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.

PHIL 3840 – Rationalists and Empiricists
This course is an introduction to early modern philosophy through the study of the most important works of the rationalists (Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz) and the empiricists (Locke, Berkeley, and Hume). 

3 Semester hours of credit   Tuesday/Thursday 1:00-2:15 pm

Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy.  Previous teaching experience and/or publications focused on philosophical questions related to rationalism and empiricism in the modern period 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 rationalists/empiricists at the 3rd-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.