University of Guelph

The University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure track position in the History and Philosophy of Science at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective 1 August 2002 or negotiable. Strong academic credentials and the ability to teach a large first-year undergraduate History course in Science and Society are essential. The ability to teach in both History (60%) and Philosophy (40%) is required, and a completed PhD is desitable. The appointee will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching at all levels and to participate in one or preferably both of the Departments' graduate (M.A. and Ph.D.) programs. The appointee will have demonstrated commitment to teaching and research excellence. An interest in new teaching technologies is desirable. The University of Guelph is a mid-sized, highly ranked comprehensive university located one hour's drive west of Toronto. Applicants should send current curricu,um vitae, email address, statement of research and teaching interests, and samples of publications, and should arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Dr. Peter Loptson by 15 December 2001 (See www.uoguelph.ca/history and www.uoguelph.ca/philosophy) The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position.

The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

Dr Peter Loptson,
Dept. of Philosophy,
University of Guelph,
Guelph, Ont. N1G 2W1 Canada

phone: 519-824-4120 x3888
fax: 519-837-8634