The Department of Philosophy at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for a Sessional Instructor for the Fall 2018 semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

PHILOSOPHY 2040 -  BIOMEDICAL ETHICS
This course explores questions in health care that require philosophical clarification and appraisal in addition to medical knowledge. Topics such as reproductive decision-making, contract motherhood, allocation of scarce resources, conditions for the withdrawal of treatment, rights to health care, euthanasia, AIDS, eugenics and consent are discussed. The emphasis is on evaluating competing arguments.

Lectures: Three hours a week.   Wednesday 6:00-9:00 pm

Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy.  Previous teaching experience and/or publications focused on the teaching of biomedical ethics or on philosophical questions in biomedical ethics will be an asset. 

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.  

Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, a sample course syllabus for biomedical ethics at the second year level, and the names of three references to:

Dr. Pamela Courtenay–Hall, Chair
Department of Philosophy
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3
Tel: (902) 566-0575

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Review of applications will commence on August 17, 2018. Deadline for applications is August 24, 2018.