Jobs In Philosophy
Philosophy position, rank asst. prof., tenure-track, beginning fall semester, 2014. FUS is an academically excellent and passionately Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, located 24 miles west of Pittsburgh International Airport. Teaching load: 24 credits per year. AOS/AOC: Open. However the following would be expected: 1) competency in at least two areas of the history of philosophy, 2) familiarity with the works of Augustine and/or Aquinas, 3) capability of teaching core philosophy courses in the areas of human person, ethics, and metaphysics. Furthermore, the following areas would be helpful to the department: (a) specialty in some area of contemporary thought, (b) specialty in early modern thought. Candidates who are willing and able to teach in an additional core area of need are especially encouraged to apply. These additional areas include literature, the American founding, mathematics, and macroeconomics. Ph.D. required by start date. Some teaching experience is preferred, and evidence of research goals is necessary. Applicant must be familiar with and support the Mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Send letter of application that includes a statement of pedagogy, a statement demonstrating willingness to support Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Mission, curriculum vitae, all transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Philosophy Search, via bbrehm [__at__] franciscan [dot] edu or physically c/o BJ Brehm, Academic Affairs Office, Franciscan University of Steubenville, 1235 University Boulevard, Steubenville, OH 43952-6701 E.O.E. Deadline for applications: January 15, 2014. For additional information, http://www.franciscan.edu/EmploymentListings/.
The Faculty of Philosophy of the National Research University Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Russia (http://phil.hse.ru/en/) invites applications for full-time, tenure-track positions of Assistant Professor, or higher, with a proven ability to conduct high-level research and excellent academic backgrounds.
We welcome candidates in all sub-fields of Philosophy (with a special focus on epistemology, ontology, history of philosophy, logic, political and social philosophy, ethics), Cultural and visual studies (notably in visual art theory, theory and history of visual media, image science, sociology of culture, film studies, visual anthropology) and Asian studies (especially in economic development and socio-economic situation in Modern East Asia, mainly China and Japan, State and Law in Modern East Asia).
The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university which provides unique research opportunities (http://hse.ru/en).
Work Conditions:
- Internationally competitive compensation package, 13% flat income tax rate and other benefits
- Generous travel support and research grants provided by the university’s Centre for Advanced Studies (www.cas.hse.ru)
- Low teaching load, minimal service required
- Heavy emphasis on high quality research
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Philosophy, Cultural studies, Visual studies, Asian studies or a related field
- Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required)
- Ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in reputable peer-reviewed journals and international university presses
Generally appointments will be made for an initial three-year period and upon successful completion of an interim review, contracts would normally be extended for a further three years until the tenure review.
Please provide a CV, at least 2 letters of reference forwarded directly, a statement of research interest and recent research paper. All materials should be addressed to Martin Gilman, Director, Centre for Advanced Studies at cas [__at__] hse [dot] ru no later than December 18, 2013.
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track position to begin August 2014. Normal teaching load 12 hrs/semester. The Department awards both BA and MA degrees in Philosophy, BA degrees in Religious Studies, and houses the Peace and Conflict Studies minor program and Graduate Certificate Programs in Applied Ethics. The College of Arts and Sciences offers teaching opportunities in the Honors College and in Women’s and Gender Studies. The University is also home to the Frederick Douglass Institute.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications: Minimum requirements: Evidence of scholarly aptitude and earned Ph.D. in Philosophy; completion of the Ph.D. preferred on or before June 30, 2014, but required by August 30, 2014. AOS: Analytic Epistemology, broadly construed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Criteria for Preference: AOC: Preference will be given to candidates who can teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following: philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, Quine, Russell, Wittgenstein. Because the department is sufficiently strong in ethics and social and political philosophy, competence in these areas will not be an advantage. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to teach classes in Introduction to Philosophy, upper division and graduate courses related to Analytic Philosophy broadly construed, and a graduate course in Analytic Epistemology. Preference will be given to the candidate who demonstrates an appreciation for both the differences and the intersections between analytic and continental philosophy. Preference will also be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to include diversity in their syllabi. Undergraduate education is the department’s primary mission and candidates must have a demonstrated ability to teach diverse students with varied learning styles. The Philosophy Department is committed to the notion of shared governance, so candidates with administrative interest and aptitude will be preferred.
Special Instructions:
To Apply: Submit application materials online at the WCU Employment website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm. Please submit complete dossier including CV; writing sample; graduate transcripts; evidence of effective teaching (esp. formal teaching evaluations); e-mail addresses of at least three references who will submit letters of recommendation; and at least two course syllabi, one for a graduate level Analytic Epistemology course and one or more other course syllabi relevant to AOC. Please have your three references send letters directly to: PHI Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Anderson Hall 108, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383. The Screening Committee will begin evaluating applications on November 12, 2013.
In order to be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete an on-campus interview, which includes both a teaching demonstration and a scholarly presentation.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Pennsylvania State system of Higher Education, continues to build a culturally diverse, broadly trained faculty capable of fostering an inclusive environment whichis necessary to help prepare our students for the future. West Chester, located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, is convenient to major cultural and commercial institutions, recreational activities, and is within driving distance of Wilmington, DE, NYC, and Washington, DC. Salary and benefits competitive. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding.
The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the History of Modern Philosophy (17th and 18th centuries, including Kant) at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on July 1, 2014.
Candidates must hold a PhD by July 1, 2014, or shortly thereafter, and must demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, both research and teaching. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach a broad range of courses from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The University of Toronto, Department of Philosophy is a tri-campus graduate department, consisting of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough (UTSC) campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, please visit: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job.... Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample of academic writing, and a teaching dossier. All application materials should be submitted online by November 15, 2013.
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca by November 15, 2013.
The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB in total) per candidate profile. Using PDF/MS Word format, please label files clearly and combine them into one or two attachments. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
This address may also be used to send additional documents that cannot be accommodated using the online application system.
The Department of Philosophy is widely recognized as Canada’s best and as an international leader in the field. The Department is committed to studying contemporary philosophical problems and their historical antecedents.
The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world. For information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca .
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The Department of Philosophy and the Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto invite applications for the Senator Jerahmiel S. and Carole S. Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy, a tenure-stream position in Jewish Philosophy at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Full Professor. The endowed Chair appointment will begin on July 1, 2014, and is for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of renewal following a favourable review.
The successful candidate will be appointed both to the Department of Philosophy (51%) and to the Centre for Jewish Studies (49%). Candidates must hold a PhD by July 1, 2014, or shortly thereafter, and must demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, both research and teaching. The Chair holder will be familiar with the Jewish textual canon and its original languages. He or she will teach courses in the Department of Philosophy at the graduate and undergraduate level, and will contribute to the integration of Jewish philosophy into the undergraduate and graduate programs in Jewish Studies.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, please visit: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job.... Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample of academic writing, and a teaching dossier. Although the search will remain open until filled, to ensure full consideration, all application materials should be submitted online by November 15, 2013.
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca by November 15, 2013.
The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB in total) per candidate profile. Using PDF/MS Word format, please label files clearly, and if necessary, combine them to stay under the 5 attachment limit. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca. This address may also be used to send additional documents that cannot be accommodated using the online application system.
The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world. For more information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://philosophy.utoronto.ca; for information about the Centre for Jewish Studies, please visit http://www.cjs.utoronto.ca/ .
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
UniversitätsassistentIn - Postdoc
Chiffre PHIL-HIST-7698
Beginn/Dauer:
ehest möglich
auf 2 Jahre
Organisationseinheit:
Philosophie
Beschäftigungsausmaß:
20 Stunden/Woche
Hauptaufgaben:
Mitarbeit bei Projektanträgen und laufenden Forschungen sowie selbständige Forschung im Bereich Praktische Philosophie (bevorzugte Schwerpunkte: Informations- und Medienethik, Privatheit, Menschenrechte - Religionen - Geschlecht, Wiener Kreis, Feministische Ethik, Bioethik)
Abhaltung von eigenständiger Lehre
Mitwirkung an Organisations- und Verwaltungsaufgaben
Erforderliche Qualifikation:
Abgeschlossenes Doktoratsstudium der Philosophie (Dissertation im Bereich Praktische Philosophie), hervorragende philosophische Allgemeinkenntnisse; Erfahrung im Einwerben von Drittmitteln; ausgezeichnete Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse
Teamfähigkeit; Kommunikationskompetenz; Selbständigkeit; Organisationskompetenz; Belastbarkeit; Freude und Engagement bei der Betreuung von Studierenden
Entlohnung:
Für diese Position ist ein Entgelt von brutto € 1.706 / Monat (14 mal) vorgesehen. Darüber hinaus bietet die Universität zahlreiche attraktive Zusatzleistungen (http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/).
Bewerbung unter:
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Onlinebewerbung bis 23.10.2013.
The Netherlands Foundation for Scientific Research NWO finances the research
project “Evolutionary Ethics? The (Meta)-Ethical Implications of Evolutionary
Explanations of Morality” from January 1st, 2014, onwards. The programme will be
supervised by Prof. dr. Herman Philipse (Philosophy, main supervisor) and Prof. dr.
Johan J. Bolhuis (Cognitive Neurobiology, co-supervisor).
Post-doc positions:
We offer two full-time post-doc positions (1.0 fte) with an initial contract of one year.
After a positive evaluation this contract can be extended to a maximum of two more
years (a total of three years maximum). Salary ranges between € 3.037,- and € 3.259,-
gross per month on a fulltime basis depending on experience and qualifications (scale
10). 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.
Job Description:
Candidates are asked to apply for one of the following four sub-projects:
Project 1: The Epistemological Limits of Evolutionary Explanations of Morality:
Modelling Genetic and Cultural Evolution (Post-doc).
Project 2: The Ethical Consequences of the Evolutionary History of Morals (PhD
student).
Project 3: The Meta-Ethical Implications of Evolutionary Theory (PhD student).
Project 4: Models of Moral Justification in the Face of Evolution (Post-doc).
Planned Deliverables:
Each of the PhD projects will result in a dissertation and 2
research articles based on the dissertation. Each of the Post-doc projects will result in
5 articles in the best (blind-refereed) philosophy and/or interdisciplinary (philosophy,
phil. of psychology, phil. of biology) journals (mostly ranked as A). Furthermore, a
volume with a selection of the papers presented at an international conference (to be
organized by the team) will be prepared for publication by the post-docs and the
applicants.
Eligibility/required qualifications:
Applicants for the Post-doc positions are expected to have obtained their doctorate
degree in one of the relevant disciplines at a good university with a very good result.
All of them should be ambitious and aim at a career in research.
Application procedure:
Please go to http://www.uu.nl/vacancies, look up the advertisement for the PhD’s or
Postdoc’s, and use the “apply” button in order to upload the following material before
1 November 2013 (you can use also a direct link, for Postdocs:
http://bit.ly/19k45A5, and for PhD’s: http://bit.ly/1715j3j):
1. A personal statement stating clearly why you wish to prepare your doctorate
or your post-doctoral publications 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. Two academic references
5. A brief personal elaboration (max. 800 words) of the research project (sub-
project 1, 2, 3, or 4) you are applying for. Please read the Project Information
(attached, or to be obtained by e-mail from Prof. Philipse) carefully.
The Netherlands Foundation for Scientific Research NWO finances the research
project “Evolutionary Ethics? The (Meta)-Ethical Implications of Evolutionary
Explanations of Morality” from January 1st, 2014, onwards. The programme will be
supervised by Prof. dr. Herman Philipse (Philosophy, main supervisor) and Prof. dr.
Johan J. Bolhuis (Cognitive Neurobiology, co-supervisor).
We offer two full-time PhD positions (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.
Job Description:
Candidates are asked to apply for one of the following four sub-projects:
Project 1: The Epistemological Limits of Evolutionary Explanations of Morality:
Modelling Genetic and Cultural Evolution (Post-doc).
Project 2: The Ethical Consequences of the Evolutionary History of Morals (PhD
student).
Project 3: The Meta-Ethical Implications of Evolutionary Theory (PhD student).
Project 4: Models of Moral Justification in the Face of Evolution (Post-doc).Planned Deliverables: Each of the PhD projects will result in a dissertation and 2
research articles based on the dissertation. Each of the Post-doc projects will result in
5 articles in the best (blind-refereed) philosophy and/or interdisciplinary (philosophy,
phil. of psychology, phil. of biology) journals (mostly ranked as A). Furthermore, a
volume with a selection of the papers presented at an international conference (to be
organized by the team) will be prepared for publication by the post-docs and the
applicants.
Eligibility/required qualifications:
Applicants for the PhD positions 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 their research project, such as Behavioral Biology.
Application procedure:
Please go to http://www.uu.nl/vacancies, look up the advertisement for the PhD’s or
Postdoc’s, and use the “apply” button in order to upload the following material before
1 November 2013 (you can use also a direct link, for Postdocs:
http://bit.ly/19k45A5, and for PhD’s: http://bit.ly/1715j3j):
1. A personal statement stating clearly why you wish to prepare your doctorate
or your post-doctoral publications 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. Two academic references
5. A brief personal elaboration (max. 800 words) of the research project (sub-
project 1, 2, 3, or 4) you are applying for. Please read the Project Information
(attached, or to be obtained by e-mail from Prof. Philipse) carefully.
Assistant Professor – Moral and Political Philosophy
Department of Philosophy
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Application Deadline: November 15, 2013
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Moral and Political Philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin July 1, 2014.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position, with the area of concentration being open. An interest in and ability to teach bioethics is a high priority. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto has three campuses, Scarborough (UTSC), Mississauga and St. George, each with its own Department of Philosophy. UTSC is strongly committed to maintaining a research-intensive home for its faculty and students. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a program of research that furthers the academic mission of the Department of Philosophy at the UTSC. Competitive research funding is available both internally and through Canada's SSHRC and other research funding organizations. (See http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/.). Members of the three U of T Philosophy departments are also members of the tri-campus graduate Department of Philosophy. UTSC has an interdisciplinary commitment, and a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of languages. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
To apply, please visit:
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job....
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic writing sample, teaching dossier, a statement of current and future research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy. All application materials should be submitted online. Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to philosophy-search [__at__] utsc [dot] utoronto [dot] ca by the closing date, November 15, 2013.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact philosophy-search [__at__] utsc [dot] utoronto [dot] ca.
The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoftme./how-to-apply.
For more information, please visit the following links:
Philosophy at UTSC: http://utsc.philosophy.utoronto.ca/
The University of Toronto Scarborough: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/home/
Philosophy at the University of Toronto: http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca/
The University of Toronto: http://www.utoronto.ca/
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
James V. Finkbeiner Endowed Chair in Ethics
The James V. Finkbeiner Endowed Chair in Ethics at SVSU fills two important roles. This distinguished, energetic, and creative individual must have demonstrated excellence in 1) engaging students, faculty, and community members in meaningful discussions about and/or research into applied ethics; and 2) teaching undergraduates in courses related to ethics and applied ethics. Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in a related field or Juris Doctorate; significant record of community or organizational leadership; demonstrated excellence in teaching and engaged learning; and a successful record in research, writing, and grant writing/fund-raising.
This four-year renewable (non-tenure-track, administrative staff position) provides leadership for: collaborative development of interdisciplinary linkages related to ethics among programs across the various colleges of the University and to various entities in the region it serves; analyzing and fostering discussions of real-world ethical issues; and developing and managing resources. The Finkbeiner Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences. For complete list of requirements, further information, and to apply for this position, please visit www.jobs.svsu.edu. Applicants must apply on-line. SVSU is an EO/AA employer.
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