SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY, Burnaby, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada. Four-year limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; beginning 1 September 2013, with some possibility of a tenure–track position at the end of the contract. AOS: Open AOC: Open. Ph.D. required by 1 September 2013. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate instruction as well as graduate supervision; normally two courses per term, one term research, on a trimester system. For additional information about the department consult: http://www.sfu.ca/philosophy . Applicants should send, in pdf format, a letter of application, a CV, a writing sample, and teaching portfolio to wwwphil [__at__] sfu [dot] ca . Applicants should instruct at least three referees to send letters, also in pdf, to the same address. Review of applications will begin January 3rd, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

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Job Description

Responsible for providing quality instruction to students through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and support of the academic success for at-risk students.

•Teach assigned courses
•Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Note preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course
•Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus
•Provide Interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting
•Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
•Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis
•Respond to student questions on a timely basis
•Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services
•Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
•Act as a substitute as needed
•Attend graduation ceremonies each year
•Where applicable, ensure safety and sanitation of all labs, equipment and supplies
•Post and maintain office and classroom schedules
•Participate in and provide feedback to institutional committees and reporting.
•Work with program chair and other appropriate groups on retention activities.
•Provide mentoring to new faculty
•Assist director of education in program evaluation and planning
•Attend regularly scheduled in-services and discipline specific professional development activities.
•Responsible to maintain credentials as required by accrediting councils/agencies and regulatory bodies

Required Skills

•Strong organizational skills
•Proficiency in Word and Outlook
•Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by: data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and personal interview.

Required Experience

◦Possesses a minimum of two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach; specific concentration in Philosophy or Communications required
◦Candidate must have obtained at least a conferred Master’s from an accredited U.S. college/university or international equivalent, additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.
◦Candidate will also be required to complete a satisfactory background check.
◦Candidate will be required to submit a resume and/or curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and copies of unofficial transcripts (all degree levels) with their application

The Department of Philosophy is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track professor position, with a specialization in continental philosophy (19th-20th century), at the rank of assistant professor.

Responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be expected to teach at all three levels of the curriculum, supervise graduate students, engage in ongoing research and publication, and contribute to the academic life and reputation of the University.

Requirements
• PhD in philosophy.
• Specialization in continental philosophy (19th-20th century).
• Teaching and research experience.
• A high-quality publication record.
• Proficiency in the French language. The Université de Montréal is a Québec university with an international reputation. French is the language of instruction. To renew its teaching faculty, the University is intensively recruiting the world’s best specialists. In accordance with the institution’s language policy
[http://secretariatgeneral.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/user_upload/secretariat/doc_officiels/reglements/administration/adm10-34_politique-linguistique.pdf], the Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French.

The Department of Philosophy at Queen’s University announces the new Abby Benjamin Postdoctoral Fellowship in Animal Studies. This is a one-year non-renewable 12-month fellowship. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated expertise in animal ethics, law and public policy, show evidence of teaching potential, and be able to participate constructively in departmental and collegial activities. While we interpret animal ethics, law and public policy broadly, and welcome applications from various disciplines that study human-animal relations including political science, law, philosophy, sociology and environmental studies, we are looking in particular for research that critically examines the moral, legal and political dimensions of how human-animal relations are governed. A recipient of the Fellowship is expected to reside in Kingston, to be actively involved in the day-to-day life of the Department, to teach a University course in animal studies, and to collaborate in developing initiatives related to the promotion of the analysis and understanding of animal rights (such as workshops, conferences, public lectures, etc.) The Fellow will work under the supervision of Prof. Will Kymlicka.
The 2013-14 fellowship will start on July 1, 2013. Applicants must have submitted their doctoral dissertation by that date, and must be within five years of having received their doctorate.
The salary for the postdoctoral fellowship will be $40,000, which includes remuneration for teaching a half-course in animal ethics or a cognate subject.
The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/vpac/FacultyRelations/CollectiveAgreements.html.
Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Each full application should include a curriculum-vitae, together with a statement of research interests, a teaching dossier, and a writing sample. Applicants should supply information concerning any interruptions in their academic careers and other factors that may have affected their capacity to complete scholarly work. Applications should be sent to the Department of Philosophy, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N6, to arrive by February 1, 2013. It is the responsibility of the applicants to have three letters of reference sent directly by their referees. References may be mailed to the postal address above, or sent by email to:kymlicka [__at__] queensu [dot] ca.