Term-Certain Instructor, Philosophy
| Competition Number: 126032 | Type: Faculty |
| Closing Date: October 24, 2025 |
Category: Full-time, Term-Certain |
Medicine Hat College’s Department of Humanities and Social Science invites applications for a Term-Certain Instructor in Philosophy for the Winter 2026 semester. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in moral philosophy, bioethics, and philosophy of science:
Winter 2026:
• PHIL 249 Morality, Virtue, and Society
- MWF 14:00–14:50 (LCMA)
- TR 14:25–15:40 (LCMB)
• PHIL 313 Bioethics
- MWF 12:00–12:50 (LCMA)
- T 09:00–11:50 (LCMA)
• PHIL 367 Philosophy of Science
- MWF 10:00–10:50 (LCMA)
A little about the role:
The primary workload will include instructing courses in-person. The successful candidate will also be required to engage in a variety of professional responsibilities and contribute to a collaborative environment that fosters the mission of the College and the success of our students. This position requires passion and commitment to learners, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team.
Details of the University Transfer program can be found on-line in the college calendar at https://www.mhc.ab.ca/student-life/registrars-office/academic-calendar,
Details:
- Master’s degree in philosophy (PhD preferred).
- Post-Secondary teaching experience is an asset.
- Willingness to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that focuses on student success and has a positive, appreciative and enthusiastic personality.
- Strong communication skills and computer literacy.
- An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126032 your Curriculum Vitae, teaching philosophy (no more than two pages), and the names of three references, saved as a single document. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 24, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, therefore you are encouraged to apply early.
This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.
All faculty who are newly hired, or are on temporary contracts, must provide official transcripts verifying their qualifications. Degrees conferred outside of Canada must be accredited by the Province of Alberta, International Qualification Assessment Service (IQAS), Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, to be valid and recognized by Medicine Hat College.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:
- Email (You can select the "Apply Now" button.) Please send your application as an attachment in either .doc,.docx,.pdf or .rtf formats (only).
- Canada Post
Applications will not be accepted via fax
Medicine Hat College
Human Resources
299 College Drive S.E.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6
E-mail: hr@mhc.ab.ca
Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.