Jobs in Philosophy in Asia/Africa/Australasia
The Department of Educational Administration and Policy is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in the areas of Foundation in Education and Policy Studies in Education. The Department of Educational Administration and Policy is one of the four academic departments of Faculty of Education of CUHK. The Faculty of Education of CUHK (http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/) is an international center for professional training and research in Education. Further information about the Department is available at http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/eap.
Applicants should have (i) a Master's degree, or preferably a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline; (ii) specific interest in Ethics in Teaching Profession, Moral & Value Education, Life Education, Civic Education, Educational Policy, Early Childhood Education; (iii) at least ten years' post-Master relevant teaching experience at post-secondary level; (iv) a track record of course design, curriculum development and teaching methodology development, and demonstrated leadership in teaching; (v) strong commitment to excellence in teaching, as well as (vi) a good command of written and spoken Chinese and English.
The appointee will be responsible for (a) curriculum development, (b) teaching relevant courses in programmes offered by the Faculty of Education, as well as (c) supervising teaching practice. He/ She may also be assigned duties in (d) administration, (e) course co-ordination and (f) other project development work.
Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae with details of three referees. Appointment will initially be made on a fixed term contract for two years commencing August 2022, renewable subject to mutual agreement. Applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful if they are not invited for an interview within two months after the application closing date.
• Full time, 3 years fixed term position, located in Camperdown Campus
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Base Salary $78,143 - $105,305 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Political Philosophy who has an outstanding research profile and demonstrated teaching excellence. This is a fixed term (mid 2022 – mid 2025) Associate Lecturer (Level A) position.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research program, produce high quality publications, participate in the department's research culture, contribute to teaching at all levels and undertake appropriate administrative roles and curriculum development as required. They will also be expected to contribute to outreach and engagement initiatives.
We are looking for an academic with expertise in Political Philosophy, and the ability to teach into other areas of need in the curriculum. These might include Logic, Ethics, Critical thinking, and Epistemology. The successful candidate will teach senior units such as PHIL2635 Contemporary Political Philosophy and PHIL2634 Democratic Theory and will teach into the first-year unit PHIL1013 Society, Self, and Knowledge.
About you
We are seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Political Philosophy who has:
• a PhD in Philosophy
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals and presses
• demonstrated teaching excellence (including unit of study coordination experience and capacity to teach introductory units of study as well as specialised higher-level courses) and ability to supervise advanced UG and Honours students in fields of speciality
• skills in community outreach and public engagement.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
Supporting Statement
To be considered for this position please include a supporting statement which addresses the following criteria:
• a PhD in Philosophy
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals and presses
• demonstrated teaching excellence (including unit of study coordination experience and capacity to teach introductory units of study as well as specialised higher-level courses) and ability to supervise advanced UG and Honours students in fields of speciality
• skills in community outreach and public engagement.
Closing date for applications
11.59pm, Monday 14 February 2022
How to apply
Please click the link below to apply.
© The University of Sydney
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Located at Camperdown Campus
• Full-time, continuing position, remuneration package $128K - $152K p.a which includes leave loading and up to 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Ancient Greek Philosophy. This is a full-time, continuing position at Level B (roughly equivalent to a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the U.S.). The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an active research programme, produce high quality publications, participate in the department's research culture, contribute to teaching at all levels, and undertake appropriate administrative roles and curriculum development as required.
Applicants should:
• have an outstanding research record and compelling future research programme in the area of Ancient Greek Philosophy
• be able to teach from introductory through to advanced undergraduate level in relevant areas (for example, but not limited to, Early Greek Philosophy, Plato and Aristotle, and Hellenistic philosophy) and be able to develop new units of study where needed
• be able to supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students in their areas of expertise.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer in Ancient Greek Philosophy who has:
• a PhD in Ancient Greek Philosophy
• research expertise in Ancient Greek Philosophy, demonstrated through high quality publications
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed international journals and presses
• experience as a philosophy teacher at the tertiary level
• capacity for high quality teaching in a range of areas relevant to Ancient Greek Philosophy, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, from large introductory units through to specialised advanced seminars
• capacity to supervise Honours and postgraduate students
• capacity to contribute to curriculum development
• capacity to undertake academic administrative roles
• a collegial approach and capacity for successful teamwork
Other
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
How to apply
To be considered for this position please ensure you submit a current CV (including three referees of international standing) along with your teaching portfolio and teaching evaluations.
Please address the following criteria in your cover letter:
• a PhD in Ancient Greek Philosophy
• experience in developing and delivering high quality teaching in Philosophy at the tertiary level
• a list of high-quality publications in the field
• demonstrated research in Ancient Greek Philosophy
• detail your expertise in supervision of Honours and/or Postgraduate research students
• describe your contribution to curriculum development and other academic administrative duties
For more information on the position and University, please view the position description available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position from Associate Professor Luke Russell luke [dot] russell [__at__] sydney [dot] edu [dot] au.
For recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Paulina Rojas/Nicole Pearson on recruitment [dot] ablc [__at__] sydney [dot] edu [dot] au
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-sydney.html and search by the job requisition number 0081281 to apply.
Closing date: 27 June 2021
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Applications are invited for appointments as Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms and Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Philosophy in the School of Humanities (Philosophy) (Ref.: 503287), to commence on August 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointments as Assistant Professor will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in philosophy. The positions are open to all areas of specialization, but applicants with competence in (a) non-Western philosophy or (b) social, moral or political philosophy are strongly preferred.
The appointees are expected to develop a vigorous, independent research programme, to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to handle the usual non-teaching duties. Total teaching load will be three to four courses per year for each position, including introductory first-year courses. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://philosophy.hku.hk. Enquiries may be sent to Professor Herman Cappelen, Department of Philosophy (e-mail: hwcapp [__at__] hku [dot] hk).
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date, anonymized CV (with name removed). Review of applications will commence from February 28, 2021 and continue until December 31, 2021 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.
NYU Shanghai is currently inviting applications for a position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor in Philosophy. We seek candidates who have completed a Ph.D. in Philosophy. We invite applications from candidates in any field, but have special interest in those with expertise in moral or political philosophy and/or history of philosophy.
Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to U.S. institutions with respect to research start-up funds and compensation, and they include housing subsidies and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may also spend time at NYU New York and other sites of the NYU Global Network, engaging in both research and teaching.
NYU Shanghai is the third degree-granting campus within New York University’s global network. It is the first higher education joint venture in China authorized to grant degrees that are accredited in the U.S. as well as in China. All teaching is conducted in English. A research university with liberal arts and science at its core, it resides in one of the world's great cities with a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai recruits scholars of the highest caliber who are committed to NYU's global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research and who embody the global society in which we live.
NYU’s global network includes degree-granting campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi, complemented by eleven additional academic centers across five continents. Faculty and students circulate within the network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.
NYU Shanghai is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented individuals in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, and gender and sexual identity. NYU Shanghai affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach.
NYU Shanghai is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented individuals in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, and gender and sexual identity. NYU Shanghai affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach.
Application Instructions
Applicants will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching interests, and at least one writing sample via Interfolio. Additionally, applicants will be prompted to enter the names and email addresses of at least three referees. Each referee will be contacted to upload a reference letter through Interfolio. Applications are received via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/80445.
Applications may be received until 11/25/20. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please email the NYU Shanghai NY Office of Faculty Recruitment shanghai [dot] faculty [dot] recruitment [__at__] nyu [dot] edu.
The Editorial Board of Intellectus provides an interesting opportunity for you to work as an Assistant Managing Editor for the new Journal. This is to provide administrative support for the Managing Editor in establishing Intellectus as one of the reputable journals in Africa and beyond. The duties involve communicating with the members of the Editorial Board and Authors and processing submissions in line with the editorial policy of the journal. Also, the Assistant Managing Editor should be having a qualification in Philosophy or any academic area within Arts and Humanities, s/he should have skills in French so to help with the translation of abstracts into French as appropriate.
The duties are very flexible and would be online, so the Assistant Managing Editor can actually be from any part of the world. Please kindly note that the role is a volunteering position at the moment and would be for a minimum of a year starting immediately.
To apply for this role, kindly send your resume and cover letter (detailing your skills and suitability) to the Managing Editor via intellectusjournal [__at__] gmail [dot] com with the subject “Assistant Managing Editor INT-AME-010”.
Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Chinese Philosophy in the School of Humanities (Philosophy) (Ref.: 502112), to commence on July 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at the Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in philosophy, with Chinese philosophy as an area of specialization. The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous, independent research programme, to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to handle the usual non-teaching duties. Total teaching load will be three to four courses per year, including introductory first-year courses. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://philosophy.hku.hk. Enquiries may be sent to Professor Max Deutsch, Department of Philosophy (e-mail: maxdeutsch [__at__] hku [dot] hk).
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and/or University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload (1) an anonymized sample of written work; (2) an anonymized research statement, indicating what rank the candidate is applying for; (3) an anonymized list of the journals and anthologies in which the candidate has published articles and publishers of the candidate’s books, if any; (4) an up-to-date C.V.; (5) teaching portfolio; and (6) invite at least three referees to submit confidential references directly to sohappt [__at__] hku [dot] hk. To facilitate blind review, the Department requests that items (1), (2), and (3) above be anonymized by removing any identifying information, such as name and institutional affiliation. Review of applications will start on September 24, 2020 and continue until November 15, 2020.
The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.
Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy in the School of Humanities (Philosophy) (Ref.: 502114), to commence on July 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. Exceptionally outstanding candidates at the Professor/Associate Professor level may be considered for appointment on tenure terms.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in philosophy, with political philosophy as an area of specialization. The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous, independent research programme, to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to handle the usual non-teaching duties. Total teaching load will be three to four courses per year, including introductory first-year courses. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://philosophy.hku.hk. Enquiries may be sent to Professor Max Deutsch, Department of Philosophy (e-mail: maxdeutsch [__at__] hku [dot] hk).
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and/or University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload (1) an anonymized sample of written work; (2) an anonymized research statement, indicating what rank the candidate is applying for; (3) an anonymized list of the journals and anthologies in which the candidate has published articles and publishers of the candidate’s books, if any; (4) an up-to-date C.V.; (5) teaching portfolio; and (6) invite at least three referees to submit confidential references directly to sohappt [__at__] hku [dot] hk. To facilitate blind review, the Department requests that items (1), (2), and (3) above be anonymized by removing any identifying information, such as name and institutional affiliation. Review of applications will start on September 24, 2020 and continue until November 15, 2020.
The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.
Sun Yat‐Sen University is one of China's top universities and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Located in Zhuhai, a beautiful coastal city, Zhuhai Campus of Sun Yat‐Sen University is a comfortable place for living, teaching and doing research. Under the support of Zhuhai Government, the University has strategically decided to further enhance the strength of Zhuhai campus and aims to build it into a dynamic campus with national excellence and international recognition.
Parallel to Department of Philosophy at Guangzhou Campus, the Department of Philosophy (Zhuhai) intends to develop its own research strength, in particular, in Political Philosophy, Chinese Philosophy and Culture, Foreign Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary inquiry and multicultural understanding.
As one of the major schools and departments at Zhuhai Campus, the Department of Philosophy (Zhuhai) invites qualified applications for faculty positions of all rank, research fellows and post‐doctors. The successful applicants will possess a PhD in philosophy or closely related discipline from an internationally recognized and reputable university. Fresh PhDs are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to those with relevant university teaching and research experience. The AOS is open on different areas of Philosophy. Though teaching is primarily in Chinese, English can be the language of instruction and communication. Bilingual candidates will be highly regarded. Sun Yat‐Sen University will provide competitive salaries and allowances.
The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV, a brief description of research activities and courses taught in the past five years, and the names and contact details of three referees. Applications are considered till positions are filled. Please send your submission to Ms. ZHAO Ming (zhaoming3 [__at__] mail [dot] sysu [dot] edu [dot] cn).
Chairperson: Prof. CEHN Jianhong (陈建洪)
Email: chenjianhong [__at__] mail [dot] sysu [dot] edu [dot] cn
Contact: Ms.ZHAO Ming （赵明）
Email:zhaoming3 [__at__] mail [dot] sysu [dot] edu [dot] cn
Phone No.: 86‐756-366-8280
Correspondent Address:
Department of Philosophy(Zhuhai)
Sun Yat‐sen University
Tangjiawan, Zhuhai
519082 Guangdong
P.R. China
Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Mathematical Philosophy. This is a full-time, continuing position at Level B (roughly equivalent to a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the U.S.).
Applicants should:
* have an outstanding research record and compelling future research programme in the area of Mathematical Philosophy: the development of theories and methods in mathematics, logic, or other areas of the formal sciences and their application to genuinely philosophical questions and problems in logic, philosophy of language, epistemology, ethics or other areas of philosophy
* be able to teach from introductory through to advanced undergraduate level in relevant areas (for example, but not limited to, mathematical logic, probability theory, decision theory, formal semantics, philosophy of language or epistemology) and be able to develop new units of study where needed
* be able to supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students in their areas of expertise.
The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an active research programme, produce high quality publications, participate in the departments research culture, contribute to teaching at all levels, and undertake appropriate administrative roles and curriculum development as required.
For more details and to apply see the URL below.