Assistant Professor, Open Field The Department of Philosophy

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Department of Philosophy, Assistant Professor, Open Field

The Department of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date is July 15, 2026.

This opportunity is limited to applicants who self-identify as Black. Pursuant to section 42(3) of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, the University received approval from the British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner to limit recruitment and hiring for various faculty positions to those who self-identify as Black. Candidates are required to complete a self-identification survey as part of their application package by the deadline indicated in this job posting. By completing the survey, you will be supporting academic units in tracking potential job applicants who identify as Black or Black biracial or multiracial in keeping with the University’s intention of hiring at least 15 Black faculty members by 2028, to meet our obligations under SFU’s Employment Equity Policy (GP19), identify and remove systemic barriers to recruitment and hiring and enhance equity, diversity and inclusion in hiring faculty. The information will be used in conjunction with your work experience, work ability and qualifications to determine your appropriateness for this position.

Simon Fraser University is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. We ask applicants to fill out the Applicant Demographic Survey administered by the Equity Office. Candidates who do not complete the Applicant Demographic Survey will not be considered for this position. Please select “Arts and Social Science” as the faculty and enter “Philosophy” as the department.

Qualifications
Excellence in research and teaching is the primary criteria for this position. Candidates must have completed their PhD or equivalent in philosophy (or other relevant discipline) by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of completion within six months of appointment may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD. Area of specialization (AOS): Open. Area of competence (AOC): Open.

The successful candidate must demonstrate each of the following. Note that all items will be assessed commensurate with years of experience.

• A strong record of research productivity
• The establishment of, or potential for, a successful research program
• Evidence of, or potential for, teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Evidence of, or potential for, supervision of graduate students
• Evidence of, or potential for, contributions to the Department, Faculty, University, and academic community

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates who can teach courses within our existing curriculum or new courses which complement our existing curriculum.

See here for information about our faculty research areas and our undergraduate curriculum:

https://www.sfu.ca/philosophy/research.html
https://www.sfu.ca/philosophy/undergraduate.html

Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University’s research excellence through a rigorous research program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs and to supervise MA students. A normal teaching load for a tenure-track research faculty member is four courses per year over two 13-week semesters. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and academic community through service.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit: a cover letter, CV, research statement, writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, in addition to the completion of the Applicant Demographic Survey. Applicants who reach the first-round interview stage will be asked to have three reference letters sent, though applicants may instead arrange for reference letters to be sent at the time of initial application. Applicants who are ABD should also indicate their intended date of completion. Application materials should be sent as separate PDFs via email to: [email protected]. Inquiries about the search may be directed to Alex King ([email protected]).

Review of applications begins on November 23, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary Information
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. The current salary ranges are based on the 2022-2025 SFU/SFUFA Collective Agreement. A reasonable estimate of the salary range is as listed below. These estimates are dependent on experience and are inclusive of a market differential.

• Instructor (ABD Candidates): $98,340 – $114,700
• Assistant Professor: $104,700 – $143,322
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

About Simon Fraser and the Philosophy Department

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, ranked Canada’s #1 comprehensive university by Maclean’s. Located just outside Vancouver, BC, it is home to over 35,000 undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and over 1,000 faculty members.
The Department of Philosophy has 17 faculty members, a top-tier MA program, and a thriving set of undergraduate programs. For more information about the Philosophy Department at SFU, please visit our website: www.sfu.ca/philosophy.

This job is part of a multi-year, university-wide program, supported by the BC Human Rights Code and Commissioner, that will see the hiring of at least 15 Black and at least 15 Indigenous faculty members across SFU’s campuses. These programs aim to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion among the SFU faculty.

We acknowledge the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Tsleil Waututh (səlilwətaɬ), Katzie (q’íc̓əy’), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ’əm), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University’s three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at [email protected].

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

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