Jobs In Philosophy
Department: Philosophy
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Search #: 13-027
Posted: Oct 15, 2012
Specialization(s): Biomedical Ethics or Ethics of Genetic Engineering or Applied Ethics, plus one of the natural sciences or STS (Science, Technology and Society)
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
Normal teaching load is four courses per semester, which could be reduced for significant curriculum development and research. Successful candidate will be expected to teach two Ethics courses in the general education program, one course in area of specialization, and one related upper-division course, such as Philosophy of Science. All faculty share student advising and committee assignments.
Required Qualifications:
Degrees in both Philosophy and in a natural science or in the field of Science, Technology and Society (STS). The applicant should have a PhD in one and an advanced degree, or equivalent, in the other.
Evidence of ability to teach university courses. Ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity, leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in biomedical ethics or ethics of genetic engineering or applied ethics, plus an advanced degree in a natural science or Science, Technology and Society. Demonstrated record of leadership in university curriculum development.
Application Process:
Send a complete dossier electronically by accessing the following Interfolio URL: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/17693
The dossier should include a resumé, sample syllabus, teaching evaluations, 3 letters of recommendation, and a sample publication.
In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by February 28, 2013. Position will remain open until filled.
SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women and minority group member applications.
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 is for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of renewal following a favourable review. The appointment (51% at Philosophy and 49% at Jewish Studies) will begin on July 1, 2013, by which time the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D.
Candidates 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. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Philosophy Department at the graduate and undergraduate level, and contribute to the integration of Jewish philosophy into the undergraduate and graduate programs in Jewish Studies. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by visiting 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 sample of academic writing, and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy). If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca. All application materials should be submitted online.
The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two clearly labelled files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
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 the closing date, December 15, 2012. This search will remain open until filled. This e-mail address may also be used to send additional documents that cannot be accommodated using the online application system.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2012. 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.
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.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY, Burnaby, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada. Four-year limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; beginning 1 September 2013, with some possibility of a tenure–track position at the end of the contract. AOS: Open AOC: Open. Ph.D. required by 1 September 2013. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate instruction as well as graduate supervision; normally two courses per term, one term research, on a trimester system. For additional information about the department consult: http://www.sfu.ca/philosophy . Applicants should send, in pdf format, a letter of application, a CV, a writing sample, and teaching portfolio to wwwphil [__at__] sfu [dot] ca . Applicants should instruct at least three referees to send letters, also in pdf, to the same address. Review of applications will begin January 3rd, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competition will be collected. For further details see: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html
The ideal candidate will be an experienced scholar who has administrative experience or shows promise as such. Interested persons should be able to teach two or more core courses in Black Studies. Scholarly specialization is open, but the ability to teach and conduct research in one or more of the following areas is a plus: African American expressive culture, including forms, traditions, and factors impacting cultural production; Black politics, elite structures, and power in American society; African American social and cultural movements; African American community life, including but not limited to comparative religious expression, philosophical traditions, family, entrepreneurial activity, media traditions and representations, health beliefs and behavior, psychology, intellectual history, and womanist perspectives. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Additional details about this position:
http://cas.umkc.edu/blackstudies/pdfs/professor-director-black-studies-p...
Applicant packets will only be accepted through UMKC Human Resources online job search.
"The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, students and staff who will further enrich our campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success."
"Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status."
"UMKC is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer, fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff."
Apply by 15 January 2013 for the
- Three-Year Doctoral Program in Ancient Philosophy,
- Or for pre-doctoral studies of one year.
The Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy (http://www.gsap.hu-berlin.de) at the Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin (http://www.hu-berlin.de) is pleased to offer up to four fellowships for doctoral studies in Ancient Philosophy and Science. Two of these fellowships are reserved for non-German applicants because they are funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
The fellowships cover the living costs at Berlin and are for full-time study only. There are no tuition fees, but there are low administrative fees amounting to ca. 250-300 Euros per semester (and cover free public transportation in Berlin).
Students may also apply for a funded pre-doctorial year of studies at the Graduate School. Typical candidates for this option are students who hold a BA in philosophy or classics (but not an MA) and want to take a PhD without first taking an MA (which is the typical path within the German system of higher education).
The Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy
The GSAP provides a structured doctoral program in ancient philosophy and science (in English and German). The three-year program leads to the doctoral degree in Philosophy or Classics. It includes colloquia, dissertation seminars, reading groups, international workshops, and intensive short courses. The program culminates in the writing of a doctoral dissertation (in English or German).
The School’s core faculty:
- Prof. Jonathan Beere
- Prof. Stephen Menn
- Prof. Philip van der Eijk
- Dr. Jacob Rosen
- Tim Wagner
The School is embedded in a lively community of scholars and institutions (like the Excellence Cluster Topoi) all devoted to ancient studies.
The international Ancient Philosophy & Science Network (APSN)
Students of the program are automatically part of the international Ancient Philosophy & Science Network (APSN) initiated by the Graduate School. The APSN involves collaboration with five international partner institutions in the field of ancient philosophy and science:
- University of Chicago (Philosophy and Classics)
- University of Leuven (Philosophy, De Wulf-Mansioncentre)
- Princeton University (Philosophy and Classics)
- University of Toronto (Philosophy and Classics)
- University of Cambridge (History and Philosophy of Science)
Applications
The closing date for applications for the fellowships is 15 January. The doctoral fellowships advertised here have no thematic restrictions. Interviews will be held at Berlin (presumably during the second last week of March 2013). Candidates from overseas will not need to travel to Berlin for an interview.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
for an Austrian Science Fund (FWF) project (Project No: P 25284-G15)
The Enlightened Subject. Sameness and Self from Condillac to Reinhold.
Job specification:
- Provide research assistance
- Discuss relevant material und cooperate with the project leader
- Prepare publications on topics related to the project
- Organize workshops und symposia relating to the project
- Provide administrative support
Professional Qualifications:
- PhD in Philosophy with a thesis in eighteenth-century philosophy of mind.
- Current research project(s) in eighteenth-century philosophy of mind.
- Broad knowledge of eighteenth-century philosophy (English, French and German language sources).
- Fluent at English and German. Working knowledge of French and Latin.
- Familiarity with the philological and interdisciplinary aspects of historical work in philosophy.
Personal Profile:
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
- Reliability
Job Starting Date: 01 February 2013
Applications (CV, list of publications, brief account of PhD thesis and of current research projects, two letters of recommendation) should reach the address below by
14 December 2012 (by email or post):
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Udo Thiel, Karl-Franzens- Universität Graz, Institut für Philosophie, Heinrichstr. 33/P, A-8010 Graz, Austria. Email: udo [dot] thiel [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at
Stellenausschreibung
Bei der Sächsischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig sind im Akademievorhaben „Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi: Briefwechsel. Text – Kommentar – Wörterbuch Online“ ab dem 1. Januar 2013 zum frü¬hestmöglichen Zeitpunkt zwei Mitarbeiterstellen zu besetzen. Gesucht werden
eine/ein wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiterin/Mitarbeiter zur Leitung der Arbeitsstelle
sowie
eine wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiterin/Mitarbeiter.
Die Einstellung erfolgt zunächst für zwei Jahre, eine Weiterbeschäftigung wird in Aussicht gestellt.
Entgeltgruppe: TV-L 13.
Stellenumfang: Vollzeit. Die Stellen sind nicht teilzeitgeeignet.
Arbeitsort: Dresden.
Dem Briefwechsel des Philosophen, Dichters, Schriftstellers und Wirtschaftsreformers Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi (1743-1819) kommt eine einzigartige Bedeutung für das Verständ¬nis der Epoche der Klassischen Deutschen Philosophie zu – sowohl wegen seiner philoso¬phischen Aus¬richtung, die die Diskurslage der Epoche in seiner ganzen Breite und Vielfalt spiegelt, als auch wegen des Kreises der an ihm Beteiligten, der nahezu alle Repräsentanten des geistig-kulturellen Lebens um 1800 umfasst. Auf der Grundlage dieses Briefwechsels, von dem die späteren Jahre Jacobis (Oktober 1794 bis März 1819) noch zu edieren und zu kommentieren sind, wird zudem ein „Wörterbuch der Klassischen Deutschen Philosophie“ erarbeitet. Die Text¬grundlage des Wörterbuchs besteht aus dem Komplex sowohl der philo¬sophischen und lite¬rarischen Schriften als auch aus der gesamten Korrespondenz. Die Edi¬tion erscheint im Verlag frommann-holzboog, Stuttgart. Das Projekt steht unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Walter Jaeschke und Prof. Dr. Birgit Sandkaulen.
Aufgaben:
- Textedition und Kommentierung des Briefwechsels Jacobis vom Herbst 1794 bis zum Frühjahr 1819.
Voraussetzungen:
- Promotion im Fach Philosophie oder verwandten Fächern;
- mehrjährige Erfahrung im Umgang mit Handschriften aus der Zeit um 1800;
- sehr gute Kenntnisse der Klassischen Deutschen Philosophie und ihres literarischen und politischen Umfelds.
Die Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen in der Forschung an und fordert deshalb besonders Frauen auf, sich zu bewerben. Schwer¬behin¬derte werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt eingestellt.
Aussagekräftige Bewerbungen (nur postalisch) mit Lebenslauf, Zeugnissen und Qualifikati¬onsnachweisen bitten wir bis zum 15.12.2012 zu richten an:
Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig,
c/o Generalsekretärin Frau Dr. Ute Ecker, Karl-Tauchnitz-Str. 1, 04107 Leipzig.
Responsibilities: Research and teaching (2 classes per semester, each meeting 1.5 hours per week); also work in the Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy and Excellence Cluster Topoi; for candidates not finished with the doctorate, completion of the dissertation.
The position is like an Assistant Professorship, except that there is no tenure track. For additional information, candidates are encouraged to consult www.ancient-philosophy.de. The salary will be approximately €36,000 per year. There are salary supplements for candidates who are married and/or have children.
Requirements:
Diploma or master's degree in Philosophy or Classics, preferably a completed doctorate in ancient philosophy; good general knowledge of philosophy, especially Kant, Wittgenstein and history and philosophy of mathematics and logic; excellent English (written and spoken), Latin and Greek; fluency in German desirable but not necessary.
Applicants should submit a CV including transcripts, a writing sample (maximum 30 pages), a short description of the candidate's planned research over the next few years (about 1 page), 2-4 letters of recommendation by teachers or supervisors who can provide details about their profile and, in case the dissertation hasn’t been finished, a detailed work plan and schedule.
Applications stating the reference number AN/158/12 are to be sent within six weeks to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Prof. Jonathan Beere, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin.
Prof. Beere expects to interview candidates at the Atlanta meeting of the APA. Candidates who plan to attend are requested to submit their applications as soon as possible, at the latest by December 10th, to katrin [dot] meinke [__at__] hu-berlin [dot] de.
The Humboldt-Universität aims at increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female researchers to apply. Applications from abroad are most welcome. Applicants from minority groups are also most welcome. Preference will be given to disabled persons with equal qualifications.
The University of Macau is a leading higher educational institution in Macao and is making strides towards becoming internationally recognized for its excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. The University is growing rapidly with a number of new strategic initiatives, including the relocation to a new campus and the establishment of the largest Residential College system in Asia. The new campus will be 20 times larger than the present one with a projected increase of 40% in student intake and faculty size. English is the University’s working language.
The Philosophy and Religious Studies Programme within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSH) invites applications for the positions of Full, Associate or Assistant Professor.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field. The Areas of Specialisation and Areas of Competence are open, but particular teaching needs within the Programme are primarily in the areas of ethics, Asian philosophy and religions, logic, philosophy of religion and political philosophy. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to teaching in one or more of these areas.
The selected candidates are expected to assume duty in August 2013.
Position and Remuneration
Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, current position and professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions.
Application Procedure
Applicants should visit http://www.umac.mo/vacancy for more details, and apply ONLINE at Jobs@UM (https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment) (Ref. No.: FSH/DHIST/PHI/FAA/2013). Review of applications will commence on 1 December 2012 and continue until the positions are filled. Other contact points are:
Human Resources Office
University of Macau, Av. Padre Tomás Pereira, Taipa, Macau
Website: https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment; Email: vacancy [__at__] umac [dot] mo
Tel: +853 8397 8593 or +853 8397 8592; Fax: +853 8397 8694
The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.
***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Tenure-Track Position in the Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer beginning fall of 2013. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy prior to appointment. The areas of specialization and competence are open. The Department, however, will also take into consideration its own research and teaching interests, as well as its need to diversify its curriculum. The language of instruction at Ben-Gurion University is Hebrew; hence, the ability to teach in Hebrew is mandatory.
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2013.
Applications must include the following:
• A cover letter stating willingness to begin teaching in the fall of 2013.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• A “Scientific Biography” outlining research orientation and a description of future research plans.
• A description of four courses the candidate can teach.
• Electronic copies of 2 articles (published or unpublished).
• Three letters of recommendation.
All materials should be sent electronically to the Search Committee, Dept. of Philosophy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: lizsh [__at__] bgu [dot] ac [dot] il.
Please make sure that each document is sent in a file which contains the name of the applicant.