Jobs In Philosophy
The Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire sur la Normativité (GRIN) is pleased to offer a postdoctoral fellowship worth up to $ 27,000 for the academic year 2013-2014. The internship period may vary based on the record submitted and the nature of the research.
The GRIN’s mandate is to study normativity as it unfolds in four major areas of philosophy : ethics, action theory, philosophy of mind and epistemology (for details, see our website (in french only)).
The postdoctoral fellow will be supervised by a member of the GRIN and will be attached to the Centre for Research on Ethics of the University of Montreal (CREUM), whose mission is to contribute to interdisciplinary research in the areas of ethics.
GRIN is a bilingual research group, but the Université de Montréal is a francophone institution. Candidates must have sufficient abilities in both french and english to enable them to participate in activities organised by the GRIN.
General rules :
• In order to apply, candidates must have obtained their Ph.D. after April 30, 2008.
• Canadian candidates must have submitted their thesis before September 1st, 2013.
• International applicants must have defended their thesis before September 1, 2013, so they can meet student/working visa requirements.
The CREUM will offer to its fellows :
• A postdoctoral grant of 3 000$ per month ;
• An individual workstation ;
• Access to the services of the University of Montreal (libraries, sports center, etc.) ;
• Assistance for material organisation of the stay.
In return, the fellows are expected to :
• Pursue the research project as submitted ;
• Help to organised the GRIN’s workshop ;
• Participate in the GRIN’s activities (conferences, seminars, lectures) ;
• Using those activities to present their ongoing research to their fellow researchers.
Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria :
• The nature and quality of the research project and its relevance to the mission of the GRIN ;
• The quality of previous research by the applicant and the potential benefits to the applicant from a stay at the centre.
Candidates should send the following documents to the CREUM :
• their curriculum vitae ;
• an article written or published over the last three years ;
• a research project of up to 1500 words ;
• two letters of reference (to be sent directly to the CREUM before the deadline) ;
• A doctoral academic transcript (if possible) ;
• The properly filled up form (download on our website, http://www.creum.umontreal.ca/spip.php?article1371)
Application deadline : April 30th, 2013.
Please send your dossier, via email, to Valéry Giroux, CRÉUM coordinator, at :
valery [dot] giroux [__at__] umontreal [dot] ca
The philosophy department at Washington & Jefferson College seeks a visiting assistant professor for the academic year 2013-2014. A second year is possible but also contingent on funding, which remains uncertain at the present time. AOS: open, but must be able to teach introductory level course on moral philosophy. Teaching: six courses; three in both fall and spring, with two preparations each semester. Teaching primarily at the lower level, with strong likelihood of intermediate-level course(s) in the candidate’s AOS. Salary competitive, benefits included.
W&J is a small private liberal arts college located 35 miles outside of Pittsburgh, and a premium is placed on teaching at the institution. Candidates should submit application materials to hr [__at__] washjeff [dot] edu. Materials should include cover letter, c. v., three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence. Review of applications will begin on March 25 and continue until position is filled.
Washington & Jefferson College is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.
The Department of Philosophy at Franklin and Marshall College invites applications for a one-year position at the Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2013. AOS: Open. AOC: Ancient Philosophy. Teaching load is 3/2 and may include participation in the College's general education program. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, teaching statement, three letters of recommendation, a sample of written work and teaching evaluation forms electronically via Interfolio at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21301. Deadline for applications March 15th 2013. This position is contingent on administrative approval and funding.
Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation.
This appointment includes a 3/3 load teaching philosophy classes in all areas of our curriculum (from introductory to advanced levels), developing interdisciplinary and experience-based learning opportunities, and performing chairperson duties in a four-person department. The position begins August 2013.
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. with an emphasis in an area of value theory and/or history of philosophy. A background in the areas of social justice, philosophy of race and/or non-western philosophy is desirable. Experience with the Catholic tradition preferred.
This is a full time faculty position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes tuition remission for employee and dependents, sick leave, retirement benefits, health & dental insurance.
Application review begins on March 18, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, CV and three letters of reference to: Marie [dot] Harris [__at__] avila [dot] edu or
Marie Joan Harris, CSJ, Ph.D.
Provost and Academic Vice President
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698
Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Two academic years: September 2013 thru May 2015. Six courses per year, undergraduate teaching. AOS: Open//AOC: Value Theory (Social, Political, Ethics, Aesthetics). Minimum qualifications: ABD with significant teaching experience. The Department emphasizes the history of philosophy and the lively teaching of primary texts. Also highly valued are a commitment to the goals of liberal arts education and an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research.
We are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ph.D. and teaching experience preferred, but qualified ABDs will be considered.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at:
https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54645
Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2,400 talented undergraduate men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression*, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
*Gender identity and expression, while protected under Skidmore College policy, are not currently protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF DIVINITY, HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
LECTURER IN PHILOSOPHY / NORTHERN INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY
REF NO: DHP004A
The School of Divinity, History and Philosophy seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Philosophy with duties within the Northern Institute of Philosophy. For the first two years of the post the postholder will be seconded to the AHRC funded project The Metaphysical Basis of Logic: The Law of Non-Contradiction as Basic Knowledge (see NIP webpage http://www.abdn.ac.uk/philosophy/nip/page?id=64 for more details). For the duration of the project the postholder’s teaching commitments will be reduced to 30 hours per annum and s/he will be expected to actively support the project and the other project’s of the Institute. After the project ends in 2015 the postholder will be expected to dedicate 50% of her/his time to undertaking research within the Northern Institute of Philosophy and 50% to the administrative and teaching needs of the department of philosophy.
This post will involve a balanced commitment to both departmental and Institute activities aimed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of philosophical research and teaching at the University of Aberdeen at all levels. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the collaborative research activities of the Institute, both through supporting Institute activities and through his or her own research and research initiatives. In order to carry out research in the AHRC project, AOS in the area of Philosophy of Logic is required.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale (£37,382 - £44,607 per annum), with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: DHP004A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4 March 2013.
Promoting Diversity and Equal Opportunities throughout the University
The position is intended to pursue a PhD degree in philosophy at the University of Macau. The successful candidate should hold a Master's degree from a recognized university, have a high proficiency in English and excellent research skills. The contract period will commence in September 2013.
AOS and AOC are open, but candidates with promising projects in social and political philosophy, aesthetics and/or comparative philosophy will be preferred.
In addition to a monthly stipend of MOP 9,500 (approximately 1,200 USD), the tuition fee will be covered. Applicants are invited to submit applications online at http://www.umac.mo/grs/admissions.html. For questions please contact Dr. Mario Wenning at mwenning [__at__] umac [dot] mo.
The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Austria), Institute for Music Aesthetics, seeks to appoint from the nearest possible date for four years an
0.75 university assistant
in line with § 26 of the „Kollektivvertrag für die Arbeitnehmer/innen der Universitäten“ in Austria. The minimum salary per month is at present 1.899,00 € before tax and social security deductions (14 times p.a.). Relevant work experience can result in a higher salary.
General requirement for hiring
MA completed in musicology, philosophy or another relevant discipline
Special requirements for hiring
excellent MA degree, promising high potential in research,
intention and ability to produce a PhD thesis in the field of music aesthetics during the period of four years,
an interest to relate philosophical methods and empirical insights that concern aesthetics to each other.
Suitable candidates are invited to apply in writing by 5 March 2013, mentioning GZ 14/13 in the cover letter, to:
Personalservice der Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz
Leonhardstraße 15
A-8010 Graz
Austria, Europe.
Application materials must include CV, certificates of academic degrees, and a short piece of academic writing.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Andreas Dorschel, Head of Institute, by e-mail: andreas [dot] dorschel [__at__] kug [dot] ac [dot] at.
Equality of opportunity is University policy. The University aims to increase the representation of women among faculty. In case of equal qualification of candidates, a female candidate will be preferred.
If equally qualified, candidates with special needs will be preferred. Costs of travel and accomodation arising for attendance at the job interviews cannot be reimbursed.
The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time permanent position as Professor/Associate Professor in Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities and Education, Department of Religion, Philosophy and History. The position is currently located at the Kristiansand Campus. The starting date is 1 August 2013 or upon agreement.
The Department of Religion, Philosophy and History has 42 academic staff members and approximately 500 students enrolled in study programmes in religion, philosophy and history. The department promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, and offers study programmes at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels as well as in the teacher education study programme.
The appointee will primarily be responsible for teaching and supervision in philosophy at the bachelor level. The appointee may also be assigned teaching and supervision duties at the master’s level and doctoral level in the PhD program called Religion, Ethics and Society. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the further development of the research activities in philosophy.
The departmental portfolio in philosophy comprises a one-year study programme in philosophy, as well as introductory courses called Examen philosophicum and Examen facultatum. The department is in the process of creating a bachelor degree study programme in philosophy. No final decision has been reached on this matter yet.
The appointee must have professorial competency in philosophy and/or a doctoral degree in philosophy or its equivalent. The appointee must have a high level of competence in philosophy and a documented expertise in contemporary philosophy of science and/or epistemology. It is desirable that the appointee have experience of research management. Emphasis will be placed on the appointee’s previous research activity, publications at the national and international level and participation in professional international networks.
Applicants are required to demonstrate their personal suitability for the position. Emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and/or their experience of this type of collaboration. Emphasis will also be placed on the applicant’s professional and educational qualifications, collaborative abilities, independent initiative and ability to work in a systematic and goal-oriented manner. A high capacity for work and considerable flexibility are required for successful discharge of the responsibilties of the position.
The language of instruction and working language is Norwegian/or another Scandinavian language. Applicants who do not speak Norwegian or another Scandinavian language are expected to acquire the necessary proficiency to lecture in Norwegian. The University of Agder offers Norwegian language courses to international employees with little or no knowledge of Norwegian and facilitates participation in such courses. Permanently employed staff is expected to acquire good command of oral and written Norwegian within a period of two years. This is to be documented by passing the Bergen test with a score of 450 points.
It is desirable that the applicant has experience with and/or interest in the development and use of digital learning resources in their teaching.
The appointee must be able to participate in teaching, examination work and administration in the relevant subject areas according to current regulations. In accordance with responsibilities of the position and area of expertise, the appointee may also be assigned duties lying outside of the faculty/department with which the position is directly associated, for example in Continuing and Further Education.
Documentation of relevant practice-related pedagogic competency based on education or teaching/supervision is a requirement for the position. Should the appointee not possess such competency at the time of appointment, he/she must acquire this within a two-year period, for example through completing UiA’s course in university pedagogics. Possession of pedagogical qualifications beyond a basic level can give applicants a competitive advantage in a ranking of academically qualified applicants.
The Norwegian public service is committed to reflecting the diversity of society, and the personnel policy of the University of Agder aims to achieve a balanced workforce. All qualified persons are therefore encouraged to apply for the position(s), irrespective of cultural background, gender, age or disability. Women are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the public service. Organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected.
In accordance with §25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the name of the name of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews and a demonstration of their teaching qualifications, usually in the form of a trial lecture. With the applicant’s permission, UIA will also conduct a reference check before appointment.
Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.
The position is remunerated according to the State salary scale, salary plan 17.510, Associate Professor code 1011/1198, salary grade 57-64. Higher salary grades may be offered to applicants with superior qualifications. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
Information about the appointment criteria for a position as Professor/Associate Professor can be found in the “Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts”, available for download at www.uia.no/vacancies.
It is preferable that applicants submit their application and CV online at www.uia.no. Please click on the link “send application”.
The following documentation must be sent in three hard copies to the Human Resources Office, University of Agder, Post box 422, NO-4604 Kristiansand, Norway, quoting “ref.nr X/X”
CV
Publication list (Consideration will be given to collaborative work. Should it be difficult to identify the applicant’s contribution, a brief explanation of the applicant’s level of participation in the work must be included.)
Certified copies of diplomas and letters of recommendation
A maximum of ten scholarly works (including doctoral thesis/master’s thesis) that the applicant wishes to be considered during the application assessment
All application documents and attachments must be in Norwegian or another Nordic language, English or German. Applications in languages other than these will not be taken into consideration.
Applicants are fully responsible for submitting complete documentation in a sufficient number of copies within the closing date. Please note that we cannot assess your application if there are documents missing from it.
Closing date: 21. February 2013.
For further information please contact Associate Professor Håvard Løkke tel. (+47) 38 14 19 58, e-mail address havard [dot] lokke [__at__] uia [dot] no or Head of Department Ingunn Folkestad Breistein tel. (+47) 38 14 19 35, e-mail address ingunn [dot] f [dot] breistein [__at__] uia [dot] no
The Department of Philosophy II at Ruhr-University Bochum is seeking to hire a PhD student working in philosophical logic (50% TV-L E13 position, approx. 1300€/month). The position is associated with the chair of Logic and Epistemology (Prof. Heinrich Wansing) and comes with a mild teaching duty of one undergraduate class per semester. Residency in Bochum or in commutable distance is expected.
Candidates should have completed an excellent Master's thesis in philosophical logic and should have a decent background in the semantics and proof-theory of non-classical and modal logics. Moreover, candidates are supposed to have good communication skills in English. Good social skills are also required as cooperation with other researchers is expected.
The appointment is for a period of 2 years and is to be filled by April 2013. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Heinrich Wansing (Heinrich [dot] Wansing [__at__] rub [dot] de) and have to include (only in pdf format) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a two-page research proposal, and the names of two references. You are also invited to include a sample of your writing (or publication) if one is available in English, German, or Dutch. The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2013.
For further information please feel free to contact Prof. Heinrich Wansing(Heinrich [dot] Wansing [__at__] rub [dot] de).