Sessional Instructor - Department of Philosophy - Faculty of Arts (Summer 2021)
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for the position of Sessional Instructor for the Summer 2021 Semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Phil 2710 – Ethics of Climate Change
This course investigates the ethical problems associated with climate change, including: What ethical frameworks are helpful for evaluating the complex social, environmental, intergenerational and international ethical issues that climate change raises? What moral responsibility do individuals have for helping to resolve problems in which their whole society is implicated? What is the fairest and most effective way to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Is our current rate of GHG emissions a new form of domination -- not only over the earth and other civilizations, but also over future generations? Does the massively collective nature of climate change necessitate new ways of conceptualizing environmental ethics?
The course is scheduled for July 5 to August 17, 2021 ON-LINE.
Please indicate whether you prefer to teach synchronously within this time period or asynchronously.
Qualifications:
The successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a Ph.D. in a field related to philosophy and environmental studies. Previous teaching experience and/or publications focused on the teaching of ethics, environmental philosophy or climate change, or on basic philosophical issues in ethics, environmental philosophy, or climate change 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 brief (2-page) 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
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.
Thank you for your interest in teaching at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Consideration of applications will begin May 21, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
