Jobs In Philosophy
Leibniz Universität Hannover seeks to fill a post-doctoral position ("Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter") within the Institute of Philosophy.
AOS: Philosophy of Science, broadly conceived, AOC: open. Initial appointment will be for three years, after which the position will be renewable for up to two more years. The salary scale is TV-L 13, which amounts to a minimum salary of ca. 39.800 € p.a. (possibly more, depending on experience). The position is attached to the Chair for Philosophy and History of the Natural Sciences (Professor Torsten Wilholt).
The Institute of Philosophy at Leibniz Universität Hannover has recently been re-organized with the aim of establishing an emphasis on philosophy of science. For a list of current faculty and other information see http://www.philos.uni-hannover.de/philos.html?&L=1.
The primary obligations of the postholder will be to conduct research on her or his own responsibility and to fulfill a weekly teaching obligation of four hours during term period. (This will typically mean two classes, with each of them meeting once a week for 90 minutes. There are two term periods per year, each lasting 15 weeks.) Cooperation with the other members of the Institute with regard to administrative tasks will also be expected.
An official job ad was published in German and can be found under http://www.uni-hannover.de/uh/de/aktuell/jobboerse/11155/. Applications may be submitted in either English or German, with no preference given to either. The "usual application materials" mentioned in the official job ad include a cover letter highlighting your individual qualification for the position and explaining your future plans for research, a detailed CV (also including information on publications and courses taught) and photocopies of relevant certificates. Applicants should hold a PhD in philosophy or HPS (or similar program). Applicants nearing completion of their PhD can also be considered.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Torsten Wilholt (torsten [dot] wilholt [__at__] philos [dot] uni-hannover [dot] de).
Applications must be received by December 15, 2011 and should be sent to
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut für Philosophie
Prof. Dr. Torsten Wilholt
Im Moore 21
30167 Hannover
Electronic applications in pdf format are equally welcome and should be sent to Professor Wilholt's email address, given above.
Leibniz Universität Hannover aims to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invites qualified women to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. The University expressly welcomes applications by scholars and researchers from abroad.
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY, DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR APPLIED ETHICS AND PUBLIC ETHICS, CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA. This is a full professorship (level E - $175,009 plus loading, including 17% Superannuation) in the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE), an Australian Research Council Special Research involving a partnership between Charles Sturt University and The University of Melbourne. With a complement of over 20 research staff and over 50 graduate students, CAPPE is one of the world’s leading research centres in professional and applied ethics. The appointee will hold a continuing substantive appointment as Professor at Charles Sturt University and concurrently will be appointed as Director CAPPE for a fixed-term of five years. The post involves research, supervision of graduate students and academic leadership. CAPPE conducts research in a wide range of areas including criminal justice ethics, business ethics, bioethics, computer ethics, environmental ethics and global justice. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Philosophy or equivalent doctorate in a cognate area with a strong research track record in one or more field of applied philosophy and public ethics. Candidates must have also have a background in university teaching/postgraduate supervision and curriculum development together with superior administration skills including budget management and supervision of staff. Demonstrable leadership ability, and communication, entrepreneurial and networking skills are necessary. Applications close February 28th, 2012. For more information on CAPPE see website www.cappe.edu.au.Enquiries: Professor Seumas Miller: smiller [__at__] csu [dot] edu [dot] au; tel: (61)0408638043.
Academic Year 2012-13
The Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is accepting applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor with a specialty in the History of European Philosophy. The School of Arts and Sciences is seeking to rebuild a department enervated by retirements. In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching and scholarship, successful candidates will present evidence of their ability to guide the department from its present situation, housed for the time being in the Department of History and Non-Western Cultures by overseeing future searches, and developing academic programs in Philosophy, including possibly a History of Thought track. Professors at WCSU teach a 12-credit four course-load but the Philosophy coordinator will be granted a course release each semester to administer the program.
Qualifications: A PhD and substantial teaching experience is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Salary and Benefits: WCSU offers competitive salaries commensurate with candidates’ experience and a comprehensive benefit package. There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance. Additional information can be found on our website at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/
Application Materials: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements, current curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to: facultyvitae [__at__] wcsu [dot] edu Reference search #600-069 in the subject line. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Wynn Gadkar-Wilcox, Co-Chair at wilcoxw [__at__] wcsu [dot] edu
The Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies offers high quality courses in problems of philosophy, ethical theory, logic, American philosophy, ethical issues in business, health care and the nonhuman, introduction to critical reasoning, philosophy of love, religion and science while emphasizing the development of analytical thinking and the exploration of the relationship of philosophy to other disciplines.
WCSU is an AA EO Employer/Educator.
Assistant Professor - Department of Philosophy - Req. #11F57
Job Description:
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis is a comprehensive Catholic university with the nation’s largest college for women at its center. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls over 5,200 students in associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in both traditional day and weekend formats. Associate and Graduate programs enroll both women and men.
The Department of Philosophy invites applicants for an entry-level full time ranked faculty position beginning in Fall 2012, pending budget approval.
Responsibilities:
Six-course, twenty–four credit teaching load (3/3) which may include courses in the University’s interdisciplinary CORE curriculum. Courses offered in both semester and weekend formats. Summer teaching is available.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. completed by August 2012 required. AOS in biomedical ethics. AOC in at least one of these areas: social and political philosophy, Asian philosophy, or philosophy of science. The successful candidate will be grounded in the history of Western philosophy with a commitment to and demonstrated success at undergraduate teaching.
St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply as are those who will contribute to a diverse candidate pool. Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.
To Apply:
We will accept only electronic submissions. Please send electronic copies (preferably in .pdf format) of a letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of successful teaching, unofficial transcripts, and a writing sample to Human Resources Req.#11F57: email address hr [__at__] stkate [dot] edu Arrange for at least three current letters of recommendation in .pdf format to be sent to the same email address. Official transcripts will be required for hire. For more information, contact the search chair, Jeff Johnson, at jtjohnson [__at__] stkate [dot] edu Preference will be given to applications received by December 15, 2011. Position will remain open until filled.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
EEO/Drug Free Workplace
The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a professor in Business Ethics for tenure-track appointment at the assistant or untenured associate level, starting September 2012. Applicants should demonstrate achievement of, or potential for, excellence in both research and teaching. The new faculty member’s responsibilities will include teaching the MBA core ethics requirement as well as possible courses in the undergraduate and PhD programs. Applicants with a variety of backgrounds will be considered but must possess a strong foundation in ethical theory. Possible research interests include, but are not limited to, philosophical analysis of business ethics issues, decision theory, social choice theory, and behavioral aspects of ethical decision making.
To apply, please submit application letter, vita, research papers, research and teaching statements to ethicgrp [__at__] andrew [dot] cmu [dot] edu or via postal service to Rosanne Christy, Business Ethics Faculty Recruiting, Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business, Room 369 Posner Hall, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. Three letters of recommendation should also be submitted to this email or postal address. Questions about the application should be addressed to Ms. Christy at 412-268-1320.
In order to ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by December 1, 2011.
Carnegie Mellon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with particular interest in identifying women and minority applicants for faculty positions.
Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
In pursuit of this commitment, Arkansas State University (Main Campus at Jonesboro, AR) is currently accepting applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy specializing in one of Metaphysics or Philosophy of Mind with teaching competence in the other, beginning in August, 2012. Additional teaching competence in related areas in women and gender studies or philosophy of race will be considered.
A serious candidate will exhibit strong credentials in his/her area of specialization, evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in philosophy, and the potential to do meaningful research. PhD in hand required by effective date of employment. Salary is $50,000 plus benefits.
Please visit https://jobs.astate.edu for detailed information on how to apply for position F00367. Review of completed applications will begin on December 16, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
ASU is committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.
Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
In pursuit of this commitment, Arkansas State University (Main Campus at Jonesboro, AR) is currently accepting applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy specializing in one of Epistemology or Philosophy of Science with teaching competence in the other, beginning in August, 2012. Additional teaching competence in related areas in women and gender studies or philosophy of race will be considered.
A serious candidate will exhibit strong credentials in his/her area of specialization, evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in philosophy, and the potential to do meaningful research. PhD in hand required by effective date of employment. Salary is $50,000 plus benefits.
Please visit https://jobs.astate.edu for detailed information on how to apply for position F00282. Review of completed applications will begin on December 16, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
ASU is committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts at Mount St. Mary’s University invites outstanding teacher-scholars to apply for a tenure-track position to commence August 1, 2012. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the campus community. AOS: Ancient Philosophy and/or Virtue Ethics; AOC: open, but the department has a strong interest in candidates qualified to teach bio-ethics and/or environmental ethics/philosophy. The successful candidate will be well versed in the history of philosophy and qualified to teach both a two-semester historically structured introduction to philosophy, and a Moral Philosophy course, both requirements of the university’s core curriculum. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach in the masters program in philosophical studies and in the philosophy curriculum of the university’s seminary program. 7 undergraduate courses per year (2-3 preparations per semester), possible supervision of oral examinations and qualifying papers required of students in the masters program, and the usual non-teaching duties. Ph.D. strongly preferred; exceptional ABD considered. Candidates with ecclesiastical degrees are especially encouraged to apply. All candidates are encouraged to consult the department’s web page:
(http://www.msmary.edu/College_of_liberal_arts/philosophy/department-of-p...)
Beyond disciplinary expertise, the Philosophy department seeks faculty members eager to engage and support Mount St. Mary’s Catholic identity. In their letters, candidates should discuss how they will contribute to the University’s Catholic liberal arts mission, how their work engages with the Catholic intellectual tradition, and/or how their faith informs their vocation as teacher and scholar.
Mount St. Mary’s University is the second oldest Catholic university in America. Located on 1,400 acres, just outside of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the Mount offers a rigorous liberal arts education featuring a nationally recognized core curriculum and outstanding faculty with a 14:1 student to teacher ratio. The 2100-student comprehensive university is a vibrant academic community where the words Faith, Discovery, Leadership, and Community are used to describe its collective calling and promise.
A complete dossier (containing a letter of application, a CV including a list of graduate course work, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and evidence of teaching ability) should be sent to either via e-mail to resume [__at__] msmary [dot] edu with “Philosophy Search” in the e-mail subject line or to the address below. We will conduct initial interviews at the American Philosophical Association’s Eastern Division meeting in Washington, D.C., December 27-30, 2011. Review of applications will begin November 15 and will continue until the position is filled.
Mount St. Mary’s University has a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices; we actively seek and welcome applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. EOE.
Dr. Joshua Hochschild
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Philosophy Search
Mount St. Mary’s University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
The Department of Philosophy at Gettysburg College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2012. AOS: Philosophy of Peace and Non-Violence. AOC: Expertise in an underrepresented area of world philosophy such as Africana, Latino, Asian or Middle Eastern thought. Commitment to the ethos of the liberal arts tradition and a robust research trajectory should be specifically addressed in a letter of application. The successful candidate will teach a standard 3-2 load that includes courses in the history of philosophy, direct senior philosophy theses, contribute to the First Year Seminar and Peace and Justice Programs, advise major and undecided students, and actively participate in a vibrant department. Ph.D. degree in philosophy required at time of appointment. Materials, including at least two of the letters, must provide evidence of teaching excellence.
Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,600 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically under-represented in the American academy. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and disability.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference electronically to http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/227. The Philosophy Department will begin reviewing applications on December 1, and continue until an appointment is made.
AOS: Open, but we are especially interested in candidates who specialize in philosophical and/or historical issues of values, ethics, or politics in technology or science.
AOC: History and/or Philosophy of Technology, broadly construed to include medicine, engineering, and information sciences.
Duties include graduate and undergraduate teaching, including each semester an upper-division course in the history or philosophy of technology required of certain majors, M.A. and Ph.D. advising, usual non-teaching duties.
Successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the Center for Values in Medicine, Science, and Technology. For more information on the Center, visit http://values.utdallas.edu
For more information and to apply, visit http://go.utdallas.edu/par111027
Review of applications begins December 1, 2011, and continues until filled. Interviews will be conducted via Skype in late December / early January.
Starting Fall 2012. EO/AAE.