UWorld is looking for an on-site Philosophy Instructor, trained in the “analytic” style of doing philosophy, to contribute to the development of the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) section for our new MCAT Question Bank. The Philosophy Instructor will collaborate with a team of authors, editors, and illustrators to develop a web-based product. We seek individuals with an unending passion for education who strive to develop an exceptional product that contributes to easier and stress-free MCAT preparation.

This ground-floor opportunity is long-term, and the Philosophy Instructor will have the potential to engage in the product life cycle from planning and development to completion and maintenance. Candidates will partner with some of the brightest minds in education and become a part of UWorld’s success story.

If you are looking for a company that is passionate about student education and provides growth opportunity with a good work/life balance, UWorld is right for you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education Required:
Master’s degree required, PhD preferred
Undergraduate/Graduate GPA of 3.6 or higher

Minimum Experience Required:
• Subject matter expertise in Philosophy
• Teaching experience in Logic and Critical Thinking

Required Skills:
• Passion for education and learning
• Strong writing skills with the ability to research a wide variety of topics
• Effective problem solving skills and acute attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think strategically and analytically and execute conceptual ideas into a finished product
• Proven history of working independently while operating within a team environment
• Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively
• Solid organizational, prioritization, and self-motivation skills to successfully meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt quickly, brainstorm, and collaborate in a team setting
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proven ability to write high-quality MCAT passages, questions, and rationales

Job Responsibilities:

Reports to the Manager of MCAT Product Development and develops content for the online MCAT Question Bank.

New content production
• Plays a key role in project development, planning, and execution
• Writes MCAT passages and questions with comprehensive rationales
• Revises and provides constructive feedback on content written by other authors
• Generates content that reflects existing blueprint standards and current scientific research
• Applies knowledge that reflects the MCAT blueprint and standardized examination practices for generation of test items
• Validates accuracy and relevance of content generated with other team members
• Collaborates with management and team members to ensure goals are met
• Works with other content experts to identify topics for new product development
• Assists other content team members during peak periods of new content production to ensure that all deadlines are met
• Manages time effectively while multi-tasking

Content revision and quality control
• Works closely with editing to create exceptional content that adheres to UWorld standards
• Responds quickly to user feedback and makes necessary edits to question bank content
• Works collaboratively with team members to provide and receive feedback with tact and diplomacy
• Assists other team members during peak periods of content revision to ensure that all deadlines are met

Technical content management
• Communicates effectively with quality assurance team to resolve technical issues related to content in a timely manner
• Communicates with IT and support teams to troubleshoot exam development problems that inhibit productivity or result in customer dissatisfaction
• Participates in ongoing performance evaluation of current test items in the question bank.
• Recognizes and champions the integrity and security of question bank content and proprietary assets

Compensation and benefits
• Compensation negotiable (contingent on experience)
• Up to 3 weeks paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
• 401(k) plan for retirement with 4% employer matching
• Relaxed work environment

Keywords: "MCAT Tutor", "MCAT teacher", "Philosophy", "Philosophy Instructor", "Philosophy Professor", "Adjunct Faculty", "Critical Thinking", “Logic”, “Rhetoric and Composition”, "MCAT author", "MCAT prep",

"UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law".

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The Department of Philosophy of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul invites applications for one (01) position as Postdoctoral Fellow Researcher in Philosophy, starting on March 2018, pending administrative approval. Areas of specialization and concentration: Ancient Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Film and/as Philosophy, and Philosophy of Perception (see more details at our site).

This is a one-year appointment possibly renewable.

Responsibilities include teaching one undergraduate or graduate course on a topic related to the researcher’s area of interest, leaving the other semester free to pursue research (which may include organizing seminars with students). The course may be taught in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. It lasts one semester, but can be offered in a concentrated period of the semester according to the University rules.

The current monthly value of postdoctoral scholarships amounts to 4.100 reais (Brazilian currency).

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. by February 28, 2018 or before, and have no more than a 10 years PhD degree.

Brazilians with a Ph.D. degree abroad must have obtained it in courses evaluated by CAPES and it must be recognized by the CNE / MEC. Those who are not Brazilians should prove home address. They cannot be employed by another institution during the period of their appointment at UFRGS, nor be retired.

How to Apply: Candidates should send email to apply to pnpd-filosofia [__at__] ufrgs [dot] br with “Application for postdoc position” in the subject, with the following attachments: a current curriculum vitae; contact information of two referees who will be asked to comment specifically on the applicant’s qualification; a research proposal (not to exceed 1,500 words), describing the project to be carried out; and a sample of academic writing.

An interview via Skype in English, Spanish or Portuguese will be scheduled with short-listed candidates.

Job description: The successful candidate will teach various courses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences. The teaching commitment amounts to 7 periods of 45 minutes per week each semester. She/he will conduct high-level international research in philosophy and supervise Master’s and PhD theses.

Requirements: Applicants must hold a doctorate in philosophy and have strong teaching skills. Courses will be taught in French. Non-French speakers are expected to teach in French after a two-year period.

Institute: The professor will belong to the Institute of Philosophy at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences.

Administration: Participation to the administration of the Institute of Philosophy, of the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences and to others tasks at the level of the faculty.

Assistant: A full-time assistant can be hired by the successful candidate.

Secretary: Access to secretary services.

Appointment: The successful candidate is initially appointed for a period of four years, which may eventually be extended by two years. After this time, the confirmation of the nomination for an indeterminate time can be obtained on the basis of an evaluation. The full professor is further subjected to an evaluation procedure every six years during his career.

Salary : See website UniNE, https://www.unine.ch/rh.

Starting date: August 1st, 2018, or upon agreement.

Application : The applications should be uploaded onto www.unine.ch/candis (ref. FLSH-PhiloGén) in the form of a single pdf file including a motivation letter, a detailed CV, a list of publications, copies of diplomas, and a list of experts able to assess the competence of the candidate. The candidate is also invited to present a statement (three pages max.) of teaching and research interests, his/her scientific vision in the domain and projects that he/she anticipates developing in Neuchâtel. Please do not send publications; candidates who are successful in the first round will be asked to provide writing samples.

Information: Further information may be obtained by contacting the Head of the Hiring Committee prof. D. Schulthess (daniel [dot] schulthess [__at__] unine [dot] ch) or the Dean of the Faculty , (doyen [dot] lettres [__at__] unine [dot] ch), as well as by visiting the Faculty website at www.unine.ch/philo.

The University of Neuchâtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Reference no. 2176/1017
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field 

• Three year fixed term position, salary 120-143k including annual leave loading and superannuation (Level B)
• Commencing January 2018
About the opportunity
Applications are invited for a three-year fixed term position at the level of Lecturer (Level B) in the Department of Philosophy.
The Department is seeking applicants with outstanding research profile in Ethics and Critical Thinking. Applicants should have the ability to teach in these areas—both large introductory units of study and more specialised higher-level units—and to supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students in their fields of speciality. The appointees will also be expected to participate in the curriculum transformation currently underway at the University and to be willing to teach into interdisciplinary units. In addition, the successful candidates will be expected to pursue active research programs, participate fully in the department’s research culture and undertake appropriate administrative roles and curriculum development as required.
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer to replace a staff member who is on a fellowship. The appointee will be expected to:
• teach introductory units of study, as well as specialised higher-level courses
• supervise Honours students, and doctoral and other postgraduate research, in their fields of speciality
• publish their research in well-regarded peer-reviewed international publications
• seek research funding from internal and external sources 

• contribute to academic administration
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 Philosophy with:
• a PhD in a related area of philosophy 

• experience as a skilled philosophy teacher at the tertiary level 

• demonstrated research expertise in Ethics and Critical Thinking through high quality publications
• evidence of high quality teaching capacity at undergraduate or postgraduate level in both large and small units
• capacity to supervise honours, masters and PhD students
• capacity to contribute to course and program development
• capacity to teach in a range of areas including Ethics and Critical Thinking
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication
• evidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach
About us
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour and offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region, and a vibrant research and teaching environment.
The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of five schools in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, made up of the departments of Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History, Gender and Cultural Studies, History, and Philosophy. The School brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia.
Philosophy at the University of Sydney has research strengths in philosophy of science, history of philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophical logic, metaethics, ethics, decision theory, American pragmatism, feminist philosophy, and metaphysics.
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change, which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 12 November (Sydney time)

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.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

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