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Department of Philosophy, Mount Allison University Job category Visiting fellowship / Professorship / Fixed term Assistant Professor - Department of Philosophy Department: Department of Philosophy Opportunity type: Academic (fulltime) Position title: Assistant Professor - Department of Philosophy Classification: Assistant professor Supervisor's title: Department Head Posted date: January 8, 2026 Closing date: April 13, 2026 Anticipated start date: August 1, 2026 Position description Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mikmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous peoples. Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of equitydeserving groups, including but not limited to racialized individuals, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community. The Department of Philosophy at Mount Allison University invites applications for a fulltime ninemonth sessional position as Lecturer or Assistant Professor. Candidates should have or be near completion of a PhD in Philosophy. Candidates should also demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a promising research profile. The teaching requirement is five undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course of Introductory Philosophy, a secondyear course of Introductory Ethics, a yearlong (6 credit) thirdyear course in Ancient Philosophy, and a thirdyear course on a topic of special research interest. We invite applications from all specializations of philosophy, and ideally the successful candidate will have experience teaching or research interest in Ancient Philosophy. Historicallyinformed approaches are preferred, in keeping with the Departments commitment to the importance of the history of philosophy, broadly construed. The appointment will commence August 15, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Applications should include: (i) a letter which includes a brief statement of teaching interests and current research, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a writing sample, and (iv) a teaching dossier which includes, but is not limited to, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted subsequently to submit three letters of reference. Applications shall be sent electronically to: Dr. Robbie MoserChair of the Search CommitteeDepartment of Philosophy, Mount Allison Consideration of initial applications will begin April 13, 2026. At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you. You can contact People and Culture with any questions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application. #J-18808-Ljbffr