Jobs In Philosophy
The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications from adjunct instructors to teach CMSC304 Social and Ethical Issues in Information Technology.
This survey course reviews social issues and the ethical impact of information technology throughout the world. The course examines the policy issues that relate to the use of information technology, such as persona, privacy, rights of access, security, transborder information flow and confidentiality. CMSC 304 is a required course for all computer science majors at UMBC. The CSEE Department anticipates two offerings of the course in each of the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 semesters. The syllabus from a recent offering of the course may be found here: http://www.csee.umbc.edu/courses/undergraduate/CMSC304/Spring2013/
Applicants must hold a minimum of a master's degree in philosophy, computer science or a related discipline. Prior teaching experience at the university level is highly desirable.
Please send applications through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3910
Submit a curriculum vitae, a list of two references with contact information and a cover letter that highlights your experience specific to social and ethical issues in information technology.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and all qualified candidates will be kept on file for future semesters. Queries about the positions may also be directed to search-adjunct [__at__] csee [dot] umbc [dot] edu.
The Institute of Philosophy of the KU Leuven is pleased to announce a full-time academic position in the domain of philosophical anthropology. We are looking for internationally oriented candidates with an excellent research record and educational competence.
Academic vacancy
The Institute of Philosophy offers academic education in English and Dutch, to both graduate and undergraduate students; it has about one hundred doctoral students. The faculty has an extensive national and international academic network and has an excellent library.
Duties
Candidates are expected to
- develop a research programme at an international level in the area of philosophical anthropology. Ideally, their research perspective on philosophical anthropology can be situated within one, or more, of the following areas: existential phenomenology, psychoanalysis or philosophy of psychiatry.
- set up collaborations inside and outside of the department, to support and extend the research group’s national and international collaborations, and to set up new forms of collaboration.
- acquire competitive funding and supervise PhDs.
- teach high-quality courses within the area of philosophical anthropology, with a clear commitment to the quality of the programme as a whole. They are prepared to teach courses and seminars in Dutch and English, to graduate and undergraduate students both at the Institute of Philosophy and other KU Leuven faculties.
Requirements
Candidates are expected to
- possess a PhD in Philosophy.
- have a strong research profile in the field of philosophical anthropology. The quality of their research is proven by publications in leading journals and books and through international research experience.
- have demonstrable qualities related to academic education. Teaching experience is an advantage.
- have a cooperative attitude and possess organizational and leadership capacities.
- A good command of English is required.
The administrative and educational language at KU Leuven is Dutch. If, at your appointment, you do not speak Dutch at all or do not speak it well, you will be expected to learn the language to a sufficient level within three years; KU Leuven will provide a training offer to that end. If your teaching assignment is exclusively in a language other than Dutch, then it is expected that after three years you will have mastered Dutch sufficiently to allow you to participate in administrative meetings.
Offer
We are offering full-time employment in an intellectually challenging environment. KU Leuven is a research-intensive, internationally oriented university that carries out both fundamental and applied scientific research. It focuses on inter- and multidisciplinarity and strives for international excellence. In this regard, it actively works together with research partners in Belgium and abroad. It provides its students with an academic education that is based on high-quality scientific research.
You will work in Leuven, a historic, dynamic and lively city located in the heart of Belgium, about 20 minutes from Brussels, the capital of the European Union, and less than two hours from Paris, London and Amsterdam.
Depending on your record and qualifications, you will be appointed to or tenured in one of the grades of the senior academic staff: assistant professor, associate professor, professor or full professor. In principle, junior researchers are appointed as assistant professor on the tenure track for a period of 5 years; after this period and a positive evaluation, they are permanently appointed (or tenured) as an associate professor.
Interested?
For more information, please contact Prof. G. Van Riel, chair of the Appointment Committee of the Institute of Philosophy, Kard. Mercierplein, 2, B-3000 Leuven, e-mail: gerd [dot] vanriel [__at__] hiw [dot] kuleuven [dot] be or Prof. Bart Raymaekers, dean of the Institute of Philosophy, Kard. Mercierplein, 2, B-3000 Leuven, e-mail: bart [dot] raymaekers [__at__] hiw [dot] kuleuven [dot] be
If you have problems submitting your application online, please contact Valerie Vander Borght, e-mail: valerie [dot] vanderborght [__at__] kuleuven [dot] be, tel. +32 16 328325.
KU Leuven is committed to creating a diverse environment and is therefore an equal opportunity employer. It explicitly encourages candidates from groups that are currently underrepresented at the university to submit their applications.
You can apply for this job no later than September 30, 2014 via the online application tool
Academic Employment Opportunity
Position Title: Raymond Pryke Chair in the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program
Rank: Assistant Professor
Deadline: March 15, 2014
Job Description:
Trinity College invites applications for the Raymond Pryke Chair in the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program at the Assistant Professor level commencing July 1, 2014. This is a three-year appointment and is renewable.
The chair holder will be the director of the Trinity One program and will work towards its development and growth. He or she will teach in the program and will be its public face.
The Margaret MacMillan Trinity One program provides first- and second-year students with the opportunity to explore major issues and ideas pertaining to human life and world affairs, while in a small-group environment conducive to deep discussion and interaction. The program has an International Relations stream, an Ethics stream, a Public Policy stream, a Science of Health stream, and a Health Science and Society stream, each comprising two full-year seminar courses and a co-requisite course. All are at the first-year level, except for the Science of Health and Health Science and Society streams which occur over the first two years. For generic descriptions of the seminar courses, and for further information about the program, visit www.trinity.utoronto.ca/trinityone.
The chair holder will teach two full-course equivalents in the program, or one full-course equivalent in the program and one full-course equivalent in another Trinity program, such as the Ethics, Society, and Law program, or the International Relations program.
The chair holder will become a Fellow of Trinity College.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or the equivalent. Area of specialization should be in one of the following areas: ethics and literature, or ethics and political theory (Ethics stream), history or political science of international affairs (International Relations stream), public policy and the public good, or public policy in practice (Public Policy stream). The College is seeking applicants with superior teaching abilities and with experience teaching in the humanities or social sciences at the university level, preferably including first-year-seminar teaching. Candidates with experience in the administration of an academic program at the university level are preferred. Evidence of competence in research will also be considered.
Applications:
Applicants should ask three referees to send a letter of recommendation under separate cover to the address below. These letters must be received by the application deadline. Applicants should also send a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a summary of qualifications, and a statement of interest in the position to:
Professor Alberto Martin
Trinity College – University of Toronto
6 Hoskin Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5S 1H8 Canada
The closing date for applications is March 15, 2014
Inquiries should be addressed to artsdean [__at__] trinity [dot] utoronto [dot] ca
Trinity College is committed to employment equity in all forms.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Starting date: August 01, 2014
Application deadline: March 20, 2014
Full Or Part Time: Full-Time
The Department of Philosophy at Central European University in Budapest invites applications for two full-time faculty positions. The initial contract is for four years, after which, in the case of a positive review, the term of the contract becomes indefinite.
CEU is an English-speaking research-intensive postgraduate university, with a highly international faculty and student-body and a low student-faculty ratio. The university is accredited in both the United States and Hungary. The Department of Philosophy offers masters and doctoral programs which combine historical and analytical approaches to philosophy, while remaining open to other traditions. The Department has strong academic connections with the Departments of Cognitive Science and Political Science. For more information, see https://philosophy.ceu.hu and http://www.ceu.hu.
We invite applications in any central area of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language and philosophy of science, as well as any period of the history of philosophy. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine research in contemporary issues with an interest in history, or historical research with an awareness of contemporary issues.
We welcome applications from junior candidates for an Assistant Professor position, but there is potential for an appointment at the Associate Professor level for suitable candidates.
Duties and responsibilities:
Teaching postgraduate courses and supervising MA and PhD theses, and normal administrative work at the department and the University. The yearly teaching load is 12 credits (1 credit equals 12 classroom hours). Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and regularly publish in internationally acknowledged venues.
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a PhD by the time of starting employment.
Compensation:
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
How to apply:
Applicants need to submit: CV; list of publications; a writing sample; cover letter including statement about teaching interests and research plans; and the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Please send your complete application to positions [__at__] ceu [dot] hu including job code in subject line: 2014/008.
CEU is an equal opportunity employer.
Los Rios Community College District
Philosophy Assistant Professor
The Institution:
Folsom Lake College is the fourth and newest college in the Los Rios Community College District. The college and its centers, El Dorado and Rancho Cordova, are a dynamic learning community committed to academic excellence and innovation. The college provides high quality educational programs and services to enrich and empower students to reach their full potential as informed and productive members of the community.
The college awards Associate in Arts or Science degrees, Career Technical Education certificates, and transfer credit for students who intend to continue their education at a four year college or university. Our college is an educational organization that embraces change, values diversity, focuses on creativity and personal enrichment, and is committed to an interest-based approach to solving problems and addressing issues.
Folsom Lake College offers a full spectrum of services and programs - all dedicated to enhancing college success. The college provides varied degree and certificate programs, a variety of learning opportunities, and ensures a comprehensive student services program. To meet student needs, the college provides classes in a variety of scheduling modalities including semester, short term and weekends. Folsom Lake College also incorporates the newest technologies for classroom instruction and offers classes in a variety of distance education formats including televised, online, and hybrid.
Position Summary:
The college seeks a student-centered faculty member who has a broad knowledge base in Philosophy including, but not limited to, Introduction to Philosophy; Logic and Critical Reasoning; Critical Reasoning and Composition; Philosophy of Religion; and Introduction to World Religions. The teaching assignment will include, but is not limited to, all courses offered in Philosophy and include the development of curriculum, certificates and/or degrees, and service to the college.
Teaching assignment may include day, evening, on-line, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes and may be divided among Folsom Lake College and its El Dorado and Rancho Cordova Centers.
Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty as outlined in the college faculty handbook.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution, completed by August 1, 2014, in philosophy; OR, a bachelor's degree in philosophy AND a master's degree in humanities or religious studies; OR, the equivalent.* OR, hold a California Community College Instructor's Credential in the discipline area.
2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
*Note: Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is equivalent of the degrees listed above.
Application Instructions:
To receive full consideration applicants applying to this Los Rios Community College District faculty positions are required to submit:
1. Los Rios Community College District Faculty Application
2. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work ** (graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts) NOTE: Los Rios employees are also required to submit unofficial copies of transcripts
3. Resume
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Letter of Interest
6. Complete all supplemental application questions
**Note: Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
Conditions:
All Positions: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
Administrative/Executive/Faculty Positions: Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for an interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses.
Administrative/Executive Positions: Administrative positions may be subject to the District's Conflict of Interest Code, and a statement of economic interest is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position. Management/Executive positions are exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Additional Salary Information:
Entering annual salary within a given range varies, depending upon units and degrees completed at accredited colleges/universities and on verified experience. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overloads, and stipends.
Location:
FLC (Folsom Lake College)
Department:
FLC Soc & Beh. Sciences & Humanities
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://apptrkr.com/433680
LRCCD embraces diversity as one of the core values of the organization.
The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.
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Wellesley College invites applications for a one-year visiting lectureship in philosophy. AOS: Ancient Philosophy AOC: Ethics
Two courses per semester (Introduction to Ancient Philosophy, Introduction to Moral Philosophy, a seminar in Ancient Philosophy and another course in ethics (preferably Bioethics)). Competitive salary and benefits. PhD preferred (ABD considered). Wellesley College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and quality of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. The philosophy department strongly encourages applications from members of groups under-represented in the discipline. Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
A complete application will include: (1) a cover letter that explains the applicant's AOS and AOC qualifications, research interests, and teaching experience, as well as (2) a cv, (3) a graduate transcript,(4) the names and email addresses of three references (The online application will request names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.), (5) a sample of scholarly work, (6) one or two sample syllabi, and (7) teaching evaluations.
Submit these materials online at https://career.wellesley.edu by March 1, 2014. If circumstances do not allow you to submit materials through our online application system, please email us at working [__at__] wellesley [dot] edu.
Wellesley College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty, and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented minorities and women.
The Department of Philosophy (Chair of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy) at Albert Ludwig University Freiburg (Germany) invites applications for a PhD position (80% E13) in the ERC Consolidator Grant MEMOPHI (see Project
Summary below, with the starting date of July 1st 2014. The research project lasts for 5 years. MEMOPHI team is composed of 4 members, the Principal Investigator, a Postdoc, and two PhD students. In the broader context of MEMOPHI, The successful applicant for the open PhD position will investigate the Discovery of Medieval Philosophical Mysticism in the 18th-19th Centuries (see Work Project
Description below).
The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in medieval philosophy or medieval history and will have good skills in Medieval Latin. She/he will have a good command of German. A good command of French would be an advantage.
Please submit your application letter, CV and recommendation letter by 5 March 2014, with the following appendices: MA degree certificate, MA thesis and/or writing sample, and a short proposal (statement) concerning the topic of the Work Project. Please send your application to Catherine König-Pralong, Philosophisches Seminar, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Platz der Universität 3, 79085 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview in Freiburg. Interviews are scheduled to take place 3-4 April 2014.
Tenure-Track Position in Theoretical Philosophy
(philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophical logic, as well as historical studies pertaining to these topics)
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences at the University of Salzburg seeks applications for a tenure-track position in theoretical philosophy. The appointment will be made within the Austrian A2 salary scheme, initial salary being at least 56,485 Euro per year. The starting date is 1 October 2014.
The Department of Philosophy in Salzburg takes an analytic and interdisciplinary approach to philosophy. The theoretical philosophy unit will be led by Professor Christopher Gauker (presently at the University of Cincinnati). Charlotte Werndl (presently at the London School of Economics) has been appointed to the professorship for logic and philosophy of science. A third professor is expected to be appointed within the next few years. In affiliation with each of these positions, the department expects to add a tenure-track assistant professorship as well as a post-doctoral fellowship. The appointee will join a newly vibrant department. There will be invited speakers, longer-term visitors, conferences, and workshops.
Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in philosophy by the start of the appointment. Interdisciplinary inclinations, publications in leading journals, and activity in the international philosophical community will be advantageous. The primary responsibilities of the appointee will be research and teaching in theoretical philosophy (philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophical logic, as well as historical studies pertaining to these topics). The initial teaching load is four hours per semester before tenure and eight hours after tenure. The appointee will also be expected to supervise Ph.D. and Masters students, to initiate research projects and to assist in administration.
The appointment is initially for six years. After between four and six years, the appointee will undergo a tenure review and, if successful, will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor. (Professionally more advanced appointees may be considered for tenure even earlier.) Expectations for tenure will be agreed to informally prior to appointment and will be contractually agreed to immediately after the start of employment. For candidates coming from educational systems where a habilitation is normal, the completion of a habilitation within four years will be one of the normal expectations. Other arrangements can be requested.
Written and spoken competence in English is required. Fluency in German is not mandatory at the time of application. However, the appointee will be expected to teach in German from the third year of the appointment onwards, and therefore prior familiarity with the German language will be an advantage. Masters and Ph.D. courses can be taught in English, but undergraduate courses are usually taught in German.
The application should include a cover letter addressing the applicant’s academic background and research interests, a CV, a list of publications, a research plan, writing samples totaling no more than 20,000 words, a list of courses taught and evidence of teaching effectiveness (syllabi, teaching statement, summary course evaluations if available; no more than 20 pages). Letters of recommendation should not be sent. On-line interviews are expected to take place in March 2014.
Applications should be sent by surface or air mail, postmarked by February 12, 2014, to: Univ.-Prof. Heinrich Schmidinger, Rektor, Universität Salzburg, Serviceeinrichtung Personal, Kapitelgasse 4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Please include the job reference number GZ A 0007/1-2014 in your application.
The University of Salzburg and the Department of Philosophy especially encourage applications from women. Given equal qualification, female scholars will be preferred. Physically challenged individuals are also especially encouraged to apply.
The official announcement of the position is here:
https://online.uni-salzburg.at/plus_online/wbMitteilungsblaetter.display...
Information about the department may be found here: http://www.uni-salzburg.at/index.php?id=90&L=1
For clarifications, please contact: Christopher Gauker, christopher [dot] gauker [__at__] uc [dot] edu
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences at the University of Salzburg seeks applications for a doctoral fellowship in theoretical philosophy. The appointment is for 30 hours per week and will be made within the Austrian B1 salary scheme. The salary will be at least 26,901 Euro per annum, as detailed in the “Kollektivvertrag für die ArbeitnehmerInnen der Universitäten”. The appointment is for four years, and the starting date is 1 October 2014. Applicants must have earned a Masters degree in philosophy by the start of the appointment.
The primary responsibility of the appointee will be to complete a doctoral dissertation under the supervision of Professor Christopher Gauker. The topic of the dissertation should lie within the area of theoretical philosophy (philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophical logic, and the history of these subjects). In the philosophy of language, Professor Gauker is especially interested in context-relativity, nonreferential semantics, the nature of linguistic communication and the normativity of meaning. In the philosophy of mind, Professor Gauker is especially interested in mental representation, imagistic cognition, the relation between thought and language and interdisciplinary topics in cognitive development. However, dissertation proposals in other areas of theoretical philosophy will be welcome as well. The appointee is also expected to teach two hours per semester (from the third year onwards) and to assist in administration.
The appointee will be able to complete the Ph.D. program in English. It will be expected that the dissertation be written in English. High competence in written and spoken English will be an advantage. Knowledge of German is not mandatory, although prior familiarity with the German language will be an advantage.
The Department of Philosophy in Salzburg takes an analytic and interdisciplinary approach to philosophy. The theoretical philosophy unit will be led by Professor Christopher Gauker (presently at the University of Cincinnati). Charlotte Werndl (presently at the London School of Economics) has been appointed to the professorship for philosophy of science. A third professor is expected to be appointed within the next few years. In affiliation with each of these positions, the department expects to add a tenure-track assistant professorship as well as a doctoral fellowship. The appointee will join a newly vibrant department. There will be invited speakers, longer-term visitors, conferences, and workshops.
The application should include a cover letter, a CV, transcripts of academic records, writing samples totalling no more than 20,000 words, and a description of the applicant’s research interests and possible dissertation topics. (Applicants need not commit themselves to particular dissertation projects in advance.) In addition, applicants should have two letters of recommendation sent electronically to Professor Christopher Gauker (christopher [dot] gauker [__at__] uc [dot] edu). On-line interviews are expected to take place in March or April 2014.
Applications should be sent by surface or air mail, postmarked by February 12, 2014, to: Univ.-Prof. Heinrich Schmidinger, Rektor, Universität Salzburg, Serviceeinrichtung Personal, Kapitelgasse 4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Please include the job reference number GZ A 0008/1-2014 in your application.
The University of Salzburg and the Department of Philosophy especially encourage applications from women. Given equal qualification, female scholars will be preferred. Physically challenged individuals are also especially encouraged to apply.
The official announcement of the position is here:
https://online.unisalzburg.at/plus_online/wbMitteilungsblaetter.display?...
For clarifications, please contact: Christopher Gauker, christopher [dot] gauker [__at__] uc [dot] edu
The Department of Philosophy at the Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences at the University of Salzburg seeks applications for a doctoral position in philosophy of science and/or logic. The appointment is for 30 hours per week and will be made within the Austrian B1 salary scheme. (Salary is at least € 26.901,00 per annum as detailed in the "Kollektivvertrag für die ArbeitnehmerInnen der Universitäten".) This is a fixed term appointment for four years, and the starting date is 1 October 2014.
The main tasks of the appointee will be the completion of the dissertation under the supervision of Professor Charlotte Werndl. The research should use analytic methods to address philosophical questions. The topic of the dissertation is any topic in philosophy of science or logic. Professor Charlotte Werndl is especially interested in philosophy of climate science, evidence and philosophy of statistics, philosophy of physics in particular, statistical mechanics), philosophy of mathematics, and topics in general philosophy of science, such as determinism, confirmation and underdetermination. However, dissertation proposals in other areas of logic and philosophy of science are welcome as well.
The appointee is also expected to teach two hours per semester (from the third year onwards) and to assist in administration. The successful candidate will have a Masters degree in philosophy, philosophy of science or logic. Excellent English skills and an interdisciplinary background are desirable.
The Department of Philosophy in Salzburg is known for its analytic, formal and interdisciplinary approach to philosophy. The logic and philosophy of science unit is led by the newly-appointed Professor Charlotte Werndl (formerly at the London School of Economics). Christopher Gauker (presently at the University of Cincinnati) has been appointed to the professorship for theoretical philosophy. A third professor is expected to be appointed within the next few years. In affiliation with each of these positions, the department expects to add a tenure-track professorship as well as a post-doctoral fellowship. The appointee will join a newly vibrant department. There will be international speakers, longer-term visitors as well as various activities such as workshops, conferences and reading groups.
It will be expected that the dissertation be written in English. Knowledge of German is not mandatory (although some familiarity with German will be an advantage).
Applications should be sent to the Rector of the University of Salzburg, Prof. Dr. Heinrich Schmidinger, University of Salzburg, Kapitelgasse 4-6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria, by 12 February 2014 (date stamp). Please include the job reference number (GZ A 0009/1-2014) in your application. The application should include a cover letter, a CV, academic transcripts (of the Bachelor and Masters degree), a writing sample (no more than 10,000 words) and a description of the applicant's research interests and possible dissertation topics. (Applicants need not commit themselves to particular dissertation projects in advance.) Two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Professor Charlotte Werndl (c [dot] s [dot] werndl [__at__] lse [dot] ac [dot] uk). Interviews are expected to take place in early April 2014.
The University of Salzburg especially encourages female scholars to apply. Given equal qualification, female scholars will be preferred. Severely physically challenged individuals are also especially encouraged to apply.
All the information needed to apply for the job are given in this announcement, but for the official announcement from the University of Salzburg see:
https://online.uni-salzburg.at/plus_online/wbMitteilungsblaetter.display...
Contact for inquiries: Professor Charlotte Werndl, c [dot] s [dot] werndl [__at__] lse [dot] ac [dot] uk