Job Description

Competition Number: 126020 Type: Faculty



Closing Date: August 28, 2025

Category: Full-time, Term Certain



Medicine Hat Campus



Medicine Hat College's Department of Humanities and Social Science invites applications for a Term-Certain or Part Time Instructor in Philosophy for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in moral philosophy, bioethics, and philosophy of science:


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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



Fall 2025

PHIL 249 Morality, Virtue, and Society

MWF 13:00-13:50 (LCMA) TR 14:25-15:40 (LCMB) MWF 10:00-10:50 (LCMC)

PHIL 313 Bioethics

MWF 09:00-09:50 (LCMA) T 09:00-11:50 (LCMB)

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 (Paramedics section, LCMA)

PHIL 367 Philosophy of Science

MWF 10:00-10:50 (LCMA) ####

Details:

As a successful applicant you'll have:


Master's degree in philosophy - minimum requirement (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 Submission details:


Please submit a cover letter quoting

Competition #126020

with your resume, saved as a single document.The deadline for receipt of applications is

August 28, 2025

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However, please note that qualified candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the closing date. Early application is advised.

This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check.



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.


All faculty who are newly hired, or are on temporary contracts, must provide official transcripts verifying their qualifications.



Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw the ad for this position. Submit your application by one of the following methods:



EmailPlease 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.