Jobs In Philosophy
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHICAL AND HISTORICAL INQUIRY
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
REFERENCE NO. 2332/1013
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full-time, continuing: $104K - $124K p.a. (including salary, leave loading and up to 17% super)
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7300 permanent staff, supporting over 50,000 students.
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of four schools in the Faculty, 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 most outstanding researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, and regularly hosts 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.
The School invites applications for the position of Lecturer (equivalent to a U.S. Assistant Professor) in 18th and 19th century German Philosophy, Kant, German Idealism. The successful applicant will possess a PhD in philosophy, be a skillful teacher and have demonstrated research expertise in one or more of the advertised areas through high-quality publications. The appointee will be responsible for teaching introductory units of study, as well as specialised higher-level courses, and supervising doctoral and other postgraduate research in the relevant specialist field.
The position is full time continuing, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation and confirmation periods for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. The expected commencement date is mid 2014.
Remuneration package Lecturer (Academic Level B): $104,644 to $124,263 (which includes a base salary $88,426 to $105,004 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 2332/1013 for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 2 December 2013 (11.30pm Sydney time)
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has also established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
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The Lab @ Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard is once again welcoming applications from talented scholars and practitioners, at any stage of their career, who will uncover and explain institutional corruption and build tools to counteract it.
We are seeking applicants for our Lab Fellowships and Projects, which are funded residential and non-residential fellowships and projects for scholars and collaborators engaged in research and practice that directly address institutional corruption.
We are also seeking applicants for our Network Fellowships, which are non-funded fellowships for scholars working independently on projects related to institutional corruption.
2014-15 will be the final year of the Lab's project on institutional corruption, and we will give special preference to work that offers new means to remedy institutional corruption. We have a particular interest in projects that translate scholarship into concrete proposals and tools for reform.
More information about these opportunities, plus our Applied Data Fellowships and Investigative Journalist Fellowships, and the full application link can be found on our website:
http://www.ethics.harvard.edu/lab/opportunities
The deadline for the receipt of applications is January 1, 2014. Please email us with any questions at applications [__at__] ethics [dot] harvard [dot] edu.
The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, seeks to employ two University Lecturers in the Department of Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy.
The Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Groningen is a vibrant, international community of excellent researchers. It consistently receives the highest evaluations both for research and for teaching among philosophy departments in the Netherlands. The presently advertised positions will have their primary appointment in the Department of Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy. The Faculty's two other departments are Theoretical Philosophy and History of Philosophy.
Teaching includes courses at undergraduate and graduate level in the department of Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, and can include courses for students from non-philosophy faculties. Given expertise already available in the department, teaching expertise in areas such as critical theory, philosophy of culture, global justice, aesthetics, developments in 20th-century moral, social and political philosophy is especially welcome.
Qualifications
The successful applicants will have a PhD prior to appointment, a strong research profile and publication record appropriate to career stage, and research interests in ethics, social and/or political philosophy broadly conceived.
Further requirements: excellent didactic qualities; a willingness and ability to apply for Dutch and/or European grants for research projects; ability to carry out administrative duties; for non-native speakers of Dutch, working knowledge of Dutch within 2-3 years after appointment.
Conditions of employment
After a probationary period of 2 years, the appointment will become permanent on condition of a positive evaluation of teaching and research.
The salary will be based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate and will be supplemented by a holiday allowance of 8% per year and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%. The faculty offers a pension scheme, collective insurance schemes and flexible employment conditions (multiple-choice model).
The application should be submitted via e-mail and should include a cover letter, a CV, and two writing samples. The application deadline is 15 November 2013.
Candidates who are selected for an interview will be requested to send course evaluations, and to arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the committee.
Please submit your application to:
Anita Willems-Veenstra
Faculty of Philosophy
Oude Boteringestraat 52
9712 GL Groningen
The Netherlands
e-mail: a [dot] willems-veenstra [__at__] rug [dot] nl
For information you can contact:
Dr Frank Hindriks, Chair of the department of Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, +31 50 3637489, f [dot] a [dot] hindriks [__at__] rug [dot] nl
(please do not use for applications)
Organisation:
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 27,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.
Am Institut für Philosophie der Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften der Alpen-Adria-Uni¬versität Klagenfurt ist gem. § 99 UG eine
Universitätsprofessur für Philosophie
im vollen Beschäftigungsausmaß zu besetzen. Die Stelleninhaberin bzw. der Stelleninhaber soll eine Professur für Philosophie im Zeitraum vom 1. März 2014 bis 31. Juli 2015 vertreten.
Aufgabenbereich
• Vertretung der Bereiche Theoretische Philosophie und Philosophiegeschichte in Forschung und Lehre
• Abhaltung von Lehrveranstaltungen in den Bachelor- und Master-Studiengängen der Philosophie
• Betreuung der Studierenden und Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses
• Mitwirkung an der universitären Selbstverwaltung
Voraussetzungen
• Habilitation in Philosophie oder gleichwertige wissenschaftliche Qualifikation
• Internationale Forschungs- und Publikationsleistungen mit Schwerpunkten in den Bereichen Theoretische und/oder Geschichte der Philosophie
• Einschlägige universitäre Lehrerfahrung und didaktische Kompetenz
Erwünscht
• Erfahrung in der Einwerbung von Drittmitteln
• Kompetenz im Bereich Gender Mainstreaming
• Teamfähigkeit und Leitungskompetenz
• Erfahrungen in der Konzeption und Organisation von wissenschaftlichen Veranstaltungen
Der Aufgabenbereich bedingt, dass die zukünftige Professorin / der zukünftige Professor den Arbeitsmittelpunkt nach Klagenfurt verlegt.
Die Universität strebt eine Erhöhung des Frauenanteils beim wissenschaftlichen Personal - insbesondere in Leitungsfunktionen - an und fordert deshalb qualifizierte Frauen ausdrücklich zur Bewerbung auf. Frauen werden bei gleicher Qualifikation vorrangig aufgenommen.
Menschen mit Behinderung oder chronischen Erkrankungen, welche die geforderten Qualifikationen erfüllen, werden ausdrücklich zur Bewerbung aufgefordert.
Die Bezüge sind Verhandlungsgegenstand. Das Mindestentgelt für diese Verwendung (A1 gem. Universitäts-KV) beträgt € 64.500,-- brutto jährlich. Ihre Bewerbung, bestehend aus einem maximal fünfseitigen Hauptteil (siehe hierzu http://bit.ly/Hauptteil sowie allfälligen ergänzenden Anhängen, richten Sie bitte bis spätestens 1. Dezember 2013 per E-Mail an die Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Büro des Senats, z. Hd. Frau Tomicich (sabine [dot] tomicich [__at__] aau [dot] at). Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an das Sekretariat des Instituts für Philosophie kirsten [dot] Berger [__at__] aau [dot] at
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Abgeltung von Reise- und Aufenthaltskosten, die aus Anlass des Aufnahmeverfahrens entstehen.
5-year Polonsky Postdoctoral Scholarships in the Humanities and Social Sciences
The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute proposes to award up to six Polonsky Postdoctoral Fellowships in any field of the Humanities or Social Sciences for a period of up to five years, beginning October 10, 2014. The Fellowship offers an annual stipend of $40,000. Yearly renewal of the Fellowship will be contingent upon demonstrated progress in research. Fellows will be expected to be physically present at the Institute for consecutive years during the period of the award.
Although these are postdoctoral fellowships, other candidates may be considered in those fields in which a doctoral degree is not a prerequisite for career progress.
Candidates should submit the following documents in English, in separate files, to polonsky [__at__] vanleer [dot] org [dot] il: statement of research plans (3-5 pages, with title); summary of your previous research (3 pages); one published article or equivalent unpublished work; curriculum vitae, including list of publications; names and contact information, including phone numbers, for 3 possible recommendations. The deadline for submission of completed applications is February 1, 2014.
An der Fakultät für Philosophie der Nationalen Forschungsuniversität - Higher School of Economics Moskau (http://phil.hse.ru/en/) sind mehrere Vollzeitstellen als Assistant Professor oder höher mit Tenure-Track zu besetzen. Erwartet wird die belegbare Fähigkeit zur eigenständigen Forschung auf hohem Niveau und ein exzellenter akademischer Hintergrund.
Wir freuen uns über Bewerbungen
--aus allen Subdisziplinen der Philosophie, mit u.a. Schwerpunkt auf zeitgenössische europäische Philosophie, Phänomenologie, Existentialisme, Erkenntnistheorie oder Ontologie, Geschichte der Philosophie, Logik, politische und Sozialphilosophie, Ethik oder Ästhetik
--oder aus den Kultur- und Bildwissenschaften (insbesondere in der Theorie der bildenden Kunst, Theorie und Geschichte der Bildmedien, Bildwissenschaft, Kultursoziologie, Filmwissenschaften und visuelle Anthropologie)
--oder aus den Ostasienwissenschaften (insbesondere der Erforschung der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung und sozioökonomischen Entwicklung im zeitgenössischen Ostasien, hauptsächlich mit Bezug zu China und Japan, Staat und Recht im zeitgenössischen Ostasien).
Die Higher School of Economics ist eine junge, dynamisch wachsende Forschungsuniversität, die außerordentliche Forschungsmöglichkeiten eröffnet (http://hse.ru/en).
Wir bieten:
--ein im internationalen Massstab wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt mit 13 % flat tax und weiteren SozialleistungenInternationally competitive compensation package, 13% flat income tax rate and other benefits
--großzügige Reisekostenunterstützung und Forschungsmittel durch das Centre for Advanced Studies (www.cas.hse.ru) der Universität
--geringe Beanspruchung in der Lehre, minimale Belastung mit Verwaltungsaufgaben
--starke Betonung qualitativ hochwertiger Forschung
Wir erwarten:
--Promotion oder Ph.D. in Philosophie, Kulturwissenschaften, Kunstwissenschaften, Ostasienwissenschaften oder einer verwandten Disziplin
--flüssiges Englisch (Russischkenntnisse werden nicht erwartet)
--Befähigung zu und hohe Motivation bei der Durchführung von qualitativ hochwertiger Forschung, die sich zur Publikation in renommierten Zeitschriften mit peer review und internationalen Wissenschaftsverlagen eignet
Im allgemeinen werden Verträge zunächst mit einer Laufzeit von drei Jahren abgeschlossen und nach erfolgreichem Abschluss einer Zwischenbegutachtung für weitere drei Jahre bis zum tenure review verlängert.
Bitte senden Sie einen Lebenslauf, ein Statement zu Ihren Forschungsplänen und eine aktuelle Veröffentlichung ausschließlich per E-Mail bis zum 18. Dezember 2013 an Martin Gilman, Director, Centre for Advanced Studies cas [__at__] hse [dot] ru. Mindestens zwei Empfehlungsschreiben sollten bitte ebenfalls direkt an diese Adresse gesendet werden. Prof. Gilman steht auch telefonisch unter +74956287784 für Rückfragen zur Verfügung.
Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 110 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 27,800 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 2,000 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.
Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor on the tenure track in the Department of Philosophy in the School of Humanities, from September 1, 2014, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. Appointee with demonstrated performance will be considered for tenure towards the end of the second three-year contract.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Philosophy. The area of specialization (AOS) for the post is epistemology or a core area of analytic philosophy. Further areas of competency (AOC) are open. The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous, independent research programme, to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to handle the usual non-teaching duties. Total teaching load will be three to four courses per year, including introductory first-year courses. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.philosophy.hku.hk.
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, as well as annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
Applicants are requested to apply on-line at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3508. Enquiries may be sent to Dr. Max Deutsch, Chairperson, Department of Philosophy (e-mail: maxdeutsch [__at__] hku [dot] hk). Applicants should submit a sample of written work and arrange to have at least three letters of reference submitted through academicjobsonline. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview. Closes December 1, 2013.
The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application result.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy
Koç University, Istanbul
Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Koç University invites applications for full-time faculty positions of any rank (beginning September 2014). Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. at the time of employment. Area of Specialization is open, while Areas of Competence should include at least two of the following: Applied Ethics, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, and Philosophy of Science. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per semester and to have an active research and publication agenda.
Located in Istanbul, Turkey, Koç University is a highly reputable private English-instruction university. The Department of Philosophy, founded in 2008, is currently expanding; more information about the department is available at phil.ku.edu.tr.
Interested applicants should submit applications electronically in pdf format to the e-mail address below, by December 2, 2013:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Research statement
Writing sample
Three letters of reference (The referees should directly e-mail a signed PDF copy of the reference letter to the e-mail address below. The referee should insert the following in the e-mail subject line: “Reference for , ”
Please send all materials to:
Ms. Gizem Bekil
e-mail: gbekil [__at__] ku [dot] edu [dot] tr
Subject line of application e-mail: “Position in Philosophy”
Entrée en fonction: 01.01.2014 | Délai de postulation: 11.11.13
Le Département de philosophie de l’Université de Fribourg/Suisse
Chaire de philosophie médiévale
met au concours un poste de
Doctorant (à 100%)
dès le 1er janvier 2014
dans le domaine de la philosophie du Moyen Age
Le/la titulaire du poste sera intégré/e à un projet de recherche financé par le Fonds National Suisse de la Recherche sur le thème « Matière et espace dans la pensée médiévale », qui sera réalisé du 1er janvier 2014 au 31 décembre 2016. Il/elle développera une recherche personnelle dans ce domaine et dans le cadre du travail, des échéances et des objectifs du projet, cette recherche devra aboutir à une thèse de doctorat qui sera achevée en automne 2016 au plus tard.
Durée de l’engagement : 3 ans
Lieu de travail : Université de Fribourg/Suisse
Exigences
Diplôme de Master en philosophie ou titre équivalent, avec spécialisation en philosophie du Moyen Age
Excellente maîtrise de la langue latine
Bonnes connaissances de la philosophie des XIIIe et XIVe siècles
Intérêt pour les questions de philosophie naturelle et leur relation à la métaphysique
Des connaissances de paléographie et une expérience dans l’édition critique de textes latins seraient un atout
Autonomie dans le travail, respect des délais, capacités rédactionnelles
Aptitude et intérêt à s’intégrer à une équipe de recherche
Les dossiers de candidature, munis des documents usuels (CV, diplômes, etc.), ainsi que d’une lettre de recommandation, seront adressés par la poste à : Prof. Tiziana Suarez-Nani, Département de philosophie, Université de Fribourg, Avenue de l’Europe 20, CH-1700 Fribourg, avant le 11 novembre 2013.
Renseignements complémentaires : Mme Rose-Marie Graf, Secrétariat du Département de philosophie, téléphone +41 26 300 7524 ou par e-mail : philosophie (at) unifr.ch
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Stellenantritt: 01.01.2014 | Verlängerung der Frist: 11.11.13
Das Departement für Philosophie
Lehrstuhl für Philosophie des Mittelalters
schreibt eine
Doktorandenstelle (zu 100%)
ab 1. Januar 2014
im Gebiet der Philosophie des Mittelalters aus
Der Inhaber/die Inhaberin dieser Stelle wird im Forschungsprojekt «Matière et espace dans la pensée médiévale», finanziert durch den Schweizerischen Nationalfonds, mitarbeiten. Das Projekt dauert vom 1. Januar 2014 – 31. Dezember 2016. Der Kanditat/die Kanditatin führt eine persönliche Forschung in diesem Gebiet durch. Im Rahmen dieser Forschung hält er/sie die Fristen und die Ziele des Projekts ein und beendet die Doktoratsthese spätestens im Herbst 2016.
Anstellungsdauer: 3 Jahre
Arbeitsort: Universität Freiburg / Schweiz
Anforderungen
Masterdiplom in Philosophie oder gleichwertige Ausbildung mit mittelalterlicher Philosophie als Spezialisierung
Ausgezeichnete Lateinkenntnisse
Gute Kenntnisse der Philosophie des 13. und 14. Jahrhunderts
Interesse für Naturphilosophie und deren Beziehung zur Metaphysik
Kenntnisse in Paläographie und Erfahrung mit der kritischen Edition von lateinischen Texten wären von Vorteil
Selbständiges Arbeiten, Einhalten der Fristen, redaktionelle Fähigkeiten
Eignung und Interesse in einem Forschungsteam mitzuarbeiten und sich zu integrieren.
Bewerbungsdokumente mit den üblichen Unterlagen (Lebenslauf, Diplome, usw.) sowie ein Referenzschreiben, müssen bis zum 11. November 2013 per Post an Frau Prof. Tiziana Suarez-Nani, Departement für Philosophie, Universität Freiburg, Avenue de l’Europe 20, CH-1700 Fribourg, geschickt werden.
Für zusätzliche Informationen kontaktieren Sie bitte Frau Rose-Marie Graf, Sekretärin des Departments für Philosophie. Telefon +41 26 300 7524 oder per Mail philosophie (at) unifr.ch
This position is part of the larger LogiCIC project on 'The Logical Structure of Correlated Information Change', funded by the ERC Starting grant of Dr. S. Smets at the University of Amsterdam.
Applicants should have a PhD degree in any area connected to Logic, Philosophy, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence. Fluent English is a prerequisite.
We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in Logic (especially in any of the areas such as Modal Logic, Epistemic Logic and Dynamic Logic) and at least one of the following areas of research: Belief Revision Theory, Learning Theory, Truth Approximation Theory (in Philosophy of Science).
Preference will be given to a candidate who has published original work in several of the above areas (or interdisciplinary work at the interface of these areas).
The postdoctoral position will be awarded for a period of 25 months. The preferred starting date is January 1st 2014.
All further details about the application procedure and about the LogiCIC project can be found on the website:
http://www.uva.nl/over-de-uva/werken-bij-de-uva/vacatures/item/13-313.html