Graduate Studies
Questions?
philgradoffice@uwo.ca
Graduate Chair
Angela Mendelovici
Graduate Program Coordinator
Meghan Magowan
Graduate Development & Placement Coordinator
Anthony Skelton
philplacementofficer@uwo.ca
Placement
The Department of Philosophy is very proud of our graduates and their achievements since completing our doctoral program. We strive to keep current records and welcome updates from our alumni. Please contact our Placement Coordinator to share your news.
Placement Statistics
| All-time | 1965-2000 | 2000-present | 2000-2010 | 2010-present | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total graduates | 260 | 118 | 144 | 54 | 97 |
| Post-secondary placements | 153 (58.8%) | 73 (61.9%) | 81 (56.3%) | 36 (66.7%) | 47 (48.5%) |
| Private placements | 19 (7.3%) | 6 (5.1%) | 13 (9.0%) | 5 (9.3%) | 9 (9.3%) |
| Public placements | 9 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (6.3%) | 1 (1.9%) | 9 (9.3%) |
| Unknown | 79 (30.4%) | 39 (33.1%) | 41 (28.5%) | 12 (22.2%) | 32 (33.0%) |
| Average time to first position (when known) | 16.4 Months | 29.3 Months | 8.5 Months | 16.9 Months | 5.2 Months |
Locations of known placements
| Canada | US | Outside Canada and US | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known placements: | 117 (66.9%) | 38 (21.7%) | 20 (11.4%) |
Updated: June 2021
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Featured Alumni
Melissa Jacquart
PhD 2016, MA 2012
Tenure-track Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati
Melissa Jacquart is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Cincinnati and Associate Director for the University of Cincinnati Center for Public Engagement with Science. Her research focuses on epistemological issues in the philosophy of science, specifically on the use of models and computer simulations in astrophysics. Her research also examines the role philosophy can play in general public engagement with science, and in science education in particular. She also works on philosophy of education, and is particularly interested in developing effective teaching methodologies for philosophy. Prior to Cincinnati, she was a postdoctoral researcher working in the Philosophy Department at the University of Pennsylvania and the Carnegie Observatories.More Alumni Updates
