Jobs In Philosophy
The University of Maine’s Department of Philosophy seeks a dynamic, innovative scholar and teacher to join our small, collegial, pluralistic department at Maine’s flagship land and sea grant institution. This is a tenure-track, academic-year position at the assistant professor level anticipated to start September 1, 2018.
We invite applicants for an academic-year, tenure-track position as assistant professor with an area of specialization in environmental philosophy, broadly construed. Candidates will be expected to teach core and advanced courses in environmental philosophy, including environmental ethics, with a standard 3-2 load. Area of concentration in applied ethics, including teaching one or more courses such as contemporary moral problems, biomedical ethics, business ethics, technology and philosophy, and/or philosophy of law. Ability to teach logic is desirable. We prefer candidates with an interest in publicly engaged philosophy. An interest in collaborating across disciplines in service, research and/or teaching is also desirable. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.
Required Qualifications:
* Ph.D. in Philosophy required by date of hire
* Research specialization in environmental philosophy
* Demonstrated ability to teach successful courses at the undergraduate level
* Evidence of ability to develop and pursue a research agenda, including peer-reviewed publications, in the candidate’s area of expertise
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
* Interest in public/engaged philosophy
* Interest in collaborating on service, teaching, and/or research with colleagues outside the philosophy department
Housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of Philosophy has 40 undergraduate majors. The Department offers the B.A. degree in Philosophy, and minors in Philosophy and in Ethics and Social Philosophy.
To apply, please use the link at the bottom of the following HireTouch webpage: https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=45582&job=assistant-profe.... A complete application consists of (1) an application letter describing the applicant’s experience and interests with respect to the required and preferred qualifications for the position, (2) updated CV, (3) updated unofficial transcripts (official transcripts may be requested at a later date), (4) a sample of scholarly work, (5) summary of course evaluations, (6) sample syllabi, (7) letters from three professional references. Candidate-submitted materials must be submitted via the HireTouch website listed above; letters of reference should be sent by referees directly to phisearch [__at__] maine [dot] edu with candidate’s name in the subject line. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Review of applications will begin on February 9, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position, contact Kirsten Jacobson, Search Committee Chair, kirsten [dot] jacobson [__at__] maine [dot] edu.
The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Dear all,
five Elphinstone PhD Scholarships are available at the Department of Philosophy of the University of Aberdeen. If successful, the applicants will have their tuition fees waived for each year of their PhD, whether British, EU or Overseas. Selections will be made on the basis of academic merit. The Scholarships are reserved to full-time, resident students.
*** THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is the 31st of March 2018***
The Elphinstone Scholarships are related to the following specific projects:
Gender Equality and Sports – Investigating whether gender-based restrictions in sports are morally justified
(Supervisors: Dr F. Luzzi & Dr B. Lord)
Intuitive Understanding and the Life Sciences
(Supervisors: Dr U. Stegmann & Dr B. Lord)
Liberalism and Conservatism in Epistemology
(Supervisors: Dr L. Moretti & Dr F. Luzzi)
Investigating the precise roles of pictorial representations, their unique qualities and limitations
(Supervisors: Dr U. Stegmann and Dr L. Moretti)
Investigating the correct theory of the content of first-person (or de se) thought
(Supervisor: Dr S. Torre)
More information about the projects can be found via the following webpage:
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/current-phd-opportuni...
Please use the search mask at the bottom of the page selecting the name of the relevant supervisor (or one of them if more supervisors are indicated).
If you are interested in any project, please email the first supervisor.
Personal profiles and contact details are here:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/philosophy/people-68.php
All the Best,
Luca Moretti
MacGillavry Fellowship, Tenure Track position for women in Logic and Computation - University of Amsterdam
Deadline: Monday 19 March 2018
The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) participates in the recruitment programme at the Faculty of Science for top level female talent. This programme is named after the ground breaking crystallographer Carolina MacGillavry, an alumna of the University of Amsterdam. The MacGillavry Fellowships at the Faculty of Science are offered to women who excel in their discipline, who possess leadership potential and aspire to a career as a professor at the University of Amsterdam. For more information, see www.uva.nl/en/content/vacancies/2017/12/17-656-macgillavry-fellowship-te... or contact Prof. Sonja Smets at S.J.L.Smets at uva.nl .
The Department of Philosophy and Arts, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), invites applications from qualified individuals for a tenure-track position in Philosophy of Science, subject to approval by the relevant authorities.
Starting date: December 1, 2018, or as agreed upon with the University.
Requirements:
• A PhD in Philosophy with specialization in Philosophy of Science.
Experience:
• University teaching in the Philosophy of Science field.
• Research in the Philosophy of Science field; relevant publications in national and international journals.
• Related skills in one or more of the following areas: Philosophy of Biology; Environmental Science; Environmental Ethics; Ethics of Science and Technology; Biotechnologies.
• Professional involvement in the philosophy field (committees of experts, philosophical associations, etc.).
Note: Knowledge of French is required for this position.
Duties:
The successful candidate will be engaged in teaching, research, and service to the community, and will provide pedagogical direction.
All qualified individuals are invited to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Other information/How to apply:
For a full job description (in French) and application details, please visit our website at www.uqtr.ca/postesofferts
Closing date: Only those applications received by 5 p.m., March 2, 2018, will be considered.
About us:
UQTR (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières) is a young university with a highly personal environment, firmly focused on scientific research. With more than 280 programs of study, including several that are unique to Québec and Canada, UQTR stands out for its dynamic community and the expertise of its faculty.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. Priority will, however, be given to individuals with Canadian citizen or permanent resident status. Accommodation measures may be available to persons with disabilities according to their needs.
Three year full-time funded PhD Studentship
Eligibilty: Home/EU and International students
Bursary: £16,000 for a maximum of three years
Fees: Tuition fees will be paid by the School of History, Philosophy and Culture
Deadline: The closing date for applications is 13.00 on Tuesday 20th February 2018
Interview date: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the deadline
Start date: 17th September 2018
Oxford Brookes University is pleased to offer a full-time PhD Studentship in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and applications are invited for a PhD Studentship in Evolutionary Ethics.
The project will be co-supervised by Dr Stephen Boulter, Dr Helen De Cruz and Dr Johan De Smedt. This proposed PhD project offers an outstanding student the chance to conduct research into evolutionary ethics, a branch of philosophy that is concerned with the evolutionary basis of morality. The student will use a naturalistic approach to the evolution of human morality.
We are looking for someone with background knowledge in one or more of the following fields: meta-ethics, normative ethics, philosophy of cognitive science, philosophy of archaeology, and philosophy of biology. Candidates with a strong interest in empirically-informed philosophy are especially encouraged to apply.
We are looking to recruit a candidate of the highest quality and who is capable of submitting a PhD thesis within three years. Applicants are expected to have completed a relevant Masters degree prior to the studentship start date. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong research capabilities and be fluent in spoken and written English.
He or she will join a vibrant and expanding community of doctoral students with access to world-class resources. A full project description will be included in the application pack.
The studentships are open to both Home/EU and International students, but the funding will only cover Home/EU research degree fees. Therefore international applicants should be aware that they would need to fund the difference between the Home/EU and International research degree fees each year. Please see this page for information on current International fees:
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/finance/postgraduate-financ...
As a successful applicant, you will join a supportive and research-active School. For more information on the School of History, Philosophy and Culture, please visit https://www.brookes.ac.uk/hpc/.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Directors of Studies (sboulter [__at__] brookes [dot] ac [dot] uk),
hde-cruz [__at__] brookes [dot] ac [dot] uk and johan [dot] de-smedt [__at__] brookes [dot] ac [dot] uk to discuss their application.
How to apply: To request an application pack, a project description and for further details of how to apply, please contact hss-researchdegrees [__at__] brookes [dot] ac [dot] uk quoting Evolutionary Ethics in the subject heading:
Post-Doc position for one year, renewable for a second year, within the Academy of Finland project "Modalities and conditionals: systematic and historical studies" directed by Sara Negri at the Philosophy Unit of the University of Helsinki.
The main focus of the project is on philosophical logic. The ideal candidate is expected to have a strong background in modal logic, epistemic logic and proof theory, research experience with labelled deductive systems, and a strong motivation for collaborative work with the PI on the project's specific themes.
Qualification requirements: Applications are invited by highly motivated and competent candidates with a doctoral degree in philosophy, mathematics, or computer science with focus on logic, with research experience and expertise relevant to the project. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to produce high-quality research, as evidenced by their doctoral thesis and publications, conference presentations, and references. The position does not require knowledge of Finland's national languages, as the research on the project will be conducted and published in English.
Terms of employment: The position involves full-time employment for one year, renewable for a second year. The start date is negotiable, but should be not later than September 1st, 2018.
The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to produce high-quality research on the project, individually and in close collaboration with the principal investigator. The fellow will be expected to publish the results of his/her research in first-class international journals and conferences and to disseminate them via international conferences, workshops, seminars and other suitable events. The fellow will also assist with some administrative work related to the project, such as organising related conferences, workshops, and seminars. A 5% teaching duty is involved in the fellowship.
Salary will be based on the Finnish salary scale for Academic employment and decided on the basis of the researcher's experience.
Application requirements: Candidates should send their cv, list of publications, a copy of their doctoral dissertation, a cover letter with a statement indicating their background, motivations, suitability for the project as a single message with attachments as pdf (however, large files such as the doctoral dissertation and accessible through web repositories can be just linked) and subject "Post-doc application"; a letter of recommendation by the PhD thesis supervisor should be sent directly to Sara Negri.
Deadline for application: 15 January 2018.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Sara Negri (sara [dot] negri [__at__] helsinki [dot] fi)
Brief project description: The proposed research belongs to philosophical logic, a core area of theoretical philosophy. The main objectives of the proposal are the application and further development of a novel logical methodology for the study of the inferential aspect of modalities and conditionals and the study of the sources of related modal concepts in European philosophy.
Philosophical logic has been traditionally devoted to the study of conceptual pairs such as necessity and possibility, and obligation and permission. Its privileged approach has been, since the introduction of possible worlds semantics, the semantical one, with analytic systems of proof considered an impossibility even for basic modal logics. The role of logic has been restricted to giving classes of axiomatizations for the basic notions at hand. The axiomatic approach, however, fails to represent inferential processes that require hypothetical reasoning. Further, the classical systems of logic are inadequate as representations of modalities and conditionals that are outside the idealized realm of mathematical entities. They escape the standard truth value semantics and even possible worlds semantics fails in providing a sufficiently comprehensive setting.
The more general neighbourhood semantics will be used for a sharpening of the methods at the formal core of the project, with a parallel development of the normative, descriptive and deductive aspects of a logical system, and the addition, through decision methods, of a predictive component. Specific objectives include the proof-theoretical investigation of non-normal quantified modal logics, of conditionals both in pure form and in association with alethic, dynamic, and doxastic modalities. The inferential systems obtained are applied in research areas that belong to pure and applied logic and formal epistemology.
Keywords: Philosophical logic, possible worlds semantics, neighbourhood semantics, modalities, first-order modal logic, conditionals, dynamic epistemic logic, sequent calculus, inferentialism, history of structural proof theory, history of modern modal logic.
Helsinki, 4.12.2017
Professor Sara Negri
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Greifswald’s Faculty of Arts and
Humanities is seeking to fill the position of
Full Professor (W3) of Philosophy with the Focus on Theoretical Philosophy
by 01/10/2018.
The successful candidate is expected to represent the discipline of philosophy, in particular
the field of theoretical philosophy, in research and teaching. With regard to teaching, all
areas of theoretical philosophy need to be covered (esp. logic, including an introductory
course, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, and ontology). With
regard to research, the applicant should be proficient in at least two of these areas. The
position holder will also share responsibilities in the field that covers the history of
philosophy.
Active participation is expected in all degree courses in the field of philosophy as well as in
teaching exports and interdisciplinary collaborations provided by the Department. Active
participation is also expected in the development and expansion of interdisciplinary research
initiatives, especially within the University’s key fields of research. International experience
and experience with academic self-government are required. Experience in the acquisition of
third-party funds is desired. The willingness to give courses in English is required.
The necessary qualifications are defined in § 58 of the State Higher Education Law of
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Landeshochschulgesetz Mecklenburg-Vorpommern LHG M-V).
They include a university degree, a doctorate and teaching aptitude, as well as additional
scholarly achievements and academic services which are generally attained through a junior
professorship, a habilitation thesis or equivalent.
In accordance with § 61 LHG M-V, the professor appointed will be assigned the status of a
civil servant (Beamtenverhältnis) with unlimited tenure; alternatively, if the applicant is not
permanently available: limited tenure as a civil servant or public service employee.
This vacancy is open to all applicants, irrespective of gender. The University would like to
increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are underrepresented and thus
applications from women are particularly welcome and will be treated with priority if they
have the same qualifications and as long as there are no clear reasons which make a fellow
applicant more suitable. Severely disabled applicants with the same professional and
personal qualifications will be considered with preference.
Unfortunately, application costs cannot be reimbursed by the State of Mecklenburg-
Vorpommern.
Further information can be obtained from the Managing Director of the Department of
Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Werner, Tel.: +49 3834 420 3450.
Candidates are requested to submit their applications by 15/12/2017, accompanied by the
usual documents (curriculum vitae reflecting their academic career, list of scholarly
publications and courses taught, copies of academic certificates, attestation of teaching
aptitude). Applications (all documents in one PDF) should be addressed via email to:
berufung-phf [__at__] uni-greifswald [dot] de
The Department of Philosophy at Queens College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in the field of Ancient Greek Philosophy, to begin in Fall 2018. We seek candidates with a strong scholarly background who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and identify with the mission of Queens College and the City University of New York. The person appointed will teach introductory and advanced courses in Ancient Philosophy, including courses co-listed with Classics; elective courses for Philosophy majors and minors; and general education courses offered by the department. The teaching load for faculty active in research in 3/3, reduced by 8 courses in the first five years.The successful applicant is expected to maintain an active research agenda and to participate in the department's advisement and service responsibilities. PhD. by date of appointment. Knowledge of Ancient Greek required.
At Queens College, a large and diverse student body receives a high degree of personalized attention. This formula has made us one of New York's premier educational institutions. Our mission is to prepare students to be leading citizens in an increasingly global society. We offer a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences under the guidance of a faculty dedicated to teaching and research. Recognized as one of the most affordable public colleges in the country, Queens College offers a first-rate education to talented people of all backgrounds, whatever their financial needs. The college occupies a beautiful 80 acre campus in Flushing.
Interested candidates should submit their dossier to sgrover [__at__] qc [dot] cuny [dot] edu, and arrange for letters of references to be sent in a timely manner to the same address. In order to considered, applicants must also complete an application through CUNYFirst: - Go to cuny.jobs - In the box under "What", enter "17789" - Click on "Assistant Professor - Ancient Greek Philosophy" - Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions. Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references as ONE DOCUMENT in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.
Mit über 20.000 Studierenden ist die Universität Paderborn eine innovative und interdisziplinär ausgerichtete Campus-Universität mit vielseitigen Studienangeboten für junge Menschen aus dem In- und Ausland. In der Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften ist im Fach Philosophie im Bereich Didaktik der Philosophie/Praktischen Philosophie zum nächstmöglichen Termin eine Stelle als
wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin/
wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
(Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L)
im Umfang von 100 % der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit zu besetzen. Es handelt sich um eine Qualifizierungsstelle im Sinne des Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes (WissZeitVG), die zur Förderung eines Promotionsverfahrens im Bereich der Philosophiedidaktik dient. Die Stelle ist befristet für die Dauer des Promotionsverfahrens, i. d. R. auf 3 Jahre.
Aufgaben:
Durchführung fachdidaktischer Lehrveranstaltungen (4 SWS) mit einem Schwerpunkt im Bereich des Lehramtes an Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- und Gesamtschulen und Betreuung der Studierenden für den Bereich „Didaktik der Philosophie“ im Rahmen der eigenen Lehrveranstaltungen, Mitwirkung bei der Durchführung von Prüfungen, Begleitung von Praktika im Fach Philosophie, Mitarbeit in der universitären Selbstverwaltung.
Einstellungsvoraussetzungen
Erwartet wird ein überdurchschnittlicher Abschluss eines Hochschulstudiums der Philosophie (Erstes Staatsexamen, Masterabschluss). Erwünscht sind ein Zweites Staatsexamen und praktische Erfahrungen im Schulunterricht in der Sekundarstufe I, sehr gute Kenntnisse der Philosophiegeschichte und ein systematischer Schwerpunkt in der Philosophie.
Bewerbungen von Frauen sind ausdrücklich erwünscht und werden gem. LGG bei gleicher Eignung, Befähigung und fachlicher Leistung bevorzugt berücksichtigt, sofern nicht in der Person eines Mitbewerbers liegende Gründe überwiegen. Teilzeitbeschäftigung ist grundsätzlich möglich. Ebenso ist die Bewerbung geeigneter Schwerbehinderter und Gleichgestellter im Sinne des Sozialgesetzbuches Neuntes Buch (SGB IX) erwünscht.
Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich an Petra Große Holling: petra [dot] grosse [dot] holling [__at__] upb [dot] de.
Bitte beachten Sie, dass nur elektronisch (pdf-Dateien) eingereichte Bewerbungen angenommen werden können. Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen (Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse, ca. dreiseitiges Exposé zum Promotionsvorhaben in der Philosophiedidaktik, ggf. Publikationen/Arbeitsproben) werden unter der Kennziffer 3179 bis zum 15.01.2018 erbeten an:
Prof. Dr. Ruth Hagengruber z. H. Petra Große Holling Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften Universität Paderborn petra [dot] grosse [dot] holling [__at__] upb [dot] de
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites applications from a broad range of researchers and practitioners who will work over the course of the year on pressing issues in ethics. Faculty in arts and sciences and professional schools, postdoctoral scholars, practitioners, and researchers from industry, government, and NGOs are eligible to apply.
For the 2018-19 academic year, the theme at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics will be Political Economy and Justice.
Priority will be given to early career scholars and practitioners whose work closely aligns with this theme, but we reserve some "open" slots for senior scholars and practitioners, and for exceptionally competitive applicants whose work in ethics falls outside this scope. The goal will be to craft a cohort in which "thematic" fellows and "open" fellows will all find valuable intellectual partnerships to support and spur their work.
Applicants who engage in scholarship of broad social and political importance from cross-cultural perspectives, and demonstrate a commitment to the public dissemination of their ideas may be interested in our Berggruen Fellowship opportunity. We particularly welcome applications for the Berggruen Fellowship from researchers and practitioners addressing great transformations that impact the world today in connection with our theme of Political Economy and Justice (e.g. artificial intelligence and the future of work, the ethics of bioengineering, crises of legitimacy in political and social institutions).
Candidates for the Berggruen Fellowships will be asked to indicate this interest on the application form, and are strongly encouraged to apply in teams of two or three. Team applications must be submitted individually, with each separate application indicating the names of the other team members.
All Fellows-in-Residence will be expected to devote the majority of their time to their individual projects and to participate in regular work-in-progress seminars. In addition, Fellows will be invited to participate in the Center's programming, which includes public lectures, themed seminars and reading groups, conferences, workshops, and less formal discussions.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have a PhD, professional degree, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional experience, and any discipline or professional field will be considered. Those who have previously held a yearlong residential Fellowship at the Center are not eligible; this limitation does not apply to former Undergraduate Fellows or former Graduate Fellows. The Fellowship-in-Residence Program runs the course of the academic year, typically from the beginning of September through the end of May and is open to all applicants who meet the above criteria, regardless of citizenship.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form which includes submission of the following (pdf, .doc, or .docx versions are acceptable):
• Cover letter stating your background and interest in the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics Fellows-in-Residence Program
• Three professional references
• Recent writing sample
• Research proposal
• CV
The deadline for submitting this application is November 15, 2017. Please note that the application form will be saved automatically while in progress, but no edits or alterations will be allowed once you have submitted the application.
Should you have any questions regarding this application process, please send an email to applications [__at__] ethics [dot] harvard [dot] edu.