2026/2027, Fall Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunities, Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following courses taught in the Department of Philosophy, for the Fall Session in Term 1, at the Brandon University Campus. The course may be delivered in an online synchronous format but preference will be given to qualified candidates who will teach in-person.
Qualifications: Applicants must have successful teaching experience and relevant expertise in Philosophy or related field. They will hold a Master’s Degree in Philosophy, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to Master’s and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.
Salary: $8,132 per 3 credit hour course.
Application deadline: A review of applications will begin May 01, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position(s) is filled.
Fall Term: Classes run from September 9 to December 11, 2026, with an exam period following.
70:163 CRITICAL THINKING, Slot 11 (Tues. and Thurs. 10:10-11:30am) – In person
This is a practical course devoted to improving students’ critical reading, writing and informal logical analysis skills. Students will learn how to express themselves more clearly by learning how to isolate, criticize, and defend arguments in everyday language. In addition, the course will introduce students to Philosophy by using a series of famous philosophical arguments as examples and exercises for logical analysis. Regular quizzes and short assignments will give students the opportunity to improve continuously throughout the course.
70:240 LOGIC, Slot 6 (Mond., Wed. and Frid. 1:40-2:30pm) – In person.
Logic is the study of human reasoning. When is an argument valid? How can we tell when one statement logically supports another? The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with formal methods for representing and evaluating arguments and reasoning. After introducing students to methods needed to translate English sentences into their logical equivalents in sentential and predicate logic, students will learn to evaluate the validity of inferences through syntactical and semantic methods. The methods learned in this course can be used not only for philosophy, but for any subject matter.
Please apply by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file in English to the Office of the Dean of Arts (see email below). The course will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.
To apply, please email Laurence LeMoine at LemoineL@Brandonu.ca and indicate for which position(s) you are applying.
Issued March 31, 2026
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.