Jobs In Philosophy
Asst. Prof., tenure-track, beginning June 2010. Normal teaching load : 4 courses/year (undergraduate/graduate). Some thesis supervision. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS : Philosophy of sciences : Philosophy of biology and environmental sciences AOC : Open. Ph.D. prior to appointment. Salary competitive. EO/AAE. All qualified candidates encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Fluency in french expected. Send complete dossier (including a c.v. in french, a sample of written research and 3 letters of recommendation) to Professor Dominique Leydet, Chair, Dépt. de philosophie Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, Qc, Canada, H3C 3P8, (1- 514) 987-3000, ext. 8951. Deadline for application: January 5, 2010.
Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), Fort Wayne, IN. Rank: Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning fall semester 2010. Candidates will have the PhD prior to application. AOS: Applied Ethics (either Medical or Business Ethics). AOC: At least one of the following: Political and Social Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Environmental Ethics, Feminist Ethics, Human Rights, Business Ethics, or Medical Ethics. The teaching is mostly undergraduate. The successful candidate will also help in the creation and offering of new programs in Medical and Business Ethics. Collaboration in the IPFW Human Rights Institute is desirable. Research is supported by a one quarter reduction of teaching responsibility. Usual service duties also expected. Send letter of application, CV, and names and contact information of three (3) references to: Dr. C. Butler, Chair, Applied Ethics Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46805. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. An opportunity for candidates to interview at the Eastern APA Meeting in December will be provided. IPFW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background records check.
LECTURER - POST NO. 1700 (National University of Lesotho)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for one position of Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy. This position will be permanent and pensionable for Lesotho nationals but full time on contract for a period of two years with a possibility of renewal for non-locals.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
PhD degree in Philosophy is required. Candidates with a Master’s degree qualification in Philosophy will be considered. Teaching experience especially at the university level will be an added advantage. Preference would be given to candidates whose areas of specialization are Logic, Epistemology, Applied Ethics, and Political Philosophy. The successful candidate will commence duty in February, 2010.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will undertake teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in any of the above mentioned areas of Philosophy; supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects; initiate and/or participate in research and seminar programmes in the department; and perform other duties including administrative, as would be required by the department from time to time.
REMUNERATION:
The university offers competitive salaries and other benefits.
OTHER INFORMATION:
In their application, applicants should state qualifications, experience and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) and certified copies of educational certificates. Letters addressed: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN will not be accepted as references. Applicants should inform their three referees to submit their references directly to the address below before the stipulated closing date to the Senior Assistant Registrar (Appointments) National University of Lesotho P.O. Roma 180. Closing date for receiving applications is 31ST December, 2009. Informal enquiries should be directed to the HOD, Dr. Paul Omoyefa through omoyefa [__at__] yahoo [dot] com
The Centre for Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy at the K.U.Leuven Institute of Philosophy has a vacancy for a four-year doctoral research position as part of the FWO research project “The Transparency of Governance and the Invisibility of Power. An Inquiry into the Deficiencies of Democratic Representation in Transnational Institutions” (http://soc.kuleuven.be/pol/pol_denken/en/index.php). The candidate will conduct his or her research as a member of the Research Group on Social and Political Philosophy (RGSPP). Over the years, the RGSPP has conducted its research within the framework of a joint research program. This program aims at uncovering transformations of modern democracy’s foundational concepts as a result of the globalization processes. At present, the group consists of four senior researchers, two post-doctoral researchers, and about fourteen doctoral students from K.U.Leuven and abroad, which testifies to its distinct international profile. The RGSPP focuses on contemporary political philosophy while encouraging the dialogue between continental and analytical approaches.
Supervisor: to be specified among the staff of the RGSPP
Starting date: March 1st, 2010
Period: four years.
Salary: approx. 1650 EUR/month (net)
Profile of the candidate:
- MA in Philosophy (preferably with a thesis in Political Philosophy) or MA in Political Theory (preferably with a major in Political Philosophy)
- independent spirit, yet co-operative as a team member of the research group
- good writing skills
- a high level of proficiency in English
Task of the researcher:
The conducted research has to result in a doctoral dissertation (to be written either in Dutch or in English).
The researcher will present the results of his or her research activities both at national and international meetings and conferences. S/he will be expected to publish regularly in international, refereed journals.
The researcher is expected to participate in the joint research activities of the research group, for instance by attending its weekly seminars and by assisting in the organization of workshops or conferences. S/he is also expected to spend some of his/her research time with experts at universities abroad.
S/he will be charged with minor teaching responsibilities both at undergraduate and graduate level (max. 2 hours/week during the academic year).
Applications
If you are interested in this doctoral research position, please apply according to the instructions given at http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies.html.
The deadline for applications is Monday, January 4th, 2010. Interviews are scheduled for the second half of January.
For any further information, please contact A. Braeckman (toon.braeckman@kuleuven-kortrijk or by phone: +32 (0)56/24.61.62 or +32 (0)9/329.69.03)
Ref RE951
Salary: pro rata to £29,704 per annum (approx £23,763 gross pa)
Closing date: 31/12/09
We are looking to make an appointment of a Research Officer to work on the research project Deciding for Oneself: Autonomous Judgement in History, Theory and Practice based in the Department of Philosophy. The postholder will have a research background in applied ethics, social and political philosophy, and/or theory of agency. It is our expectation that the successful candidate will have a PhD prior to taking up the post; consideration will be given, however, to candidates for whom completion of the PhD is imminent. The successful candidate will have to be an effective communicator with commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.
The AHRC funded project Deciding for Oneself is part of the Essex Autonomy Project -- a collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiative of the Philosophy Department at the University of Essex. Its aim is to investigate the ideal of self-determination in human affairs. The AHRC grant is co-directed by Prof. Wayne Martin and Dr. Fabian Freyenhagen and overseen by a distinguished international and interdisciplinary Advisory Committee. For more information see: http://www.essex.ac.uk/philosophy/eap
The appointee will participate in all aspects of the research, provide research assistance to the investigators, and pursue independent research related to the project. They will have special responsibility for cultivating the Knowledge Transfer dimension of the project. He or she will coordinate interdisciplinary research bearing on medical-legal issues, while also being centrally involved in planning and routine running of the project, including organising and overseeing events, and taking partial editorial responsibility for resulting publications.
Appointment to this post will be on a part-time (0.8 FTE) basis, fixed term for the three year duration of the project and coincide with its start on 1 April 2010.
Additional opportunities would include teaching at the department (for extra pay) and/or a part-time (20%) administrative post connected tot he AHRC project.
Position no.: 0022289
Employment type: Full-time Continuing
Campus: Parkville
School of Philosophy, Anthropology and Social Inquiry
Faculty of Arts
Salary: $73,863 - $87,710 p.a. plus employer superannuation contributions of 17%
The position is in the area of Political Philosophy, including classic texts and contemporary applications. The successful applicant will be expected to research, teach and administer at levels commensurate with the level of the position. The person must be a proven and successful teacher and must have a strong record of research. The School has various needs and priorities which will be taken into account when making the appointment.
Close date: 11 Jan 2010
For full position description and information about how to apply see:
http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=592636
For further information, contact: Dr. Karen Jones: jonek [__at__] unimelb [dot] edu [dot] au.
The University’s intention is to appoint an eminent scholar in Analytic Philosophy who will build on the Department’s research and teaching strengths. These include: Aesthetics, Ancient Philosophy, Epistemology, Ethics, History of Philosophy, Logic, Metaethics, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Biology, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mathematics, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy and History of Science.
As well as being actively engaged in research, the successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, and to supervise research students at honours and postgraduate levels. Many current graduate students come from outside New Zealand and an appointment that will attract graduate students to Otago is valued. (The normal teaching expectation in the Department of Philosophy is between two and a half and three courses per year at various levels, together with the supervision of research for 400- level Honours dissertations and MA and PhD theses.)
The successful applicant will be responsible to the Head of the Department of Philosophy. The Headship of the Department is a three to five year position and the successful applicant would not initially be expected to take on this role. All members of the Department take on some research-related or teaching-related administrative tasks.
Objectives of the Position
- To provide academic and professional leadership.
- To foster an academic environment which encourages excellence in research and teaching and supports the keen pursuit of knowledge and competence in staff and students.
- To promote Philosophy as a discipline by developing strong relationships with overseas institutions, other disciplines and the wider community.
- To promote core Department values including integrity, professionalism, collegiality, quality of teaching, academic rigour, and a focus on the needs of students.
- To strengthen the international reputation of the Department.
The Land of Lower Saxony sponsors excellent young PhD students in the course of their work
towards a doctoral degree. These funds support the PhD programme “Biodiversity and Society –
social dimensions of the protection and use of biological diversity” directed by the Göttingen
Graduate School for Social Sciences (GGG), which will begin in April 2010 under the auspices of
Prof. Dr. Rainer Marggraf from the Department for Agricultural Economics and Rural
Development. Additionally, the programme is generously endowed with Lichtenberg scholarships
(1.365 Euro per month plus 135 Euro material costs and if applicable allowances for families or
studies abroad) for three years per scholar.
In the PhD course, researchers from the following areas cooperate with the objective of developing
an interdisciplinary perspective on protecting and sustainably using biological diversity:
Agricultural Sciences (Environmental and Resource Economics, Agro-Ecology, Rural
Management, Crop Sciences), Economic Sciences (Environmental and Institutional Economics,
Production and Logistics), Social Sciences (cooperative behaviour of economic, state and social
actors), Biology (Didactics of biology, Social and Communication Psychology), Legal Studies
(International Business and Environmental Law) as well as Philosophy (Applied Philosophy and
Ethical Studies).
For further information on the core topic areas as well as on the participating scientists and scholars
please go to www.biodiversitaet-gesellschaft.uni-goettingen.de. You can also find information on
the documents required there.
Application is asked to be send until 15. January 2010.
Please send the application in one single file (pdf) to: eschroe1 [__at__] gwdg [dot] de
For further information please contact Elke Schröder (0049 (0) 551 39-5537) and go to
www.biodiversitaet-gesellschaft.uni-goettingen.de
Applications for Visiting Fellows 2011
Humanities Research Centre,
The Australian National University - Research School of Humanities and the Arts
The Humanities Research Centre is an international centre for excellence in the Humanities and a catalyst for innovative Humanities scholarship and research within The Australian National University. The HRC interprets the "Humanities" generously, recognising that new methods of theoretical enquiry have done much to break down the traditional distinction between the humanities and the interpretive social sciences; recognising, too, the importance of establishing dialogue between the humanities and the natural and technological sciences, and the creative arts. One of its central functions is to bring to Australia scholars of international standing who will provoke fresh ideas within, and beyond, the academic community.
Applications for Visiting Fellowships tenable at the HRC in 2011 are now invited. The majority of Fellowships will be awarded to scholars whose current projects relate to the HRC annual theme for 2011, The World and World-Making in Humanities and the Arts. Outstanding non-thematic applications will also be considered.
Applications for fellowships to the Freilich Foundation to work in the area of bigotry and tolerance are also welcome.
Enquiries T: +61 6125 4357 F: 6125 1380
Degree and area of specialization:
Ph.D. in Philosophy.
AREAS OF SPECLIZATIONS: Metaphysics and Epistemology
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Assistant professor candidates must show evidence of outstanding teaching and research potential and must be willing to teach upper and lower-level courses on a regular basis.
Principal duties:
Teach four classes per academic year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; hold office hours; grade exams; conduct scholarly research; perform university and professional service, as appropriate.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
Appointment type: Faculty
Department(s): L&S/PHILOSOPHY
Full time salary rate: Minimum $52,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 23, 2010
Number of positions: 1
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 27, 2009
HOW TO APPLY:
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #62847 toLawrence Shapiro Phone: 608-263-3700
600 N Park St Fax: 608-265-3701
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Madison, WI 53706-1474
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UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.