Contract Instructor Opportunities
Summer 2023
Carleton University, Department of Philosophy
Note: The University may require that all or part of these courses be delivered remotely, including online.
The following courses are subject to final budgetary approval.
Pursuant to Article 16 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the following Philosophy courses during the Summer 2023 term:
PHIL 2001 [0.5 credit]: Introduction to Logic
Scheduled in the Early Summer session (May/June), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Modality: Online
An introduction to the techniques and philosophical implications of propositional and predicate logic with emphasis on translation of expressions into symbolic form, testing for logical correctness, the formulation and application of rules of inference, and the relation between logic and language. While the course will be accessible to students with non-philosophical backgrounds, the textbook and assignments will provide students with basic knowledge of propositional and predicate logic that are assumed by higher-level courses in philosophy.
The University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.
PHIL 2330 [0.5 credit]: Happiness, Well-Being, and the Good Life
Scheduled in the Late Summer session (July/August), Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Modality: Hy-Flex (In-person with the option for students to access the course online)
A philosophical exploration of what makes a good human life. Topics may include the role of happiness, well-being, and flourishing in a good life, the relations between these aspects, and the extent to which they depend on luck and social considerations.
The University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.
PHIL 2340 [0.5 credit]: Philosophy and Popular Culture
Scheduled in the Late Summer session (July/August), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Modality: Online
Philosophy is all around us, it permeates culture. This course explores philosophical questions through the lens of popular culture. The material used may include films, shows, music, novels, video games, advertising, comic books, and so on.
The University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.
PHIL 2380 [0.5 credit]: Introduction to Environmental Ethics
Scheduled in the Early Summer session (May/June), Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Modality: Online
Major questions in environmental ethics: How should human beings view their relationship to the rest of nature? Is responsible stewardship of the environment compatible with current technology? Must future generations be protected? Do animals, other life forms, endangered species, ecosystems and/or the biosphere have value/rights?
The University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.
PHIL 2405 [0.5 credit]: Philosophy of the Paranormal
Scheduled in the Late Summer session (July/August), Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Modality: Online
Examination of claims, concepts, theories and methods in parapsychology. Their scientific character and the relation of paranormal phenomena to philosophical issues such as survival of death, human nature, time, space, causality and perception.
The University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.
PHIL 2501 [0.5 credit]: Intro to Philosophy of Mind
Scheduled in early Summer session (May/June), Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Modality: Hy-Flex (In-person with the option for students to access the course online)
An introduction to major philosophical issues concerning human cognition. Topics may include: the relation of mind to body, knowledge of other minds, the relation of mental states to personhood and personal identity, mental illness, consciousness, intentionality, action, mental realism.
The University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.
Application Procedures and Deadlines
Required Professional Qualifications: MA Degree in the appropriate field.
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023, 11:59 pm.
All applicants must apply electronically to the Department Head, clearly stating which courses they are applying for:
Professor Annie Larivée
Chair, Department of Philosophy
c/o rima.sanaallah@carleton.ca
As per Article 15.3 of the current CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applicants are required to submit an up to date CV, including a complete listing of all courses taught within the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 bargaining unit at Carleton University. Candidates who have already contacted the department and submitted a CV recently need only indicate their interest in particular courses. NOTE that when applying to classes for which they have incumbency, applicants shall not be required to (re)submit documentation beyond their updated CV.
Pre-Posting Hiring Decisions:
The following courses have been assigned to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or visiting scholars. These courses are not open for applications but the department will contact the most senior incumbent to review their rights under Article 17.6 of the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement:
- PHIL 1200: The Meaning of Life (CUASA Faculty)
- PHIL 1301: Mind, World and Knowledge (CUASA Faculty)
- PHIL 1550: Intro to Ethics & Social Issues (Instructor II Appointment)
A note to all applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 in the CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants meeting the incumbency criterion. A link to the current CUPE 4600-2 Collective Agreement can be found at the Academic Staff Agreements webpage on the Carleton University Human Resources website http://carleton.ca/hr/collective-agreements/academic-staffing-agreements/ and the CUPE 4600-2 website http://4600.cupe.ca/