Jobs In Philosophy
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 technology for the M.A. students. All instructions is done in English. The university is offering a competitive salary between $ 40,000 and $ 50,000 depending on the experience and qualifications.
Minimum requirements: Master's Degree in Philosophy or related field with focus on epistemology preferred. Ph.D. or its equivalent preferred.
Expected hire date is September 2014
Applications are considered until position is filled.
To apply, please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications and three letters of reference to m [dot] akulov [__at__] kbtu [dot] kz
About KBTU. Founded in 2001, Kazakh-British Technical University has quickly become one of the leading private institutions in 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 and Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. Affiliate of KBTU, the International School of Economics (ISE) is providing its students with a double diploma from KBTA and London University.
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 technology for the M.A. students. All instructions is done in English. The university is offering a competitive salary between $ 40,000 and $ 50,000 depending on the experience and qualifications.
Minimum requirements: Master's Degree in Philosophy or related field with focus on epistemology preferred. Ph.D. or its equivalent preferred.
Expected hire date is September 2014
Applications are considered untill position is filled.
To apply, please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications and three letters of reference to m [dot] akulov [__at__] kbtu [dot] kz
About KBTU. Founded in 2001, Kazakh-British Technical University has quickly become one of the leading private institutions in 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 and Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. Affiliate of KBTU, the International School of Economics (ISE) is providing its students with a double diploma from KBTA and London University.
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 technology for the M.A. students. All instructions is done in English. The university is offering a competitive salary between $ 40,000 and $ 50,000 depending on the experience and qualifications.
Minimum requirements: Master's Degree in Philosophy or related field with focus on epistemology preferred. Ph.D. or its equivalent preferred.
Expected hire date is September 2014
Applications are considered untill position is filled.
To apply, please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications and three letters of reference to m [dot] akulov [__at__] kbtu [dot] kz
About KBTU. Founded in 2001, Kazakh-British Technical University has quickly become one of the leading private institutions in 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 and Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. Affiliate of KBTU, the International School of Economics (ISE) is providing its students with a double diploma from KBTA and London University.
The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright commission for Israel, plans to offer 8 fellowships to American post-doctoral researchers in support of work to be carried out at Israeli universities during the course of the 2015/2016-2016/2017 academic years.
The US Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program is open to candidates in all academic disciplines.
Holders of tenure track positions are not eligible to apply. Individuals who have already begun research activities in Israel prior to the application date are not eligible.
Program grants total $40,000, $20,000 per academic year.
Program Fellows must be accepted as post-doctoral researchers by Israeli host institutions, which agree to provide them with a standard post-doctoral grant, which they will receive in addition to their Fulbright Fellowship. Thus, the total financial support received by Program Fellows is likely to be in the range of at least $35,000-$40,000 per year.
Applications for 2015/2016-2016/2017 Fulbright Post-Doctoral Fellowships must be submitted to the Council for International Exchange of Scholars by August 1, 2014.
The full Program announcement is available at http://bit.ly/1hdM4qY.
Potential candidates may contact Ms. Judy Stavsky, Deputy Director, USIEF (jstavsky [__at__] fulbright [dot] org [dot] il; +972-3-517-2392) for advice and assistance
Adjunct instructor needed to teach one ethics class at off-campus locations of Rutgers-Camden. This is NOT a full-time position. Possibilities for Ethics, Business Ethics, or Contemporary Moral Issues
Ph.D or ABD preferred. Class meets once a week in evening.
Please send CV, sample syllabus, student teaching evaluation data to Stuart Charme, Chair.
Contact by email only: scharme [__at__] rutgers [dot] edu
Universität Paderborn
In der Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften, Fach Philosophie ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt, spätestens aber zum 1.8.2014 die Stelle einer/eines
wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin/wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiters
(Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L)
zu besetzen. Es handelt sich um eine zunächst auf 3 Jahre befristete Tätigkeit im Umfang von 50% der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit. Eine wissenschaftliche Weiterqualifikation / Promotion wird erwartet.
Aufgabengebiet:
- Mitwirkung bei der Durchführung und Betreuung des Praxissemesters im Lehramtsstudium Philosophie/Praktische Philosophie
- Lehre in der Fachdidaktik Philosophie für das Lehramt Praktische Philosophie an Haupt-, Real- und Gesamtschulen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Inklusion (im Umfang von 2 SWS)
- Forschung in der Philosophiedidaktik
Einstellungsvoraussetzungen:
- Hochschulabschluss im Fach Philosophie; i.d.R. Erstes Staatsexamen
Erwünscht sind:
- Gute fachdidaktische und fachwissenschaftliche Kenntnisse im Bereich der Praktischen Philosophie
- Schulpraktische Erfahrungen
- Kenntnisse im Bereich des Themengebiets Heterogenität
Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen werden unter Kennziffer 1868 per Post bis zum 14.04.2014 erbeten an:
Prof. Dr. Ruth Hagengruber
Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften
Universität Paderborn
Warburger Str. 100
33098 Paderborn
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD. The Department of Religion, Philosophy, and Classics at Augustana College invites applications for a full-time one-year leave replacement position in Philosophy beginning in the fall of 2014. AOS and AOC open, but candidate should be prepared to teach several sections of Critical Thinking and of Philosophy of Religion. Teaching load is 3-1-3 with a one-course January term.
Ph.D. in Philosophy required by date of hire. The department values exposing our students to a broad range of philosophic practices and traditions. Augustana is a small, competitive liberal arts college associated with the Lutheran church (ELCA). We are committed to hiring excellent teachers; we encourage an education that connects the disciplines; and we are committed to fostering lives of service.
Salary is competitive; dependent upon qualifications. Excellent fringe benefits.
Review of applications will begin April 10, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants are asked to send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, sample syllabi for the two courses named above, and three letters of recommendation electronically to humanresources [__at__] augie [dot] edu.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy at KU Leuven invites applications for a full-time position as a PhD fellow as part of a research project on
KNOWLEDGE FIRST VIRTUE EPISTEMOLOGY
which is funded by a KU Leuven OT and an FWO grant (PI: Christoph Kelp) and will run until 2017/18.
DURATION: 3 years
STARTING DATE: October 1, 2014.
SALARY: approx. EUR 1800/month (after tax).
The candidate will be part of Christoph Kelp’s research group and will prepare a thesis on a topic related to the project under the supervision of Christoph Kelp. (For further information about the project please visit the project website at http://christoph-kelp.com/knowledge-first-virtue-epistemology/)
At present, there are two doctoral students working in the research group. Additional hires on postdoctoral level are expected.
The members of the research group will work closely together and are expected to actively contribute to the project and to activities at the Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy.
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QUALIFICATIONS
* MA (or equivalent) in philosophy
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APPLICATIONS
Candidates are requested to submit the following application materials to christoph [dot] kelp [__at__] hiw [dot] kuleuven [dot] be
* a cover letter
* a CV
* a research proposal on a topic related to the project (max. 1000 words)
* a writing sample
* two names and email addresses of referees who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation
The deadline for applications is May 30, 2014. Only electronic applications will be considered.
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THE RESEARCH UNIT
The Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy is a growing research unit at KU Leuven. At present it counts 5 senior members of staff, 4 postdocs and 7 PhD students among its members. In 2014/2015, 2 additional seniors members will join the Centre. The Centre hosts a bi-weekly research seminar and various workshops and conferences.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy at KU Leuven invites applications for a full-time position as a postdoctoral research fellow as part of a research project on
KNOWLEDGE FIRST VIRTUE EPISTEMOLOGY
which is funded by a KU Leuven OT and an FWO grant (PI: Christoph Kelp) and will run until 2017/18.
DURATION: 2 years
STARTING DATE: October 1, 2014.
SALARY: A competitive salary is offered commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
TEACHING: The candidate may be asked to teach up to a total three courses over the course of the 2 years (i.e., on average, less than one course per semester).
The candidate will be part of Christoph Kelp’s research group and will work on topics related to the project. (For further information about the project please visit the project website at http://christoph-kelp.com/knowledge-first-virtue-epistemology/)
At present, there are two doctoral students working in the research group. Additional hires on doctoral and postdoctoral level are expected.
The members of the research group will work closely together and are expected to actively contribute to the project and to activities at the Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy.
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QUALIFICATIONS
* A PhD in philosophy
* Area of Specialisation: Epistemology (preferably: virtue epistemology and/or knowledge first epistemology)
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APPLICATIONS
Candidates are requested to submit the following application materials to christoph [dot] kelp [__at__] hiw [dot] kuleuven [dot] be
* a cover letter
* a CV
* a research proposal on a topic related to the project (max. 1000 words)
* a writing sample
* two names and email addresses of referees who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation
The deadline for applications is May 30, 2014. Only electronic applications will be considered.
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THE RESEARCH UNIT
The Centre for Logic and Analytic Philosophy is a growing research unit at KU Leuven. At present it counts 5 senior members of staff, 4 postdocs and 7 PhD students among its members. In 2014/2015, 2 additional seniors members will join the Centre. The Centre hosts a bi-weekly research seminar and various workshops and conferences.
Full time PhD scholarship (4-year duration) on the Meta-ethical implications of Evolutionary Explanations of Morality, from May 1st, 2014, at Utrecht University, The Netherlands
The Netherlands Foundation for Scientific Research (NWO) finances the research project “Evolutionary Ethics? The (Meta)-Ethical Implications of Evolutionary Explanations of Morality” from February 1st, 2014, onwards. The programme is supervised by Prof. dr. Herman Philipse (Philosophy, main supervisor) and Prof. dr. Johan J. Bolhuis (Cognitive Neurobiology, co-supervisor). There still is one vacancy for a doctorate student (see sub-project 3 of the research project).
Job category: 1 PhD position
Duration: Maximally 4 years (PhD)
Workload: Full time
Disciplines: (Meta-)Ethics; Philosophy of Biology.
PhD position:
We offer one full-time PhD position (1.0 fte), consisting of an initial period of 18 months which, after a satisfactory first year, will be extended by another 30 months (4 years in total), with a gross monthly salary starting at € 2,083,- in the first year, ending at € 2,664,- in the fourth year (1,0 fte). Utrecht University offers a pension scheme, a holiday allowance of 8% per year, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities. More information: http://www.uu.nl/EN/informationfor/jobseekers/Working-for-Utrecht-Univer...
Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands
Deadline for receipt of applications: 15 April 2014
Further Inquiries: Professor Herman Philipse: Herman [dot] Philipse [__at__] phil [dot] uu [dot] nl
Job Description:
Planned Deliverables: the PhD project will result in a dissertation and 2 research articles based on the dissertation.
Eligibility/required qualifications:
Applicants for the PhD position are expected to hold a good honours degree in a relevant subject and to have obtained a good result (merit or distinction or equivalent) in a postgraduate qualification (MA or equivalent) in Philosophy and, preferably, also in another discipline relevant to the research project, such as Behavioral Biology. They should be ambitious and aim at a career in research.
Additional information:
For an outline of the research project, go to the application page: http://www.uu.nl/NL/Informatie/sollicitanten/Pages/vacatures.aspx?refer=...
Application procedure:
Please use the ‘apply’ button on the application page and upload the following material before 15 April 2014:
1. A personal statement stating clearly why you wish to prepare your doctorate at the Department of Philosophy, Utrecht University, The Netherlands (in cooperation with the Departments of Biology and Psychology);
2. Your curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications and a list of publications;
3. An official university transcript of your grades;
4. The names and e-mail addresses of two academic referents;
5. A brief personal elaboration (max. 800 words) of sub-project 3.