers exploring fundamental questions about the mind who are also well informed about current scientific theories of psychological development, the brain, and artificial intelligence. The fellow will complement and build upon the existing curriculum in philosophy of mind, and be a potential contributor to the program in Cognitive Science. The appointment carries departmental affiliation and includes both a teaching and a research component. Successful recipients will be required to teach one course per term and devote other time to their individual research. To qualify for an appointment, candidates must have received their Ph.D. within the last 2 years. Candidates who will receive their Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2006, are eligible to apply; however, they must submit a letter of degree confirmation. Candidates must also have at least one year of experience teaching in a university environment. Fellowships are open to citizens of Canada, the United States and international candidates. Applicants must submit the following materials by Friday, January 20, 2006: 1. A two to four page letter of application, including a statement of current research interests (outlining the research to be undertaken during the term of fellowship). 2. A full CV. 3. Three letters of recommendation are to be submitted directly from your referees (candidates should arrange to have the three letters of reference sent by the deadline). 4. Copies of published work, extracts from dissertation, or drafts of work in progress (not to exceed 25-30 pages). 5. A two to four page statement of teaching interests (including course proposals). Only fully completed applications will be considered (no faxes please). Application must be postmarked no later than Friday, January 20, 2006. Awards will be announced in March 2006. Application should be sent to: Professor Pekka K,. Sinervo F.R.S.C., Dean and Professor of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Room 2005 - 100 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G3, Canada. Refer to: http://www.artsandscience.utoronto.ca/scholarships/mellon.shtml http://philosophy.utoronto.ca/ (168)

226. YORK UNIVERSITY, Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada. Faculty of Arts. An assistant professor position beginning July 1, 2006. This is not a duplication of our ad in the Oct JFP. 5 courses/year including undergraduate and graduate teaching. AOS: Cognitive Science AOC: Open. Ph.D. in a discipline related to Cognitive Science is required by July 1, 2006. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary research. AA. See full ad at http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer. Please send complete dossier to: Cog. Sci. Hiring Committee, Department of Philosophy, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3. Deadline: January 5, 2006. For EAPA interview: December 2, 2005. (168)