Jobs in Philosophy in Americas
The Princeton University Center for Human Values invites applications for the Harold T. Shapiro Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioethics for a possible opening in September 2020. The Shapiro Fellowship supports outstanding scholars studying ethical issues arising from developments in medicine, the biological sciences, or population health. We particularly encourage proposals focusing on problems of practical importance that have broader theoretical interest.
The Shapiro Fellow will spend from one to three years at Princeton conducting research and teaching the equivalent of one course each year (subject to sufficient enrollments and approval by the Dean of the Faculty). He or she will participate in the Ira W. DeCamp Seminar in Bioethics and will be invited to participate in other activities of the University Center for Human Values including a year-long research seminar for visiting fellows and Center faculty.
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D., M.D., or other equivalent doctoral degree by the start date, and should not have more than two years of postdoctoral experience by that date. An applicant may have a background in any area of ethical studies, not necessarily in bioethics. However, the proposed research plan should be related to the field of bioethics.
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s previous accomplishments and the promise of the proposed research project in bioethics. The capacity to contribute to the University’s teaching program will also be taken into account.
Term of Appointment
The term of the fellowship is one year, normally beginning September 1, 2020, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years pending satisfactory performance. Appointment will be made to the rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate; the Shapiro Fellow will also carry the title of Lecturer, if teaching. Princeton University offers competitive salary and employee benefits.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit an online application at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12363.
A complete application will include the following supporting materials:
1. A curriculum vitae;
2. A research proposal (not to exceed 1,500 words). Please provide an indicative title in the heading;
3. A scholarly paper (of no more than 12,000 words, not including bibliography) representing the applicant’s scholarly achievement or potential;
4. Contact information for two referees, who should be prepared to comment specifically about the applicant’s qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly with instructions for uploading letters of reference.
These materials must be submitted online by the application deadline of Thursday, December 5, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST. We do not accept application materials by any other method. Letters of reference should be submitted by Thursday, December 12, 2019. If a vacancy for this position is confirmed, the selection committee will begin reviewing applications immediately so letters of reference received after the priority deadline may put candidates at a disadvantage.
Decisions will be announced in late April 2020. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University Center for Human Values, the Department of Religion, and the Department of Philosophy invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the Princeton Project in Philosophy and Religion (PPPR). We aim to support a highly promising scholar who is trained in philosophy of religion, the religious thought of some historical period or culture, theories and methods in the study of religion, or related areas, in developing a research agenda in philosophy of religion broadly construed.
Postdocs in PPPR will be affiliated with the University Center for Human Values and invited to participate in its programs, as well as in the activities of the Departments of Religion and Philosophy. Candidates will be expected to contribute the equivalent of one course each year to the University Center and/or the Departments. This contribution may be fulfilled by teaching a course on a topic related to the philosophy of religion (subject to approval by Project Directors, the Department Chair or Chairs, and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty) or service to the Project or Center of some other sort, subject to approval of the Project and Center directors. If teaching a semester-long course, the successful candidate would carry the additional title of Lecturer.
Qualifications
Applications are welcome from candidates who have or expect to have a Ph.D. by the start date, September 1, 2020. Applicants should not have more than two years of postdoctoral experience by that start date. They may not be employed by another institution during the term of their Princeton appointment.
An applicant’s dissertation research need not be specifically in philosophy of religion, but a successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to working on a research project in this area (again, broadly construed) during their time at Princeton. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant's previous work, the promise of the proposed research project, and the likelihood that the project will be enhanced by being carried out at Princeton. The capacity to contribute to the University's teaching program will also be considered.
Term of Appointment
The term of appointment is one year, normally beginning September 1, 2020, with the expectation of renewal for one further year assuming good performance. Applicants are expected to be in residence in Princeton for the duration of the appointment.
How to Apply
Candidates are asked to submit an online application at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12341 and include the following materials:
1. A current curriculum vitae;
2. A research proposal (not to exceed 1000 words). The proposal should include a title for the project as a whole.
3. A scholarly paper or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 10,000 words, not including bibliography) that best represents their scholarly achievement or potential;
3. A sample syllabus for a course (does not need to be in philosophy of religion);
4. Contact information for two recommenders, who ideally would add a sentence or two to their standard letters specifically commenting on the candidate’s qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email with instructions for uploading letters of reference.
These materials must be submitted online by Monday, November 18, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST. We cannot accept application materials by any other method. Letters of reference should be submitted by end of business day on Monday November 25, 2019. The selection committee begins reviewing applications immediately so letters of reference received after the priority deadline may put candidates at a disadvantage.
Decisions will be announced in late March 2020. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University Center for Human Values invites applications for the Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Professorship for Distinguished Teaching. We aim to make an appointment for the Spring 2021 term.
This visiting professorship was established as part of Princeton’s 250th Anniversary teaching initiatives, enabling the University Center to bring to campus excellent undergraduate teachers and scholars whose teaching and research explicitly examine values in public and private life. Candidates in all fields are eligible but special consideration for Spring 2021 applications will be given to scholars who have a demonstrated expertise in teaching political theory. This is a one-semester position (half of a nine-month faculty position) and brings a commensurate proportion of a full year salary.
Since the successful candidate must demonstrate an established record of teaching excellence, applicants should normally hold a tenured position in their home institution. Candidates who have received teaching awards will be given especially serious consideration, but receipt of such awards is not a necessary condition for selection if there is other evidence of outstanding teaching. The professorship is not intended for early-career faculty and we do not generally consider nominees who have taught for fewer than five years. We are keen to consider candidates who have been innovative in the classroom through their use of technology, although again this is not a necessary condition for selection. Princeton is especially interested in qualified nominees who can contribute through their research and teaching to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Visiting professors normally teach one undergraduate course, organize at least one event focused on pedagogy, and participate in seminars, colloquia, and other activities of the University Center for Human Values. They also enjoy access to Firestone Library and to a wide range of activities throughout the University.
The appointment committee will consider applicants on the basis of:
• The quality of their teaching and relevance to the purposes of the University Center for Human Values;
• The quality of their previous and proposed research and their ability to benefit from and contribute to the activities of the University Center for Human Values;
• The contribution they are likely to make to higher education in the future through teaching and writing about ethics and human values.
Applications
Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12902. The following materials will be required. The application deadline is Friday, October 18, 2019:
1. A cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in affiliation with the University Center;
2. A curriculum vitae;
3. A statement of the applicant’s teaching record in the last five-to-ten years listing courses offered and describing the evidence of distinguished teaching (e.g., teaching awards received and/or a summary of institutional teaching assessments);
4. A scholarly paper or book chapter accepted for publication within the last five years, ideally not exceeding 12,000 words (not including bibliography);
5. A brief prospectus of research to be undertaken at Princeton;
6. The names and contact information of three referees, at least one of whom should be able to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s teaching record (in the event that their views are sought, referees will be contacted by the search committee).
The selection committee may request further information, such as institutional documentation of the teaching record, at a later stage.
We anticipate concluding the selection process by April 2020.
For more information about the University Center for Human Values, please visit our web site: uchv.princeton.edu
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), and the Departments of Philosophy, Medicine, Social Sciences, Law, Theology and Biology, which are part of the Center for Bioethics, invite nominations and applications for an interdisciplinary full-time (44hrs) Assistant or Associate Professor in Bioethics, starting from March 2020. The successful candidate is expected to conduct the main part of the assignment in the Center for Bioethics (PUC), although his/her affiliation will be with the Department associated to his/her disciplinary profile. For this reason, the search committee is open to candidates from various sectors who have strong backgrounds in Bioethics scholarship and research. A Ph.D. in a field related to bioethics is required, as well as a strong experience in Bioethics research.
Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and research in Bioethics.
• Understanding of the Catholic Church, its teachings, and the mission of a Catholic University.
• Preference for candidates who can speak and write both in English and Spanish.
• Ph.D. in a field related to Bioethics.
To apply, please send us the following documents (in English or Spanish):
• A cover letter and a research statement (a description of current and proposed research in the field of bioethics).
• Curriculum Vitae.
• 3 confidential letters of recommendation, addressed to the attention of Professor Luca Valera, Director, Center for Bioethics, PUC (email: luvalera [__at__] uc [dot] cl).
• 3 writing samples.
• A copy of the Ph.D. degree.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to: Professor Luca Valera, Director, Center for Bioethics, PUC (email: luvalera [__at__] uc [dot] cl). For questions about the application process, please contact: bioetica [__at__] med [dot] puc [dot] cl
Deadline for full consideration: October 31, 2019, 11:59pm EST.
Le ou la titulaire de ce poste à temps plein assumera des enseignements réguliers aux trois cycles de la formation universitaire à la Faculté de philosophie dans le champ décrit. Il ou elle devra contribuer par ses publications à la recherche en histoire de la philosophie politique et devra superviser des travaux de maîtrise et de doctorat des étudiants et étudiantes de philosophie dans ce domaine. Il ou elle devra de plus participer aux activités universitaires et administratives de l’unité de rattachement.
Critères de sélection
Doctorat en philosophie ou l’équivalent au moment de l’embauche. Solides connaissances d'oeuvres ou de courants propres à la période historique couverte par ce poste. Capacité d’entreprendre des recherches autonomes et originales dans le domaine, avec des perspectives de diffusion internationale. Expérience d’enseignement. Publications scientifiques pertinentes.
Candidature
Date limite du dépôt de candidatures: 2 septembre 2019
Date d'entrée en fonction: 1er janvier 2020
Faire parvenir en version numérisée un curriculum vitae, accompagné d’une lettre de présentation, d’une copie des relevés de notes, d’une copie d’une publication et de trois lettres de recommandation à l’attention de monsieur Luc Langlois, Doyen, à decanat [__at__] fp [dot] ulaval [dot] ca.
Valorisant la diversité, l'Université Laval invite toutes les personnes qualifiées à présenter leur candidature, en particulier les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles et ethniques, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. La priorité sera toutefois accordée aux personnes ayant le statut de citoyen canadien ou de résident permanent.
La Faculté de philosophie de l’Université Laval souhaite combler un poste de professeur régulier au rang d’adjoint en philosophie analytique.
Le ou la titulaire de ce poste à temps plein assumera des enseignements réguliers aux trois cycles de la formation universitaire à la Faculté de philosophie dans les différents champs de la philosophie analytique. Il ou elle devra contribuer par ses publications à la recherche en philosophie analytique et devra superviser des travaux de maîtrise et de doctorat des étudiants et étudiantes de philosophie dans ce domaine. Il ou elle devra de plus participer aux activités universitaires et administratives de l’unité de rattachement.
Critères de sélection
Doctorat dans le domaine de la philosophie analytique au moment de l’embauche. Des compétences dans plus d’un champ de la philosophie analytique seront un atout. Capacité d’entreprendre des recherches autonomes et originales dans le domaine, avec des perspectives de diffusion internationale. Expérience d’enseignement. Publications scientifiques pertinentes.
Conditions
Engagement et traitement
Salaire selon la convention collective en vigueur.
Candidature
Date limite du dépôt de candidatures: 2 septembre 2019
Date d'entrée en fonction: 1er janvier 2020
Faire parvenir en version numérisée un curriculum vitae, accompagné d’une lettre de présentation, d’une copie des relevés de notes, d’une copie d’une publication et de trois lettres de recommandation à l’attention de monsieur Luc Langlois, Doyen, à decanat [__at__] fp [dot] ulaval [dot] ca
Valorisant la diversité, l'Université Laval invite toutes les personnes qualifiées à présenter leur candidature, en particulier les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles et ethniques, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. La priorité sera toutefois accordée aux personnes ayant le statut de citoyen canadien ou de résident permanent.
La Faculté de philosophie de l’Université Laval souhaite combler un poste de professeur régulier au rang d’adjoint en philosophie médiévale.
Milieu de vie privilégié au cœur de la ville de Québec, l’Université Laval est une grande université complète reconnue pour sa culture de l’excellence en enseignement et en recherche.
Description du poste
Le ou la titulaire de ce poste à temps plein assumera des enseignements réguliers aux trois cycles de la formation universitaire à la Faculté de philosophie dans le champ annoncé. Il ou elle devra contribuer par ses publications à la recherche en philosophie médiévale et devra superviser des travaux de maîtrise et de doctorat des étudiants et étudiantes de philosophie dans ce domaine. Il ou elle devra de plus participer aux activités universitaires et administratives de l’unité de rattachement.
Critères de sélection
Doctorat en philosophie ou l’équivalent au moment de l’embauche. Solides connaissances de l’ensemble de la philosophie médiévale et de ses représentants majeurs. Connaissance supérieure du latin et solide connaissance du grec ancien, la connaissance de l’arabe et de la philosophie arabe représentant un atout. Compétence en paléographie et en édition de textes philosophiques médiévaux. Capacité d’entreprendre des recherches autonomes et originales dans le domaine, avec des perspectives de diffusion internationale. Expérience d’enseignement. Publications scientifiques pertinentes.
Conditions
Engagement et traitement
Salaire selon la convention collective en vigueur.
Candidature
Date limite du dépôt de candidatures: 30 août 2019
Date d'entrée en fonction: 1er janvier 2020
Faire parvenir en version numérisée un curriculum vitae, accompagné d’une lettre de présentation, d’une copie des relevés de notes, d’une copie d’une publication et de trois lettres de recommandation à l’attention de monsieur Luc Langlois, Doyen, à decanat [__at__] fp [dot] ulaval [dot] ca
Valorisant la diversité, l'Université Laval invite toutes les personnes qualifiées à présenter leur candidature, en particulier les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles et ethniques, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. La priorité sera toutefois accordée aux personnes ayant le statut de citoyen canadien ou de résident permanent.
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications for a 10 month Limited Term Appointment, effective August 1, 2019. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Areas of specialization/competence: Ethics and Applied Philosophy.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/graduate levels, with some limited graduate student supervision and committee work. Excellence in teaching and research is required. A record of publication will be an asset. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. Course load will be 3 and 3. Courses to be taught will be a selection from the following: intro to philosophy, second-year classes in computing ethics, understanding scientific reasoning, ethics in science (undergrad and certificate program versions), philosophy of sex and love, philosophical issues of feminism, justice in global perspective, environmental ethics, possibly a third-year class in philosophy of biology, and possibly an advanced class at the third or fourth year level in the candidate’s areas of specialization, or another high-draw, lower-level class.
Applications should be submitted electronically, and should include: cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), writing sample, dossier describing research accomplishments and plans, teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness), at least three confidential letters of recommendation (signed, scanned and submitted as PDFs), and a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid (sign, scan, and submit as PDF).
Applications should be sent to Duncan MacIntosh, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University, at the e-mail address dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca. Inquiries may be addressed to the department administrative assistant, Gayle Quigley Smith, at the same address, or by phone at 902-494-3510. The closing date for applications is May 2nd, 2019.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree programs in 13 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia. The Philosophy Department is active and collegial. Those taking up limited term appointments have the opportunity to fully participate in the life of the department. (For more information see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/philosophy.html.)
Appel de candidatures :
Professeur ou professeure en philosophie moderne
La Faculté de philosophie de l’Université Laval souhaite combler un poste de professeur(e) régulier au rang d’adjoint en philosophie moderne. Les auteurs visés par ce concours sont, notamment : Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz et Locke, avec une compétence complémentaire éventuelle dans l’un des courants suivants : les penseurs des Lumières, de l’Aufklärung et de l’Enlightenment, et l’empirisme anglais.
Description du poste
Le ou la titulaire de ce poste à temps plein assumera des enseignements réguliers aux trois cycles de la formation universitaire à la Faculté de philosophie dans les champs décrits. Il ou elle devra contribuer par ses publications à la recherche en philosophie moderne et devra superviser des travaux de maîtrise et de doctorat des étudiants et étudiantes de philosophie dans ce domaine. Il ou elle devra de plus participer aux activités universitaires et administratives de l’unité de rattachement.
Qualifications requises
Doctorat en philosophie ou l’équivalent au moment de l’embauche. Solides connaissances de l’ensemble de la philosophie européenne du XVIIe siècle et de ses représentants majeurs. Compétences complémentaires en études dix-huitiémistes. Capacité d’entreprendre des recherches autonomes et originales dans le domaine, avec des perspectives de diffusion internationale. Expérience d’enseignement. Publications scientifiques pertinentes.
Calendrier de recrutement
Date de clôture du concours : 8 avril 2019
Date prévue de l’entrée en fonction : le 1er septembre 2019
Faire parvenir par courriel un curriculum vitae, accompagné des relevés de notes, d’une publication et de trois lettres de recommandation à l’attention de monsieur Luc Langlois, Doyen, à decanat [__at__] fp [dot] ulaval [dot] ca
Valorisant la diversité, l'Université Laval invite toutes les personnes qualifiées à présenter leur candidature, en particulier les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles et ethniques, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. La priorité sera toutefois accordée aux personnes ayant le statut de citoyen canadien ou de résident permanent.
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream appointment in South Asian Philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Professor and will commence on July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field, and have a demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths: http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca.
The successful candidate will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative, independent, and competitive research at the highest international level in the area of South Asian Philosophy, especially Philosophy of Mind, and have a broad background in Analytical Philosophy.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant venues, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades for innovative work, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements by referees of high international standing.
The successful candidate will teach courses in the Department of Philosophy from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier, a strong statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. The tri-campus graduate department consists of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough (UTSC) campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.
The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world.
For more information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the following link: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1900133....
The following elements of the application should be submitted online (in pdf format only) by February 26, 2019:
• (1) a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled “YourLastName-SSAP cover letter and CV.pdf”;
• (2) a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a sample of academic writing (about 25 pages), combined in a file labelled “YourLastName-SSAP research.pdf”;
• (3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “YourLastName- SSAP teaching.pdf”.
Applicants should also ask at least three but no more than four referees to send letters that are signed and on letterhead directly to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca by the closing date.
General submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.