Jobs In Philosophy
Program overview:
The Institute of Technology and Society (ITSrio.org) invites researchers, graduate students as well as professionals working with technology policy, to apply to its Global Policy Fellowship Program and spend four weeks* in Brazil at ITS. Last year, we welcomed six fellows from all over the world, who contributed immensely for the success of the Fellowship Program. (See the list of our 2014 fellows here, and what they have to say about their experiences here).
Our Global Fellows will have the opportunity to work with the team who created and developed the landmark “Marco Civil” legislation, a bill protecting fundamental rights, including privacy, net neutrality and freedom of expression, approved as law in Brazil in April 2014. ITS will offer the opportunity to work with research in the five broad areas, namely:
Law, democracy and technology (dealing with topics such civic engagement, online participation, and others);
Access to technology, justice and human rights (dealing with topics such as connectivity, accesibility, digital divide and others)
Internet regulation and Internet governance;
Privacy and data protection (dealing with topics such as big data, anti-survailance, data protection and mass surveilance);
Rethinking culture, media and education (working with topics such as intelectual property, digital entrepreneurship, art & technology, online teaching, and others).
The ITS Fellowship Program will offer the opportunity for those interested in internet and technology policy to deepen their knowledge about the Brazilian technology context. We have prepared an intensive 4-week* program for our fellows, which include visits to the biggest technology national and international companies operating in Brazil, the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br) and visits to São Paulo and Brasília, including meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Culture, and Congress members who are advocating for policies related to internet and technology.
During their stay, selected fellows will be expected to:
Present at least one public seminar, organized in partnership with ITS. Suggested topics can include: broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and creativity, consumer privacy, open government, government surveillance, data security, data innovation, freedom of expression, democracy and technology and human rights.
To publish at least one article or webpost about their experience as a fellow in Brazil.
To collaborate with the ITS team and its projects
Who should apply?
We are looking for students, researchers, and professionals who are following the debates in the public policy field, and who want to spend part of their summer/winter in Brazil, learning about Internet policy. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For the selection processes, please send us:
Your complete academic and professional resume, including your LinkedIn profile and other online references you want us to consider;
A 1-page personal statement about your motivations to work in Brazil;
A brief work description of your experience with technology policy;
Proposal for a public presentation of your work;
Indication of one of the five main areas ITS which you would like to work on;
One project or idea you would be interested in developing while at ITS.
Portuguese skills are not required (but English is mandatory).
All documents must be sent in one single e-mail message to itsrio [__at__] itsrio [dot] org, with the subject “Global Fellows Application :: YOUR NAME”.
Our Fellowship Package includes:
Intensive 4-week* program for the fellows;
Air tickets to São Paulo and Brasília;
Accommodation in São Paulo and Brasília during the days of our visit;
Shared office space at our headquarters for four weeks*;
A visit to a “samba” music club will also be organized, but is not mandatory;
Our Fellowship Package does not include:
International Traveling to and from Brazil;
Accommodation for the four weeks* in Rio de Janeiro, where our program takes place;
Other costs related to your stay in Brazil other than those mentioned above.
Necessary visa to entry the country.
Our team will provide tips and information about how to find accommodation in the city during that time.
Relevant Dates:
Applications deadline: March 20th, 2015;
Announcement of fellows by e-mail: March 31st, 2015;
Fellowship Program will start: June 29th, and will finish in July 27th, 2015*
* Fellows are expected to stay in Rio from 29/June/2015 to 27/Jul/2015. After this date, fellows can coordinate with ITS the possibility of staying for a longer term if they wish. Visa and costs for additional stays are to be provided by the fellows.
Instructor in Philosophy Part Time Pool
Ventura County Community College District
Posting Number 0602764
Position: Part Time
Months TBD
Employee Type Part-time Academic
Job Category Faculty
Brief Description:
This is a continuous open pool to fill part-time instructor positions at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura) for the summer 2015, fall 2015, and spring 2016 semesters. If you have applied for previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.
Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.
Job Duties:
Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. E
Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate. E
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record. E
Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E
Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery. E
Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization. E
Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course. E
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.
Master's degree in philosophy OR bachelor's degree in philosophy AND master's degree in humanities or religious studies, OR the equivalent* OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.
All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.
*Applicants must meet the stated minimum qualifications by the date the application is submitted or complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency if they wish to be considered. If your degree does not specifically match one of the degrees listed in the minimum qualifications, you must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency and attach it to your application.
For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency available at http://jobs.vcccd.edu.
Ability To:
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline
Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of community college students
Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience
Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy
Establish and maintain effective working relationships, both on and off-campus
Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline
Physical Abilities
Operate computers and other office equipment and technology
Communicate to exchange information
Required Applicant Documents:
Documents not to exceed 2mb maximum
Resume
Transcripts
Required Selection Process:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following must be submitted for your application to be considered:
* Completed Application for Academic Employment, visit: http://apptrkr.com/578651
* Resume
* Official or unofficial college/university transcripts demonstrating attainment of minimum qualifications (An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.)
*Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required)
NOTE: Foreign transcript evaluation is required for foreign coursework used to meet minimum qualifications and must be included with your application materials. For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
* Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency, if applicable.
Candidates not possessing the minimum qualifications as stated above must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency and explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above. The Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency is available on the VCCCD employment homepage at http://jobs.vcccd.edu.
SELECTION PROCESS:
A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. Those candidates deemed by the committee to be most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. When completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon the information provided.
Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department, in writing, of the need for a reasonable accommodation no later than the filing date stated on the job announcement. The request should include a description of the type and extent of the accommodation being requested.
Salary Range:
Part-time faculty are paid between $1,478 and $2,513 per semester per .1 load. Placement on the salary schedule is based on education and experience. Faculty may be assigned any combination of lecture, lab or lecture/lab classes. Following is an example of a 3 unit class:
3 hour per week lecture = .2 load
3 hour per week lecture/lab = .15 load
3 hour per week lab = .1333 load (Except for those listed on Appendix F of the VCCCD/AFT Contract calculated at 75% of regular load.)
Example: An instructor who is placed at column II, step 1 ($1,774) on the salary schedule who is assigned to teach one 3 unit lecture class will be compensated as follows: $1,774 x 2 = $3,548 total wages for the semester.
Starting Salary:
$1,478 and $2,143 starting pay per semester per 10% load.
Part-time faculty salaries are governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the VENTURA COUNTY FEDERATION OF COLLEGE TEACHERS, AFT, LOCAL 1828, AFL-CIO and the VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT. To review the contract, go to: http://www.vcccd.edu/departments/human_resources/contracts.shtml.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Official transcripts providing confirmation that you meet the minimum educational requirement must be presented to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning employment.
Applicants must meet the stated minimum qualifications by the date the application is submitted or complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency form.
The Ventura County Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness which supports student learning and encompasses pedagogies for student success to meet course or program requirements.
• Possess the ability to work in a variety of settings which promote quality learning.
• Maintain professional development to assure currency within field of practice.
• Possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Teach applied ethics courses such as Healthcare Ethics; Information Technology Ethics & Law; and Business Ethics, in addition to general introductory Philosophy courses.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in Philosophy from an accredited institution of higher education by the time of hire; area of specialization should be in applied or professional ethics.
2. Demonstrated currency in the field of Philosophy.
3. Demonstrated ongoing professional growth.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching community college students at the introductory level.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES CONSIDERED:
1. Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including online and/or using technology as a learning tool.
2. College teaching experience at the introductory level.
3. Experience teaching diverse student populations.
4. Experience with teaching courses for dual enrollment initiatives.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 15, 2015. The college reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. All application materials must be received before an applicant will be considered for the position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
POSITION RANK: Instructor.
START DATE: Fall, 2015
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses. Three current letters of recommendation may be requested of finalists.
IMPORTANT: Once you have submitted your completed application, if you are unable to attach additional materials, i.e. transcripts, these may be submitted to the Human Resource Office.
All new employees will be required to complete an employer’s verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from the date of hire.
The Philosophy Department at the United Arab Emirates University invites qualified candidates to apply for a fulltime faculty position in philosophy to begin in the Fall Semester 2015 (August start). Rank, AOS and OAC are OPEN. The department will regard favourably applicants who have experience teaching critical thinking and applied ethics in general education programs and whose research profiles complement those of current faculty members. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain a research program, publish research findings in refereed journals or equivalent, and actively engage in promoting the growth of philosophy at the UAE University. The Philosophy Department at UAEU is robust and dynamic. It hosts a vibrant research seminar series, regional and international conferences, and world-class visitors. The faculty are all active researchers in diverse fields. The primary duties of the successful candidate are teaching, research, and service to the university and the community. The main teaching load is in the university’s General Education program, particularly in courses on critical thinking and applied ethics. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, courses taught and the names and contact details of three referees. English is the language of instruction and communication. Applicants must possess a PhD degree in philosophy from an internationally recognized and reputable university. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to those with relevant university teaching and research experience in academic environments where English is the medium of instruction. Those applying for the ranks of Associate Professor or Full Professor will need commensurately higher levels of publication and professional activity. The AOS is open, though the department will look favourably on candidates who can demonstrate the capacity to teach critical thinking and applied ethics and whose research profile complements the profiles of current faculty members of the department. Teaching is primarily in English, though bilingual Arabic/English will be highly regarded. Competence in, experience with, and a willingness to use new technologies in teaching are highly desirable. This technology includes, but is not limited to, e-teaching platforms such as Blackboard, Moodle and iPads, and classroom technology such as SMART Boards. Experience in teaching in multicultural contexts, where most students are not native speakers of English, is also highly desirable. Note that contracts are for four years and are renewable subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing need for the position.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus.
LE DEPARTEMENT DE PHILOSOPHIE
met au concours :
1 poste d’assistant-e de philosophie ancienne
Conditions :
Etre en possession d’une maîtrise de philosophie ou d’une licence ès lettres. Avoir un projet de recherche en cours et s’engager à inscrire une thèse dans le domaine de la philosophie antique au Département.
Cahier des charges :
Il s’agit d’un poste à 7/10 e qui passera à 10/10e dès la troisième année.
L’assistant-e participera aux enseignements (en français) de Bachelor en assumant en particulier un séminaire de Travaux Pratiques.
- 2 h de séminaire hebdomadaires,
- correction de travaux, encadrement des étudiant-e-s,
- contacts suivis avec les enseignant-e-s de philosophie,
- tâches administratives
Traitement :
Fr 46’247.-- par an en 1ère année pour un(e) assistant(e) au bénéfice d’une maîtrise. Le maximum du traitement est atteint après 4 annuités (Fr 78'528.-- par an).
Entrée en fonction : 1er août 2015.
Durée du mandat :
Les assistant-e-s sont nommé-e-s pour une première période de 2 ans; la nomination est renouvelable pour deux périodes successives, respectivement de 2 ans et de 1 an.
Documents requis et délai pour le dépôt des candidatures :
- lettre de candidature,
- curriculum vitae accompagné de la photocopie du procès-verbal de maîtrise ou de licence,
- descriptif du projet de recherche.
à envoyer à
Mme la professeure Katerina Ierodiakonou, Katerina [dot] Ierodiakonou [__at__] unige [dot] ch
avant le 28 mars 2015
Dans une perspective de parité, l’Université encourage les candidatures féminines.
Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is seeking candidates for the position of a philosophy instructor. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching an introductory course in philosophy to the B.A. students as well as conducting seminars on the philosophy of knowledge and/or philosophy of science for the M.A. students. The total teaching load is approximately 10 hrs a week. All instructions are conducted in English. The university is offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience ($35,000-$45,000 annually)
Requirements: Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field preferrably with a focus on epistemology, philosophy of technology or a theory of knowledge.
Expected hire date is August 2015
Applications are considered till position is filled.
To apply, please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications, short statement of teaching philosophy and two letters of reference to Mikhail Akulov at akulov [__at__] post [dot] harvard [dot] edu
About KBTU. Founded in 2001, Kazakh-British Technical University has quickly become one of the leading private institutions in the country. With a total student body of over 2000 students, the university is offering degrees (B.A., M.A., MBA, and Ph.D.) in IT-technologies, Oil and Gas, Business, Chemical Engineering, Computational Mathematics and Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. Affiliate of KBTU, the International School of Economics (ISE) is providing its students with a double diploma from the KBTA and London University.
The University of Regensburg is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Position at the Chair of Theoretical Philosophy. This full-time position (tariff TV-L 13) is intended to start on April 1, 2015, but a later starting date is also possible.
The position will be devoted to "Reasoning with conditionals in a qualitative cognitive framework" and is part of a three-year project of the same title funded by the DFG. The text of the project proposal can be downloaded using the link given below.
The appointee will be expected to conduct philosophical research and participate in the organisation of the project. The ideal candidate
- has completed or is about complete his or her PhD in philosophy or a related field,
- takes a keen interest in conditionals, and
- has not only a thorough education in logic and/or philosophy, but also substantial competences in the methods used in psychology or cognitive science.
The work program of the project may be adapted moderately to the candidate's competences. A close co-operation with the DFG Special Priority Program "New Frameworks of Rationality" (SPP 1516) and the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) is intended.
The University of Regensburg aims at raising the percentage of women among its academic personnel and particularly encourages female researchers to apply. Furthermore, given equal qualification, preference will be given to severely physically challenged individuals.
Applications (including a CV, a cover letter describing how the project fits the applicant's academic history and research interests, certificates, a list of publications and of taught courses, and a writing sample) should be submitted either by email (preferred) or by ordinary mail to
Prof. Dr. Hans Rott
University of Regensburg
Department of Philosophy
93040 Regensburg
Additionally, the candidates are requested to have two confidential letters of reference sent directly to the same addresses (email preferred).
Contact for further inquiries: hans [dot] rott [__at__] ur [dot] de
LE DEPARTEMENT DE PHILOSOPHIE
met au concours
un poste d’assistant(e) en
philosophie des émotions et philosophie de l’esprit
Condition
être en possession d’une maîtrise ès lettres ou d’un titre jugé équivalent,
Cahier des charges Il s’agit d'un poste à 7/10e qui passera à 10/10e la troisième année.
Le/la titulaire du poste participera aux enseignements introductifs de première année et éventuellement à d'autres séminaires (2 à 4h. hebdomadaires durant l’année).
L’assistant(e) participera à l’encadrement des étudiants et aux tâches d’administration. Il ou elle consacrera au moins 40 % de son temps à la préparation d’une thèse de doctorat et/ou à d’autres publications scientifiques.
Traitement annuel
Fr 46’247.- par an en 1ère année pour un(e) assistant(e) au bénéfice d’une maîtrise. Le maximum du traitement est atteint après 4 annuités (Fr 78’528.- par an).
Entrée en fonction 1er février 2015
Durée du mandat
L’assistant(e) est nommé(e) pour une première période de 2 ans; la nomination est renouvelable pour deux périodes successives, respectivement de 2 ans et de 1 an.
Documents requis et délai de postulation
une lettre de candidature
un curriculum vitae
une photocopie des diplômes de BA et MA avec compte-rendu des notes
un projet de thèse
à envoyer dans un seul document pdf à Kevin [dot] Mulligan [__at__] unige [dot] ch jusqu’au 31 décembre 2014. Dans une perspective de parité, l'Université encourage les candidatures féminines. fd/141211
EC Research Project "Digital Do It Yourself” (DiDIY), Horizon 2020, ICT 31-2014-644344
30 months (starting January 2015 or soon thereafter)
Anatolia College/ACT (Thessaloniki) - physical location of researcher is negotiable
Ca. 1,900 EUR/month (gross) + travel budget + office/IT budget (= 75% position)
Principal Investigator at Anatolia College/ACT: Professor Vincent C. Müller (http://www.sophia.de)
Project outline: Digital Do-It-Yourself (DiDIY) is a new socio-technological phenomenon that emerges from the availability of devices that allow the non-professional a digitally precise reproduction of physical artefacts (just like the digital reproduction of data): Anybody can make anything any time. These technologies together with the growing accessibility of data through open online communities lead to new roles and relations among individuals, organizations, and society; in which the distinction between users and producers of physical artefacts is blurred, and new opportunities and risks emerge. Within the larger project (7 institutions, 2.1 mil EUR), Anatolia College/ACT will work on ethical problems and risks of these emerging technologies.
Candidate Profile: We are looking for someone with expertise in applied ethics and new technologies. Some background in philosophy is desirable but other perspectives are possible. The researcher could be a Post-Doc or a PhD student. If a student, we offer the possibility to pursue a PhD programme with the University of Reading, Department of Philosophy and/or Department of Cybernetics. Cooperation with other departments, e.g. at the University of Oxford, are also possible.
Applications (Letter of interest + CV) should be sent in a single PDF file per e-mail with the subject line “DiDIY job” to vmueller [__at__] act [dot] edu. Viewing of applications will begin on January 15th but applications until January 31st are considered.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics invite applications for Assistant Professor in bioethics and public health. This tenure-track faculty member will have his or her academic appointment in any relevant department of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, including Health Policy and Management, International Health, Population Family and Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Society, Mental Health, and Environmental Health Sciences. This new faculty member also will be a core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics.
Applicants must hold a PhD, JD, MD, or equivalent. Applicants should: (1) have a solid background in bioethics; (2) have strong commitments to public/population health; (3) exhibit potential for a distinguished record of scholarship in bioethics and public health; (4) show promise for excellence in teaching; (5) show promise for ability to secure external funding; (6) show potential for collaborative and interdisciplinary work. Scholars from a variety of disciplines, including medicine, nursing, the social sciences, public health, law, philosophy, and economics are eligible to apply. Applicants with strong training in empirical (quantitative and/or qualitative) social science research are particularly encouraged to apply, as are those who already have an active portfolio of funded research. The successful applicant will be mentored to develop an increasingly independent portfolio of scholarship and funding in bioethics and public health. This new faculty member will join other bioethics/public health faculty teaching and advising students in the PhD program in bioethics and public health/health policy.
The successful applicant will join thriving communities of scholars both within the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is the#1 ranked school of public health, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is the largest school of public health in the country with particular strengths in global health, health policy, health behavior, and the qualitative and quantitative sciences. The Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics is one of the largest bioethics programs in the world and includes scholars with backgrounds in public health, philosophy, medicine, nursing, social science, biomedical science, and law, with active portfolios of scholarship, teaching, and service in clinical ethics, ethics and science, research ethics and global bioethics, as well as ethics and public health and healthy policy. Faculty of the Berman Institute have appointments in four schools of the University–arts and sciences, medicine, public health, and nursing.
Minority and women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Applications should be submitted by January 20, 2015
Please submit a CV and letter of interest to:
Dr. Nancy Kass
Phoebe R. Berman Professor of Bioethics and Public Health
Berman Institute of Bioethics
Deering Hall
1809 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
nkass [__at__] jhu [dot] edu