Jobs for Philosophers

221., 222. INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES, Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada. Two tenure-track positions, one to begin July 2007, the other July 2008. Ranks open. Ph.D. prior to appointment. Four graduate courses per year plus supervisions. AOS: either social and political theory or philosophy of the arts and culture. AOC: one or more of ancient Western, modern, contemporary French, feminist, Reformational philosophy. ICS is an independent graduate school for interdisciplinary philosophy in the Reformed tradition. Women, minority candidates, and all other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Further details at www.icscanada.edu. Send letter, CV, names of 3 references, writing sample, and evidence of teaching ability to President, Institute for Christian Studies, 229 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1R4, Canada. Deadline: January 8, 2007. (172)

*223. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY, Antigonish, NOVA SCOTIA, Canada. The Department of Philosophy at St. Francis Xavier University (http://www.stfx.ca/academic/philosophy/ ) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to begin 1 July 2007. Candidates should have a completed Ph.D. Area of specialization: mediaeval philosophy. Areas of competence at least two of: philosophy of human nature, continental philosophy, ethics (including applied ethics), introductory philosophy. The Department offers undergraduate courses to the honours level. Applicants are asked to supply a summary of teaching experience, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, evaluations of teaching, and an outline of current and future research plans. Applications including a complete dossier and three letters of reference should be sent to Prof. William Sweet, Chair, Department of Philosophy, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5. Consideration of applications will begin on December 10, 2006. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. St. Francis Xavier University is committed to the principle of employment equity. (172)

224. UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH, Guelph, ONTARIO, Canada. The Department of Philosophy at the University of Guelph invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position to start July 1, 2007 at the rank of Assistant Professor. Area of specialization: Ethics; area of competency: open. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Philosophy and evidence of excellence in research and teaching. Teaching duties will include undergraduate and graduate instruction as well as graduate supervision. Deadline for receipt of applications is November 30, 2006. Applications should include a CV, a writing sample, a teaching dossier and three letters of reference. Applications should be sent to: Andrew Wayne, Chair, Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Fax (519) 837-8634, email: awayne@uoguelph.ca, web site: www.uoguelph.ca/philosophy. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. (SW06) (172)

225. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, Canada. 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. The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto at Mississauga invites applications for a position as Associate or Full Professor in Metaphysics or Epistemology. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2007. Successful candidates will have an area of specialization in metaphysics or epistemology, which we interpret to include the philosophy of science. Successful candidates will have the following qualifications: a doctoral degree; a distinguished and internationally recognized program of research; and evidence of excellence in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Additional information on the Department can be obtained at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/2851.0.html and www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. Applicants should send a letter of application, including CV, a brief description of research interests, and the names and contact information for at least three references to the following address: Senior Metaphysics or Epistemology Search, Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto, 215 Huron St., 9th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A2, Canada. We will begin the review of applications in mid-November. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research 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. (SW06) (171)

226. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, Canada. 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. The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto at Mississauga invitesapplications for a tenure stream Assistant Professor position in Moral or Political Philosophy. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2007. Successful candidates will have an area of specialization in either moral philosophy or political philosophy. Ph.D. and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are required. Additional information on the Department can be obtained at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/2851.0.html and www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. 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. We will begin the review of applications in mid-November. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research 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. (SW06) (171)

227. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Toronto, ONTARIO, Canada. Department of Philosophy. The Department of Philosophy at the St. George (downtown) campus of the University of Toronto invites applications for the Senator Jerahmiel S. and Carole S. Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy. AOS: Jewish Philosophy, preferably medieval or early modern. The Grafstein Chair will be a full-time tenured academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, to begin July 1, 2007. The chairholder will be an internationally-recognized scholar in Jewish Philosophy, familiar with the Jewish textual canon and its original languages. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Philosophy Department at the graduate and undergraduate level, and contribute to the integration of Jewish philosophy into the undergraduate and graduate programs in Jewish Studies. 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 department can be found at www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. Applicants should send a CV, writing sample, teaching materials, and the names of at least three references to: Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy 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, 2006, 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. (171) (172)