DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY: PER COURSE TEACHING POSITIONS Spring, 2017

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1 DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY: PER COURSE TEACHING POSITIONS Spring, 2017 DISTANCE COURSES PHIL 2551 HEALTH ETHICS. Two distance sections for the Spring Term, COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines concepts of health and illness and their ethical implications. extensive study at the graduate level of the philosophy of health issues and health ethics. Proven teaching ability at post-secondary level is required. Recent experience with distance course delivery is preferred. departmental office (AA ). Along with the application form, applicants not

2 PHIL 2581 PHILOSOPHY OF FILM. One distance section for the Spring Term, COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will introduce some of the central philosophers, topics and themes in the philosophy of film. Topics and themes include: the nature of the film image, the relationship between film and reality, the social/political role and function of film and the nature and value of the documentary. The course will also consider the representation of broader philosophical ideas in film. A film or films will accompany each section. extensive study at the graduate level of the philosophy of film, film theory and criticism. Proven teaching ability at post-secondary level is required. Recent experience with distance course delivery is preferred.

3 PHIL 2582 MEDIA ETHICS. One distance section for the Spring Term, 2017 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines ethical issues and dilemmas arising in the realm of the mass media, within the context of foundational ethical theories and major philosophies of mass communication. Topics include the nature and structure of mass communication, the public sphere, and the role of the media in a functioning democracy. Subtopics include: propaganda, censorship, freedom of speech, and access to information and communication. extensive study at the graduate level of ethics and related issues. Proven teaching ability at post-secondary level is required. Recent experience with distance course delivery is preferred. Applications should be sent to the Dr. Sean McGrath, Head, Department of

4 ON-CAMPUS: PHIL 1000 Philosophy of Human Nature. One on-campus section for the Spring Term, COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an approach to philosophical thinking by way of analysis and critique of theories of human nature, classical and modern, and the worldviews associated with them. extensive study at the graduate level in modern and classical philosophy. Proven teaching ability at post-secondary level is required.

5 PHIL 1200 Introduction to Philosophy. One on-campus section for the Spring Term, COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a general introduction to the study of Philosophy both as a contemporary intellectual discipline and as a body of knowledge. The course covers the main division, fundamental questions and essential terminology of Philosophy through a reading of classical texts. extensive study at the graduate level in Philosophy. Proven teaching ability at post-secondary level is required. Applications should be sent to Dr. Arthur Sullivan, Head, Department of

6 PHIL 2210 LOGIC. One on-campus section for the Spring Term, COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to traditional and modern logic. extensive study at the graduate level in traditional and modern logic. Proven teaching ability at post-secondary level is required.

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY: PER COURSE TEACHING POSITIONS Winter, 2017

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY: PER COURSE TEACHING POSITIONS Winter, 2017 Deadline for applying for distance and on-campus courses: Monday, November 7, 2016 DISTANCE COURSES PHIL 1100-081 Critical Thinking.