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\n Contract Instructor Opportunities: Summer 2024\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

Contract Instructor Opportunities<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Summer 2024
\n<\/strong>Department of Philosophy, 杏吧原创 University<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Note: <\/u><\/strong> <\/strong>The modality of these courses is determined by the University (in-person, online, or hybrid). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 2024 Term:<\/p>\n\n\n

Apply Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

PHIL 2001 [0.5 credit]: Introduction to Logic
\n<\/u><\/strong>Section 1: Scheduled in the Early Summer session (May\/June), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm \u2013 8:30pm
\nDesignated Modality: Online
\n<\/strong>Anticipated TA support: Yes
\n<\/strong>Anticipated Enrolment: 210
\n<\/strong>*Please note that anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrollment and may change based on actual enrollment in a course<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Section 2: Scheduled in the Late Summer session (July\/August), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm \u2013 8:30pm
\nDesignated Modality: Online
\n<\/strong>Anticipated TA support: Yes
\n<\/strong>Anticipated Enrolment: 210
\n<\/strong>*Please note that anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrollment and may change based on actual enrollment in a course<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHIL 2330<\/u><\/strong> [0.5 credit]:<\/u><\/strong> Happiness, Well-Being, and the Good Life
\n<\/u><\/strong>Scheduled in the Late Summer session (July\/August), Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30 am \u2013 2:30 pm
\nDesignated Modality: Online
\n<\/strong>Anticipated TA support: Yes
\n<\/strong>Anticipated Enrolment: 100
\n<\/strong>*Please note that anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrollment and may change based on actual enrollment in a course<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.
\nThe University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHIL 2340<\/u><\/strong> [0.5 credit]:<\/u><\/strong>  Philosophy and Popular Culture
\n<\/u><\/strong>Scheduled in the Late Summer session (<\/strong>July\/August), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 am \u2013 2:30 pm
\nDesignated Modality: Online
\n<\/strong>Anticipated TA support: Yes
\n<\/strong>Anticipated Enrolment: 100
\n<\/strong>*Please note that anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrollment and may change based on actual enrollment in a course<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHIL 2380<\/u><\/strong> [0.5 credit]:<\/u><\/strong>  Introduction to Environmental Ethics
\n<\/u><\/strong>Scheduled in the <\/strong>Early Summer session (May\/June), Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30am \u2013 2:30pm
\nDesignated Modality: Online
\n<\/strong>Anticipated TA support: Yes
\n<\/strong>Anticipated Enrolment: 100
\n<\/strong>*Please note that anticipated TA support is based on anticipated enrollment and may change based on actual enrollment in a course<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University may require that all or part of this course be delivered remotely, including online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Application Procedures and Deadlines<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Required Professional Qualifications:<\/strong>  MA Degree in the appropriate field. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing Date and Time: <\/strong>Wednesday, January 3rd<\/sup>, 2023, 11:59 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All applicants must apply electronically to the Department Head, at the following link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/carleton.ca\/philosophy\/ci-application\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Professor Annie Lariv\u00e9e
\nChair, Department of Philosophy
\nc\/o rima.sanaallah@carleton.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 杏吧原创 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Posting Hiring Decisions:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n