Assistant Professor - Philosophy

Job Summary

The McMaster University Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Applicants must have an area of specialization in feminist philosophy, broadly construed to encompass feminist approaches to any area within philosophy, such as history, metaphysics, epistemology, political philosophy and/or ethics, to name just a few possibilities. The areas of competence and all other areas of specialization are open.

The successful applicant must have or be very near completion of a PhD in philosophy by the time of the appointment. The applicant must also demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching and research and a willingness and ability to support the collegiality of our intellectual community as well as the university-wide and departmental goals of equity, diversity and inclusivity.

The typical teaching load in the Philosophy Department is 2 courses per term (4 per academic year), plus graduate supervision. The department hosts an M.A. and a PhD Program in Philosophy. Departmental teaching also supports the MA and Diploma (PhD) Programs in Gender Studies and Feminist Research.

The department’s two main undergraduate programs are the BA Honours in Philosophy and the BA Honours in Justice, Political Philosophy and Law. Philosophy department faculty also provide undergraduate teaching for the BA Honours Program in Peace Studies, the Integrated Business and Humanities Program, and the Arts and Science Program.

How to Apply

• Submit a letter of application together with a curriculum vitae, writing sample, research statement, statement of teaching interests and philosophy (including evidence of teaching effectiveness), and statement on the goal of building an equitable, diverse and inclusive community.
• Arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to the department.
• Application materials must be submitted through the University’s electronic portal.
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for the position.