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Overview Assistant Professor - Philosophy, Digital Futures. The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary invites applications for a three-year limited term position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Anticipated start date: July 1, 2026. This position aligns with the Faculty of Arts' strategic priority area of digital futures. Areas of research include the philosophy of artificial intelligence and large language models, the ethics of digital privacy and surveillance, the epistemology of groups and communities, misinformation, and the impact of big data on science and society. Responsibilities Maintain an active research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Develop new courses and offer graduate seminars; supervise graduate students in area(s) of research expertise. Teaching assignment typically four courses per year for research-teaching stream faculty. Qualifications PhD in philosophy or on track to receive one no later than July 1, 2026. Demonstrated research excellence with publications in high-quality journals, peer-reviewed presentations, and a writing sample. Record of teaching excellence with materials, student outcomes, teaching evaluations, and/or pedagogical development. Desire to engage in public-facing and community-engaged scholarship. Application details More information about the department can be found at phil.ucalgary.ca. Inquiries about the position and department should be directed to the Department Head, Mark Migotti, at [emailprotected]. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, and the department is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and sustaining a collegial and supportive atmosphere. Note: The deadline for application is Dec 1, 2025. A cover letter A curriculum vitae A writing sample of standard length (c. 20 pages) Evidence of teaching effectiveness NOTE: Letters of recommendation will be requested from selected candidates at a later date. Applications are to be submitted online via the Apply Now link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The University of Calgary is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and offer accommodations during the recruitment process. Questions regarding diversity EDI can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources. About the University of Calgary UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, a top research university with about 36,000 students. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. About Calgary, Alberta Calgary is a livable city with access to the Rocky Mountains and extensive urban pathways. #J-18808-Ljbffr