Competition Number: 126222

Type: Faculty

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Category: Full-time, Term-Certain

Medicine Hat Campus

Medicine Hat College’s School of Arts, Science, and Education invites applications for a full-time term certain Instructor in Philosophy for the 2026-2027 academic year, commencing January 1, 2027. This is a Full-time position, in person at the Medicine Hat Campus.

A little about the role:

The successful candidate will teach five course sections:

- Three sections of PHIL 249 — Philosophy: Values and Ethics
- Two sections of PHIL 313 — Bioethics
- One section of PHIL367 — Philosophy of Science

These courses serve students in university transfer, degree partnership, and other college programs. The position requires a strong grounding in moral philosophy and bioethics, a commitment to undergraduate teaching, and the ability to help students develop skills in philosophical reading, reasoning, discussion, and argumentative writing.
Responsibilities include preparing and delivering course material, developing and assessing assignments and examinations, providing constructive and timely feedback, maintaining student records, and supporting students through scheduled office hours. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with colleagues and undertake instructional and administrative duties associated with the appointment.

Details of these courses can be found in the college Calendar or online at www.mhc.ab.ca/ProgramsandCourses/Academic-Programs/AcademicCalendar

Details:

As a successful applicant you'll have:

- Master's degree in philosophy (PhD preferred);




- An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
- Relevant post-secondary teaching and experience will be considered an asset;
- Willingness to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that focuses on student success; and
- Strong communication skills and computer literacy are significant

Appointment Term: January 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027

Submission details:

Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126222 in both the subject line and the body of your email. Attach your cover letter and resume as one combined document. The application deadline is November 10, 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third‑party provider).

Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw this posting.

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), or an Evaluation for Immigration (ECA) from the World Education Services (WES), to be valid and recognized by Medicine Hat College.

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Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment. 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.

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