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Tenure Track Position in Ethics
Posted: October 14, 2025 Deadline to Apply: Monday, December 1, 2025 Link: https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/preview.cfm?posting_id=556802 Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada and on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples, the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University [www.torontomu.ca] (formerly Ryerson University) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval. Area of Specialization: Ethics Areas of Competence: Open Candidates who self-identify as belonging to an under-represented group in the discipline of Philosophy are particularly encouraged to apply and are also encouraged to self-identify through our Applicant Diversity Self-ID questionnaire, accessible through our Faculty Recruitment Portal (link below). Normally, candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Philosophy by the appointment date. Candidates who are all-but-dissertation (ABD), and who are able to demonstrate that they will be very close to completion by the appointment date, may also be considered. The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, scholarly research or creative activity and service duties while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Teaching duties will entail teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and the supervision of graduate students. The standard teaching load is two courses in the Fall semester and two courses in the Winter semester. The successful candidate will pursue a strong, innovative research program that produces cutting-edge, high quality results. The successful candidate will participate in the academic life of the Department of Philosophy, and will contribute to the wider university, profession, or community, through service activities. Candidates must present evidence of:
Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions. This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association (TFA) [www.tfanet.ca]. Visit us at www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs to view the TFA collective agreement and a summary of TFA benefits. The minimum salary for the Assistant Professor rank is $103,916.30 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Working at TMUServing a highly diverse student population of over 45,000, TMU offers over 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, TMU is a vibrant, urban university known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and city building, reflected in its award-winning architecture. At the intersection of mind and action, TMU is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Our new academic plan, Transformative Futures, offers an exciting roadmap towards our ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and to addressing the complex and evolving challenges of our time. At the heart of TMU’s remarkable achievements and its ambitious aspirations are its students, faculty and staff. Committed to a people first culture, the university prides itself on offering exceptional benefits and perks, celebrating the achievements of its faculty and staff and maintaining its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, confronting Anti-Black Racism and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Among its many recognitions include being ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We invite you to explore employment at TMU as well as our community of diverse faculty and staff networks. Connect with us on LinkedIn for the latest news and opportunities at TMU. Department of PhilosophyThe Department of Philosophy consists of seventeen tenured or tenure-stream faculty members, and offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) programs to students from diverse backgrounds. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research, the quality of its teaching and community engagement, the pluralism of its approach to philosophy, and its collegial work environment. How to ApplyApplicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal [https://hr.cf.torontomu.ca/ams/faculty/] by clicking on “Start Application Process” to begin. Applications, consisting of the following, must be received December 1, 2025: Candidates: please create and upload a single PDF document that includes the following items, in the following order:
In addition, candidates must arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted here. Candidates: please share this link with your reference letter writers or dossier service. Names of further references may be requested at a later stage in the selection process. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations. (Note: exceptions to this prioritization may apply for citizens of the United States and Mexico under the provisions of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, and for citizens of Chile under the provisions of the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement. Exceptions to this prioritization may also apply to candidates who are fluent in French.) At Toronto Metropolitan University, we believe that diversity of knowledge, worldviews and experiences that come from membership in different groups, is fundamental to innovation, teaching and scholarship and that our students are best served by faculty who reflect the diversity of TMU’s student body and the community in which TMU is situated. To ensure representation of the excellent talent in Canada, we are particularly interested in applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups including: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. ContactsAny confidential inquiries about the opportunity can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee Chair, David Hunter, at [email protected]. Candidates who belong to one or more of the equity-deserving groups recognized at TMU are welcome to connect with Debbie Thompson [[email protected]], Executive Director, Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion [www.torontomu.ca/equity]. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about working at Toronto Metropolitan University are welcome to contact James McKay, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at [email protected]. For any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Recruitment Portal, please contact [email protected]. Job category :Senior faculty / Tenured, continuing or permanent
AOS: Bioethics, broadly construed, with research and teaching interests in areas such as (but not limited to) medical/healthcare ethics, research ethics, public health ethics, disability ethics, reproductive ethics, environmental ethics, etc. AOS categories: Philosophy of Science Applied Ethics Ethics Value Theory AOC: Open, but candidates should be prepared to teach courses in medical ethics and contribute to the interdisciplinary degree program in Health and Medical Humanities AOC categories: Biomedical Ethics Workload: Full time Vacancies: 1 Organization's reference number: 005833 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Start date: August 2026 Job description: The Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a Distinguished Professorship in Healthcare Ethics, beginning August 2026. Rank: Associate Professor or Professor, rank to be determined at time of appointment. We seek a person with significant national and/or international stature in bioethics who is prepared to engage in public outreach. AOS: Bioethics, broadly construed, with research and teaching interests in areas such as (but not limited to) medical/healthcare ethics, research ethics, public health ethics, disability ethics, reproductive ethics, environmental ethics, etc. AOC: Open, but candidates should be prepared to teach courses in medical ethics and contribute to the interdisciplinary degree program in Health and Medical Humanities (https://healthhum.charlotte.edu/). In addition to the required AOS above, candidates must: (1) have a doctoral degree in philosophy or a related discipline at the time of appointment; (2) provide evidence of significant scholarly activity appropriate for a tenured position in a philosophy department; and (3) provide evidence of successful teaching. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. A record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and/or extramural funding appropriate to rank at appointment is required. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in public outreach and higher-profile service commensurate with their expertise and interests. Salary competitive. Our department embodies an inter-traditional approach to philosophy; we engage in work within and between philosophical traditions, aiming to build a philosophical culture in which sub-disciplinary boundaries are less important than the resources traditions provide for addressing concrete practices and problems. The philosophy department offers a major and minor, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Ethics, and an M.A. in Ethics and Applied Philosophy with an optional Concentration in Research and Data Ethics. The department has connections to other units across the university, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and is closely affiliated with UNC Charlotte’s Center for Professional and Applied Ethics (https://ethics.charlotte.edu/). For more information on the department, including its vision for inter-traditionality, visit https://philosophy.charlotte.edu/. As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 18 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest institution within the University of North Carolina system. In Fall 2025, UNC Charlotte enrolled 32,207 students and experienced record growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC Charlotte comprises eight academic colleges offering 83 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, 64 Master’s degree programs, and 25 doctoral degree programs. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,747 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 185,000 living alumni. The city of Charlotte is a dynamic place to live, work and connect for faculty, students, alumni, and staff, with its outstanding cultural, recreational, and business amenities. Charlotte is consistently ranked as one of the best big cities to live in in the United States—for example, it was recently ranked #8 on the 2025–26 list by U.S. News and World Report. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree. Applications received by November 30, 2025 are assured full consideration although recruitment will continue until the position is filled. How to apply Application type: Online Instructions: Applicants must apply electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position number 005833) and attach (1) a detailed application letter responding to the job qualifications and description; and (2) a current CV. Additional materials will be requested at later stages of the search. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and will be required to submit an official transcript of their highest degree. Hiring is subject to budget availability. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Lisa Rasmussen at [email protected]. Web address to applyhttps://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64862 Deadline for full consideration:November 30, 2025, 11:59pm EST Hard deadline: No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis) Contact Web address for more informationhttps://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/64862 Contact name: Dr. Lisa Rasmussen Contact email: lrasmusscharlotte.edu Contact phone: 704-687-5412 |
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