Jobs In Philosophy
Aan het Hoger Instituut voor Wijsbegeerte wordt een voltijds ambt vacant gesteld in het zelfstandig academisch personeel binnen het domein van de Algemene wijsbegeerte.
De kandidaat is doctor in de wijsbegeerte. Zij/hij zal een belangrijke onderwijsopdracht hebben in Kortrijk en Leuven en moet dus in staat zijn om uitstekend onderwijs te verstrekken, ook aan grote groepen studenten. Daarnaast wordt zij/hij geacht onderzoek te verrichten dat aansluit bij het onderzoek dat verricht wordt in één van de centra van het HIW.
De onderwijsopdracht omvat een geheel van colleges waartoe behoren :
1) aan de campus Kortrijk, ‘Inleiding tot de Wijsbegeerte’ en ‘Ethiek’ en
2) aan het HIW het opleidingsonderdeel ‘Historische Inleiding tot de Wijsbegeerte’.
Aan de kandidaat wordt ook de mogelijkheid geboden om colleges te geven aansluitend bij haar/zijn onderzoeks-profiel.
De graad van de aan te stellen kandidaat zal mede worden bepaald door haar/zijn ervaring en realisaties op gebied van onderwijs en onderzoek. De aanstelling gaat in op 1 oktober 2010. Er wordt de voorkeur gegeven aan een voltijdse aanstelling.
De K.U.Leuven voert een gelijkekansen- en diversiteitsbeleid en moedigt de kandidaatstelling van vrouwen ten zeerste aan.
Kandidaatstelling: uitsluitend elektronisch op
http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacatures.html.
The Institute of Philosophy of the K.U.Leuven announces a full-time tenured academic position dedicated to teaching and research in the field of the history of Modern Philosophy. Although it welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, the Institute would like to ameliorate its current research profile in the history of modern philosophy, and aims to recruit an individual whose research lies in the period from 1600 to 1850. Such a person should also have an interest in one or more aspects of the history and development of metaphysics in the late seventeenth, eighteenth, and early nineteenth centuries.
Requirements: the candidate
- should possess a Doctorate in Philosophy
- should be capable of undertaking research and of developing teaching in the history of modern philosophy and metaphysics.
More particularly, the candidate
- should be thoroughly familiar with the history of Modern philosophy from 1600 to 1850
- can study texts from this period in their original languages (French, English, German and Latin)
- should be capable of showing the historical and philosophical importance of Modern Philosophy for contemporary philosophical debates.
The candidate is expected to contribute to the research activities of the Centre for Metaphysics and Modern Philosophy. He/she must be prepared to teach courses and seminars, both in Dutch and English, and should be able to teach both graduate and undergraduate students of the Institute of Philosophy and of other faculties of the K.U.Leuven.
Candidates who do not possess a fluent knowledge of Dutch, which is required for the purposes of teaching and administration, are expected to acquire the relevant proficiency within three years of appointment.
The candidate will be appointed to a rank corresponding to his/her experience and achievements both in research and education. It is highly recommended that suitably qualified candidates also apply for a Research Professorship (BOF-ZAP). The appointment starts on October, 1st 2011.
Candidates are invited to apply online at:
http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.html
The Institute of Philosophy of the K.U.Leuven announces a full-time tenured academic position dedicated to teaching and research in phenomenology, and contemporary continental philosophy.
Requirements:
The candidate :
- should possess a Doctorate in Philosophy;
- s/he should be capable of doing research and teaching in the fields of phenomenology and contemporary continental philosophy.
More especially, the candidate
- should be thoroughly familiar with the work of the major authors and the different currents in phenomenology;
- should possess expert knowledge of the phenomenology of Edmund Husserl;
- should be familiar with issues and debates in contemporary continental philosophy, and should be willing to relate these questions and issues to a broadly phenomenological perspective.
The candidate is expected to contribute to the research activities of the Center for Phenomenology and Contemporary Philosophy and the Husserl-Archives. S/he must be prepared to teach courses and seminars in Dutch, English, and German, to graduate and undergraduate students both at the Institute of Philosophy and other K.U.Leuven faculties.
Candidates who do not possess a fluent knowledge of Dutch, which is required for the purposes of teaching and administration, are expected to acquire the relevant proficiency within three years of appointment.
The candidate will be appointed to a rank corresponding to his/her educational experience and published portfolio of research. It is highly recommended that suitably qualified candidates, who possess an international reputation in the study of the phenomenological tradition or else contemporary continental philosophy, should also apply for a Research Professorship (BOF-ZAP). The appointment starts on October, 1st 2011.
Candidates are invited to apply online at:
http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.html
The Institute of Philosophy of K.U.Leuven announces a full-time tenured academic position dedicated to teaching and research in ethics.
Requirements:
The candidate should possess a Doctorate in Philosophy. S/he should be capable of doing research, and of offering a wide variety of courses in the field of ethics. More especially, the candidate should be familiar with the history of ethics, especially its canonical authors and works, and with the major themes, questions, and issues of contemporary ethics. In addition this, s/he must be willing to relate their research to one or other of sub-disciplines of ethics, such as biomedical ethics, which enjoy a high profile within the Institute of Philosophy and K.U.Leuven.
The candidate is expected to contribute to the research activities of the Centre for Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy. S/he must be prepared to teach courses and seminars in Dutch and English to graduate and undergraduate students both at the Institute of Philosophy and other K.U.Leuven faculties.
Candidates who do not yet possess a fluent knowledge of Dutch, which is required for the purposes of teaching and administration, are expected to acquire the relevant proficiency within three years of appointment.
Initially, the candidate will be appointed to a rank corresponding to their educational experience and portfolio of published research. It is highly recommended that suitably qualified candidates, who possess an international reputation in the field of ethics, should also apply for a Research Professorship (BOF-ZAP).
The appointment starts on October, 1st 2011.
Candidates are invited to apply online at:
http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.html
From its foundation, the Institute of Philosophy has a long standing tradition of research and teaching in the medieval scholastic tradition, with an emphasis on Thomas Aquinas. To continue this tradition, the Institute of Philosophy announces a full-time academic position dedicated to teaching and conducting research in medieval philosophy and in the continuation of the scholastic tradition in early modernity.
Requirements:
The candidate has a Doctorate in Philosophy.
S/he is capable of conducting scientific research and of teaching in the field of medieval philosophy.
More specifically, the candidate
1.is familiar with the standard authors and works of the medieval scholastic tradition and its early modern continuation;
2. is thoroughly acquainted with the major themes, questions, and controversies in the period involved;
3. studies texts from this period in their original language;
4. is capable of relevantly incorporating the history of philosophy into contemporary philosophical debates.
The candidate is expected to contribute to the research activities of the De Wulf-Mansion Centre for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy. S/he must be prepared to teach courses and seminars, both in Dutch and English, to both graduate and undergraduate students of the Institute of Philosophy and of other faculties of the K.U. Leuven.
Candidates who do not have Dutch are expected to master the language with fluency within a three-year period in order to be able to teach in Dutch as well.
The candidate will be appointed at a rank corresponding to her/his experience and achievements both in research and teaching. The appointment starts on October 1, 2010.
Candidates are invited to apply online at:
http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.html
The Philosophy Programme seeks to appoint a Professor of Philosophy with tenure, starting February 1, 2011. Areas of specialization and competence are open. A distinguished research record and a commitment to excellence in teaching, including MA and PhD thesis supervision, are essential. Applications close March 15, 2010 and must be made online at http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz/ with HR reference A032-10Z. Please visit the Philosophy website for information about the programme and its staff: www.victoria.ac.nz/phil/ Enquiries can be directed to the Head of School, Ken Perszyk, at ken [dot] perszyk [__at__] vuw [dot] ac [dot] nz.
* Tenure-track Position in Philosophy
* AOS, AOC: Open
* Requirement: Ph.D. before the time of the appointment
* Course to Teach: An introductory philosophy course encompassing the topics from informal
logic, ethics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science.
* Yearly Salary: Approximately 60,000 US dollars
* Institution: Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea
(http://www.unist.ac.kr)
* Deadline for Application: March 10, 2010
* Submit your application here:
http://www.unist.ac.kr/invite/pro/eng/invite_proeng_main.jsp
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) seeks applicants for Assistant Professor of Bioethics. The University offers a Masters of Arts in Bioethics in three degree tracts: a DO/MA dual degree earned over four years, a one-year Masters program, and a career enhancement tract where practicing professionals earn their degree on a part-time basis. In a rich and varied curriculum, the Department of Bioethics approaches the study of bioethics broadly by drawing on the perspectives of philosophy, the medical humanities, humanism, and the “softer” side of the social sciences. The department has close affiliation with area hospitals and the Center for Practical Bioethics.
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in ethics or a field related to bioethics-broadly defined. An advanced clinician’s degree (in medicine, nursing, etc.) and experience teaching bioethics will also make applicants eligible for consideration. Responsibilities include teaching in the Masters program and in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, carrying on an active program of research, assisting with the continued growth and development of the department, and contributing to the overall advancement of the university. For additional information contact: David Wendell Moller, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Bioethics, dmoller [__at__] kcumb [dot] edu or 818-283-2219.
KCUMB is a fully accredited, private university, with an emerging emphasis on research. Founded in 1916, its College of Osteopathic Medicine is the oldest medical school in Kansas City, Mo., and the largest in the state. The College of Biosciences is home to expanding graduate programs, which include biomedical sciences and bioethics. Located in the Northeast historic district of Kansas City, Mo., near downtown and collaborating institutions, KCUMB is a key stakeholder institution in the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute. www.kclifesciences.org
To apply, submit a cover letter for job #09-27 include salary range requirements, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and strengths for the position to: Dawn Rohrs, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, 1750 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106-1453, 1-800-234-4847, ext. 2371 or 816-283-2371; or e-mail: employment [__at__] kcumb [dot] edu. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EOE. Tobacco-free environment. www.kcumb.edu.
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The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a three- or four-year full-time PhD position, commencing September 1, 2010. The successful candidate is expected to work on a topic of legal philosophy or a topic that combines issues of legal and political philosophy. The salary for a full-time employment agreement increases from 2.042 Euro gross a month in the first year to 2.492 Euro gross a month, if a three-year PhD, or to 2.612 Euro gross a month, if a four-year PhD. The length of the PhD will be determined by the Department on the basis of the successful candidate's previous academic degrees and level of earlier education. The position is open to candidates with a master's degree or equivalent in philosophy and/or law, and an interest in working in a very active international and interdisciplinary research environment. Candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal of 1000 to 2000 words, academic certificates, a transcript of courses taken (including grades), and two letters of recommendation. Please send your application package to PhD Position Search Committee, c/o P & O, Department of Philosophy, Tilburg University, Warandelaan 2, P.O. 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands, or email to solliciterenGW [__at__] uvt [dot] nl. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2010. Please mention the vacancy number 500.10.02 in your letter. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Hans Lindahl (email: Lindahl [__at__] uvt [dot] nl).
The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, seeks 2 junior researchers for the research programme “Humanists as Philosophers: The Place of Renaissance Humanism in the History of Thought”, led by Professor Lodi Nauta and funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO).
The text of the programme can be obtained by sending an email to Mrs Fré Moorrees (F [dot] C [dot] Moorrees [__at__] rug [dot] nl). It consists of 6 well-delineated research projects. The applicant can work on one of these projects but can also submit his/her own research proposal as long as it ties in with the main objectives of the programme.
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second-oldest university in the Netherlands. Its Faculty of Philosophy has an excellent reputation both in teaching and research, and occupies a top position in national rankings. It offers a lively and friendly intellectual community of about 45 teachers and researchers, and ca. 350 full-time students. A number of researchers come from abroad. The History of Philosophy department covers the entire history of philosophy from classical Antiquity to contemporary trends.
The University Library in Groningen is a good research library, while the other main university libraries in the Netherlands are reachable in 2-3 hours by train.
PhD
- PhD-positions are for four years on a full-time basis (contract for 1 year, with an extension of 3 years after a positive evaluation). The PhD will write a doctoral dissertation and may be asked to do some teaching.
- Applicants should possess an MA (or equivalent) in the history of philosophy, (intellectual) history, or classics/literature. Candidates with an MA from adjacent fields relevant to the programme are also encouraged to respond.
- Knowledge of Dutch is no prerequisite.
- max. salary per month 2612 euro (ca. 3303 USD)
- start: 2010 (to be negotiated but preferably 1 Sept. 2010)
Completed applications should include
(a) a CV, outlining in particular previous academic qualifications (BA and MA equivalent), grades, list of publications, etc.
(b) a letter explaining your competence in the research field, and your motivation
(b) research proposal of max. 1000 words plus concise, illustrative bibliography (also required for proposals that select one of the themes from the programme).
(c) copy of the BA and/or MA thesis.
Application
Send your application before April 1, 2010, to
Mrs Fré Moorrees
Faculty of Philosophy, University of Groningen
Oude Boteringestraat 52
9712 GL Groningen, The Netherlands
For further information about the project and for questions about the suitability of your research proposal, please contact Prof. Lodi Nauta. His email is: l [dot] w [dot] nauta [__at__] rug [dot] nl. Tel. 00 31 [0]50 3636946.