The Department of Philosophy at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for the position of Sessional Instructor for the Winter 2022 Semester. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Phil 2020 – Contemporary Moral Issues

Specific moral issues of contemporary concern such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, animal rights, environmental ethics, terrorism, pornography, prostitution, and welfare form the basic content of the course. Although some basic ethical theory is discussed, the course's primary concern is with applied ethics (as opposed to ethical theory as taught in Philosophy 3030). Students learn to distinguish justifiable ethical arguments from those more problematic. Lectures:

Three hours a week

Class is scheduled for TTh 1:00-2:15 pm.

Qualifications:

The successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a Ph.D. Previous teaching experience and/or publications focused on the teaching of ethics or applied ethics, or on basic issues in ethics or applied 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, updated curriculum vitae, a brief (2-page) sample course syllabus, and the names of three references to:

Dr. Malcolm Murray, Prof. and Acting Chair
Department of Philosophy
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3
Tel: (902) 566-0575
mmurray@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.

Thank you for your interest in teaching at the University of Prince Edward Island. 

Consideration of applications will begin August 26, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.