Jobs In Philosophy
Angeschlossen an das Ambiente der in ihrer Art einzigartigen Interaktiven Lernwerkstatt für Philosophie und Ethik entsteht eine Philosophische Akademie, in der man auf modernste Weise wirklich Philosophie studieren kann - nicht als tote Buchstaben, sondern als lebendiges Wissen des Menschen und seiner Rolle im Kosmos. Also so, wie es die Begründer wirklicher Philosophie: Sokrates, Plato, Epikur und deren Freundinnen und Freunde vormachten und damit Freiheit, Liebe und Weisheit in die Welt brachten.
Gesucht wird ein Assistent mit philosophischer Bildung, der die Akademieleitung zum einen organisatorisch, und zum anderen bei der Einrichtung und Bereitstellung von entsprechenden Online-Tools unterstützt. Die Anstellung ist vorerst befristet auf 18 Monate.
Lecturer in Philosophy
Full time, permanent post
AOS: Open
As a result of Professor Alex Neill's acceptance of the post of Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education, the University of Southampton seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Philosophy to join a lively, committed group of researchers and teachers. The successful candidate will show outstanding potential as a philosopher, will be enthusiastic and flexible in contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and will be keen to participate fully in the intellectual and academic activities of a department which prizes collegiality very highly. This post represents a further expansion of the Department of Philosophy and will be the fifth new appointment made in the last three years.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject area as well as proven teaching skills.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Denis McManus (mcmanus [__at__] soton [dot] ac [dot] uk).
It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to take up the post on the 1st September 2013.
Salary: £27,578 to £33,884
Reference: 190012F4
The closing date for applications is 27 JANUARY 2013. Please apply through www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. Please quote vacancy reference number 190012F4 on all correspondence. Interview dates are to be confirmed
Professor/Associate Professor, Science, Technology & Society
North Carolina State University seeks an established scholar to provide leadership for its interdisciplinary program in Science, Technology & Society (STS). The STS program provides crucial links among the University’s strengths in humanities, social science, science, technology, and engineering fields. The successful candidate will assume the directorship of the program and contribute to developing these connections further and integrating them more fully into the University’s identity. The University’s location in the state capital, and in the Research Triangle area with its multiple universities and research centers, provides a vibrant setting for STS research, outreach, and engagement.
Qualifications: Ph. D. in relevant field required. Candidates should also demonstrate an established research program directly relevant to the interdisciplinary STS field and appropriate for a tenured position in one of the participating departments: Communication, English, History, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Sociology & Anthropology, and Political Science/Public & International Affairs. A commitment to interdisciplinary research, pedagogy, and program development is essential. Duties will include scholarship, teaching, and program administration, divided between the participating department and the STS program. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.
The STS program is part of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and draws its tenure-line faculty from multiple departments. Information on the program is available at http://ids.chass.ncsu.edu/sts/ and http://tinyurl.com/be6vb8s.
To apply. Application materials must be submitted though NC State’s online portal. Please visit http://jobs.ncsu.edu/hr and search for position (00103060) to apply. You can also go the posting directly by visiting http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/17184. You will be asked to attach a letter of application addressing STS-related interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding this position may be emailed the search committee chair, William Kinsella, wjkinsel [__at__] ncsu [dot] edu.
AA/EOE. NC State welcomes applications from all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact NCSU Human Resources at 919-515-2135.
The Department of Philosophy at Macquarie University (Sydney) is a pluralist
department with recognized research excellence in many areas of Philosophy,
including ethics, social and political philosophy, aesthetics, and mind and
cognition. We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Lecturer
who will be actively engaged in our teaching programs and will develop the
research profile of the Department. The appointee will contribute to
teaching in the Mind, Metaphysics and Meaning stream of the Philosophy
Department's undergraduate and postgraduate programs, which include the
following courses: Mind, Meaning and Metaphysics; Philosophy of Science;
Biology, Mind and Culture; Knowledge and Its Limits; Body and Mind; Truth
and Reality; Metaphysics; Philosophy of Cognitive Science. The appointee
will also contribute to teaching of Critical Thinking on a regular basis and
will be expected to convene it from to time.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the selection
criteria below and attach as a separate document in the application process.
a PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment
an established research track record of high quality peer reviewed
publications, including a list of publications
a sample of work
potential to apply for research grants from national and international
research bodies
demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching
the potential to undertake Postgraduate supervision in Philosophy
capacity to work in a pluralist department and collaborate with other
teachers and researchers
Salary Package: from $85,295 - $100,919 p.a. (Level B), plus 17% employer's
superannuation and annual leave loading
Appointment Type: full-time, continuing
Enquiries: Associate Professor JP Deranty on jp [dot] deranty [__at__] mq [dot] edu [dot] au or +61 2
9850 6773
Applications Close: 31 January 2013
Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social
inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women
(particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians,
people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds.
Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online
recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote
location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the
enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.
Postdoc Position in Philosophy (three years fulltime)
The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Vacancy number 212285
Job description
The postdoc will conduct research on historical and/or systematic aspects of infinite regresses in philosophy. The position is situated within the research project on infinite regresses in epistemology, funded by the Dutch National Science Foundation NWO. The project is carried out in the Department of Theoretical Philosophy. Head of the project is Prof. Jeanne Peijnenburg.
Profile
Candidates for this postdoc position:
• have a Ph.D. in philosophy or in another field that is demonstrably relevant;
• have a background in, or familiarity with, the regress problem in epistemology or in the history of philosophy;
• have an excellent command of English and are prepared to present their research results in English;
• are willing and able to teach a small number of courses.
Conditions of employment
The University of Groningen offers a salary that is determined in accordance with the current scales as set out in the collective labor agreement for the Dutch universities (CAO) and has a range between € 3,195 and € 4,374 gross per month dependent on qualifications and experience. The position is temporary, with a maximum of three years (initial appointment of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year). A part-time appointment at 0.8 fte for four years is possible.
Organisation
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education. The Faculty of Philosophy is a rich and lively community of excellent lecturers and researchers.
How to apply
To apply for the postdoc position, please send an e-mail to Mrs Anita Willems-Veenstra (A [dot] Willems-Veenstra [__at__] rug [dot] nl) and attach:
• in one file: a letter of application with reference to the vacancy number (also including an explanation of why you are particularly qualified for this project) and a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a short summary of your dissertation, and the names and contact information of two academic references);
• a writing sample (such as a research paper or part of your dissertation).
The closing date for applications is April 8, 2013.
Interviews are planned in the the first half of May.
LECTURER IN PHILOSOPHY
Level B (fixed term, 3 years)
School of Humanities
The University of Adelaide invites applications for the fixed term post of Lecturer (Level B) in Philosophy. The area of specialization is Ethics.
The position is available from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2016. Salary range: $83,620-$99,300 per annum, plus attractive superannuation benefits. For further particulars, selection criteria and instructions on the format for applications see the University website on information for future staff:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/current/index.html#academic
For information about the department visit:
http://www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/philosophy/
or contact Jordi Fernández at:
jorge [dot] fernandez [__at__] adelaide [dot] edu [dot] au
Applications, addressing the selection criteria and including residency status and the names, addresses and email details of three referees, should be emailed to:
georgina [dot] deally [__at__] adelaide [dot] edu [dot] au
by 15 February, 2013.
At Chair level we will offer highly competitive packages for outstanding candidates.
Salary for Senior Lecturer/Reader: £45,941 – £69,412 per year.
Salary for Lecturer £37,382 - £50,186
Birmingham Philosophy Department is in a period of marked expansion and the University of Birmingham is investing significantly in Philosophy. Birmingham is already well-established as a UK department and known as being internationally excellent in a number of areas. The current expansion aims to build upon current strengths and develop new ones. The aim is for Birmingham to become one of the foremost philosophy departments in the UK for research, graduate supervision and undergraduate teaching. In order to achieve this goal a number of staff have already been appointed or are in the process of being appointed at the levels of Professor, Lecturer and Birmingham Fellow. To these already strong appointments we also wish to appoint a lecturer in ethics and two further posts which are open rank and open-specialty.
The University sees Birmingham Philosophy Department as central to its ambition to enhance its global profile over the next five years and it invites applications from world-leading scholars who share this ambition. The department currently has staff who are actively engaged across the philosophical spectrum and applications from all areas of the discipline are welcomed. The department seeks applications from academics at all levels, and will judge these according to academic merit. At junior levels research excellence, innovation and commitment to the ambitions of the department and University will be essential and at senior levels significant contributions to the discipline in terms of agenda-setting publications and an outstanding track record of scholarship, supervision and leadership will be important.
Informal enquiries: Dr Iain Law T: +44 (0)121 414 8336. To download
further details and to submit an electronic application online visit www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs.
Alternatively, information can be obtained from our HR Shared Services Centre
T: +44 (0)121 415 9000. Closing date: 11 January 2013 Job reference: 51008
Full-time, two-year, non-tenure track position beginning Fall 2103. The position's main responsibility is teaching undergraduate courses in both philosophy and literature. The position carries a 3/3 teaching load, with an additional requirement to perform internal divisional work and to develop initiatives to promote the humanities at Drury University and in surrounding communities. The successful candidate will possess a solid knowledge of philosophical theories in ethics and an ability to teach ethics through an analysis of literary works would be additionally desirable, as well as solid knowledge of the literature of an historical period between antiquity and the Enlightenment (specific time period and cultural context open.) An ability to focus pedagogically on the philosophical and literary dimensions of such works is highly desirable. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and an earned doctorate in either philosophy or literature, with a significant background in the alternate discipline.
Drury's Humanities Division boasts a highly collegial, collaborative, and interdisciplinary culture. The Division has seven majors, including philosophy, literature, religion, writing, communication, foreign languages, and history.
The successful applicant's cover letter will address the above areas, as well as the position's specific teaching needs, including a) a general education freshman seminar in an open philosophical topic, b) multiple sections of ethics, required by the general education curriculum, some of which should focus on philosophical theory, and some of which can focus on literature, c) a lower division survey of literature course, and d) a cross-listed philosophy and literature upper divisional seminar course on a literary period (between antiquity and the Enlightenment), taught with both target audiences in mind. In subsequent years additional opportunities for teaching different cross-listed philosophy and literature upper divisional seminars are available.
Position remains open until filled. Review of applications will be January 13, 2013. To apply, email Philosophy/English Search Committee Chair at humsearch [__at__] drury [dot] edu and attach in one file (PDF or Word) the following: a cover letter highlighting interest and qualifications for the position, a complete and current curriculum vitae including evidence of teaching quality, and contact information of at least three references.
Oriel College, University of Oxford, UK: Tutorial Fellowship (CUF) in Philosophical Theology £42,883-£57,581.
http://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/content/academic-vacancies
The Humanities Institute of the Universidad Diego Portales, in Santiago, Chile, seeks a Ph.D. in Philosophy (or related discipline), with specialization in Social and Political Philosophy. Successful candidate will have an international reputation, experience teaching at the graduate level, and publications in the areas of specialization. Responsibilities: teaching 3 courses per year, graduate advising, research, and usual departmental service.
Applications will be received until December 28, 2012. The preferred starting dates are March or August 2013. Please send (by email to: concursoidh [__at__] mail [dot] udp [dot] cl) letter of application, CV, up to 3 writing samples. Additionally, 2 to 3 letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Concurso IDH, Instituto de Humanidades, Universidad Diego Portales, Ejército Libertador 278, 8370056 - Santiago, Chile.