Assistant Professor, Philosophy Digital Futures

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Assistant Professor – Philosophy, Digital Futures
Job ID: 35920
Location: Main Campus

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Description

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. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

This position builds upon the Faculty of Arts’ strategic priority area of digital futures, with all subfields that address this subject area open to consideration. Examples of specific areas of research include, but are not limited to, the philosophy of artificial intelligence and Large Language Models, the ethics of digital privacy and surveillance, the epistemology of groups and communities, the spread of misinformation, and the impact of big data on science and society.

The appointee will be expected to maintain an active research program while contributing to the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching. This will include contributing to the department’s extensive extant undergraduate offerings as well as developing new courses. The appointee will also be expected to offer graduate seminars and supervise graduate students in their area(s) of research expertise.

The usual teaching assignment for research-teaching stream faculty members is four courses per year.

The successful candidate should hold a PhD in philosophy or be on track to receive one no later than July 1, 2026. They will have a demonstrated track record of research excellence as shown by publications in high quality journals, peer reviewed presentations, a writing sample submitted with the application, and/or scholarships and grants. The Department values public facing and community engaged scholarship and encourages applicants to discuss these activities in their applications. The successful candidate will also have a record of teaching excellence as shown by, for example, teaching materials developed for their classes, student outcomes, institutional recognition of teaching effectiveness, participation in pedagogical development activities, peer evaluations of teaching, and/or student evaluations of teaching.

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 migotti@ucalgary.ca. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. As a department we have been actively engaged in conversations surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion, and pride ourselves on sustaining and enhancing a collegial and supportive atmosphere.

The deadline for application is Dec 1, 2025.

Applications must include:
• 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 on our UCalgary Careers webpage at https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16830926-assistant-professor-philosophy-digital-futures. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy (https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/) committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments at equity@ucalgary.ca (https://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/strategic-initiatives/office-institutional-commitments), and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers). For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit https://arts.ucalgary.ca/.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups (https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator-amongst-research-institutions-canada). Start something (https://www.ucalgary.ca/startsomething) today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

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