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Sessional Instructor - Department of Philosophy (Fall 2020)

Competition Number:
26SI20
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Philosophy
Position:
Sessional Instuctor
Contract:
Fall 2020

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for the position of Sessional Instructor for the Fall Semester 2020. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Philosophy 1020 - INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS AND SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY

This course explores some basic questions about human life as they have been addressed in western philosophy, which may include:  What is the meaning of life?  What is it to live a good life?  What is justice?  How should a society be organized in order to be a just society? How do answers to these questions vary with different theories of human nature? What is the basis for judgments of right and wrong in interpersonal relations, in relation to the environment, and in public policy?  How do we appraise competing values?  What is virtue?  Topics may also include: gender; sexuality; racism; colonization; health and disability; the nature of religion

Class meeting times:   On-line.  Class is scheduled for MWF 10:30 – 11:20 am.

Please indicate whether you prefer to teach synchronously or asynchronously. 

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy.  Previous teaching experience and/or publications focused on the teaching of ethics and social philosophy or on basic issues in ethics or social philosophy 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, updated curriculum vitae, a sample course syllabus, and the names of three references to:

Dr. Pamela Courtenay–Hall, Assoc. Prof. and Chair

Department of Philosophy

University of Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3

Tel: (902) 566-0575

pcourtenay@upei.ca


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.

Closing date for applications is June 30, 2020

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.