PP214: Philosophy of Mind (Fall 2025) (9731)
PP214: Philosophy of Mind (Fall 2025) (9731)
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Job Description
Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Arts
Department: Philosophy
Campus: Waterloo
Employee Group: WLUFA
Requisition ID: 9731
Position Title: PP214: Philosophy of Mind (Fall 2025)
Term: Fall 2025 (Sept 1 Dec 31)
Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am 11:20 am
Location: Waterloo
Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total
Type of Course: In-class
Anticipated Class Size: 70
Additional Course Requirements: None
Posted on: May 30 2025
Posting ends: June 16 2025
Position Summary: A study of the relationship between the mental and the physical and the nature of mental phenomena such as thought desire sensation consciousness emotion and artificial intelligence. A variety of theories (dualism materialism functionalism etc.) both classical and contemporary are examined.
Qualifications Required: PhD
Qualifications Discipline: PhD in Philosophy
Qualifications - Areas of Specialization:
Qualifications - Professional Designation: PhD required
Qualifications Other Areas of Competence: Philosophy of Mind or has taken at least one graduate level course in the area has previously taught the course or a relevantly similar course or has research expertise (has discussed it in their dissertation or has presented or published papers in the area
Salary: $9206.40 subject to CA Article #25
Application Deadline: June 16 2025
Submit with Application:
Required for All Applicants
CV (required. 10 pages maximum)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for Referees
Evidence of Good Teaching
Verification of highest degree
Optional
Cover Letter
Teaching Dossier (10 pages maximum including most recent evaluations and teaching statement)
Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)
Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.
Documents must be in standard font and font size (Times New Roman and 12-point size)
Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Ashwani Peetush Chair
Philosophy Department
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo Ontario
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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using both the Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1 in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.
Please Note:
Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.
CTF Members (those who have taught a Laurier in the last 36 months) may wish to submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF) Appendix G which includes the CAF. The link to the Faculty specific PCAF is included in the email notification of posted courses you would have received from the hiring department/program/area at Laurier. The PCAF is a separate form due within 5 days of the email notification of posted courses and is submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to this notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted course through a separate application for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.
For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses see Article 28.3
Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education experience skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Lauriers Employee Success Factors.
Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier Universitys Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Lauriers core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at have strived to make our application process accessible however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format please contact Human Resources at
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.
Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.
All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.
Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:
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All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full Time
