Jobs In Philosophy
Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning August 2011. AOS: Metaphysics and Epistemology broadly construed to include related areas in History of Analytical Philosophy, Philosophical Logic, Philosophy of Mind and General Philosophy of Science. Some preference may be given to candidates approaching these areas formally or empirically. AOC: Open, but willingness to teach History of Ancient or Modern Philosophy is a plus. Advanced ABDs will be considered at the level of Instructor, but Ph.D. completion should occur by August 2012. Five undergraduate courses a year. Substantive research program. Standard service duties. Opportunity for summer teaching.
Address personal letter of application to Bruce Glymour, M&E Search Committee Chair, Department of Philosophy. Send entire application package (letter, CV, writing sample, three letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching effectiveness) electronically as Word or PDF documents to the department assistant at philosophy [__at__] ksu [dot] edu. Review of applications will start on April 28th and will continue until the position is filled. Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer actively seeking diversity among its employees. The Philosophy Department strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, the University is required to run a background check on the final candidate.
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY/THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: Visiting Assistant Professor. PhD strongly preferred. One year appointment beginning August 2011, with the possibility of renewal. AOS: Social and Political Philosophy and/or Ethics broadly construed. AOC: the Department has particular teaching needs in applied ethics ( especially biomedical ethics) and logic. Teaching load is 3/3. Competitive salary and benefits. To apply, please send complete dossier (cover letter, CV, and short writing sample) as email attachment (Word or PDF only) to Joy Tassey, Philosophy Department Administrator, at jtassey [__at__] binghamton [dot] edu, indicating "VAP Application" in the subject line. Confidential letters of recommendation may be sent in electronic form via Interfolio, or in hard copy to Department of Philosophy, VAP Search, Binghamton University, Box 6000 Binghamton NY 13902-6000. The Department will conduct Skype interviews beginning immediately; search continues until position is filled. Binghamton University and the State University of New York are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Listening to people's philosophical ideas and present them accademically and look into any metaphysical facts and valuable information that potentially contribute toward grater understanding of the world and the nature of human perception and consciousness and how individual knowledge whether tested or untested affects and influences others views and opinions as well as belief systems based on their background, culture and society. Also offering training programmes in development of human potential.
Job No.495677
Faculty/Portfolio: Faculty of Law
Location:Clayton Campus
Employment Type:Full-time
Duration:12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $82,011 - $97,390 pa Level B (includes 9% employer superannuation)
Monash research addresses national issues and global needs. It also improves lives in the communities we serve. If you want to challenge yourself – and do it on a global stage – then Monash could be the place for you.
To attract excellent people we know we need to offer excellent benefits and conditions. That's why when you join Monash, you'll join a workplace where fairness and flexibility are standards, not afterthoughts. We offer a variety of professional development opportunities, support for research, generous maternity/parental leave and work arrangements that acknowledge one size doesn't fit all.
The Opportunity
Join a research team, working on legal philosophy and constitutional interpretation, comprising Professor Jeff Goldsworthy, Dr Dale Smith and Dr Patrick Emerton. The Australian Research Council funded project aims to apply contemporary philosophy of language to the interpretation of written constitutions, particularly Australia's.
Candidates for the Postdoctoral Fellowship should have completed a doctorate in philosophy, with a specialisation in philosophy of language, at the time of appointment. Candidates with a doctorate in law specialising in constitutional theory or legal philosophy will also be considered. A record of published research is desirable.
The appointment is for one year full-time, commencing on 1 October 2011 (subject to negotiation).
Teaching opportunities for applicants with legal qualifications may also be available. To apply please go to: http://www.monash.edu.au/jobs/
This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
Enquiries
Professor Jeff Goldsworthy on +61 3 9905 3337
Closing Date
Sunday 1 May 2011, 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time
The Land of Lower Saxony sponsors excellent young PhD students in the course of their work towards a doctoral degree. These funds support the PhD programme “Biodiversity and Society – social dimensions of the protection and use of biological diversity” directed by the Göttingen Graduate School for Social Sciences (GGG) under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Rainer Marggraf from the Department for Agricultural Economics and Rural Development.
Research on biodiversity is a core academic element at the Georg-August-University in Göttingen. The aim of the PhD programme is to discuss the protection and use of biological diversity from the social scientific point of view.
In the PhD course, researchers from the following areas cooperate with the objective of developing an interdisciplinary perspective on protecting and sustainably using biological diversity:
Agricultural Sciences (Environmental and Resource Economics, Agro-Ecology, Rural Management, Crop Sciences), Economic Sciences (Environmental and Institutional Economics, Production and Logistics), Social Sciences (cooperative behaviour of economic, state and social actors), Biology (Didactics of biology, Social and Communication Psychology), Legal Studies (International Business and Environmental Law) as well as Philosophy (Applied Philosophy and Ethical Studies).
With this study places no financial support is added. For financial support you have to contact other institutions like the German Exchange Service DAAD or the online job markets. For further information on the core topic areas as well as on the participating scientists and scholars please go to www.biodiversitaet-gesellschaft.uni-goettingen.de. You may also find information on the documents required there.
Göttingen University aims to increase the ratio of women in areas, in which women are underrepresented and therefore, explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. Appropriately qualified, severely disabled persons are treated preferentially.
Application is asked to be sent until 04. June 2011 (incoming mail Central European Time).
Please send the application in one single file (pdf) only to: biodiv [__at__] uni-goettingen [dot] de
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Calgary invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship starting on September 1, 2011. The area of specialization is logic or the philosophy of science. The fellow will be expected to have a well-defined research project, teach one course in the area of specialization, and participate in the research activities of the Department. All requirements for the PhD must have been completed by the starting date and no more than five years before it. The stipend is $50,000 Canadian per year.
Specific inquiries about this position may be directed to: Ali Kazmi, Head, Department of Philosophy, University of Calgary, akazmi [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
Complete dossiers, including a cv, at least three letters of reference, postgraduate transcripts, a recent sample of writing, and a detailed research proposal may be sent to: Merlette Schnell, Manager, Department of Philosophy, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 CANADA, schnell [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2011 or until the position is filled.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, invites applications for a position at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. The position will be full time and permanent subject to a three-year probationary period.
Candidates in any field of philosophy will be considered. However, we are particularly interested in candidates with diverse expertise in both a traditional core area of Western philosophy and an area outside the traditional core areas of Western philosophy. For example, ethics plus feminist philosophy, epistemology plus Indian philosophy, or early modern philosophy plus African philosophy, etc.
Candidates should possess a PhD, tertiary teaching experience, and a publication record commensurate with the level of appointment. Postgraduate supervision experience is desirable for appointment at the rank of Senior Lecturer.
To apply, submit a covering letter, detailed CV with details (including e-mail addresses) of three academic referees, evidence of teaching quality, and certified copies of identity documents and qualifications, to Ms Pumla Ngcobo, Humanities Human Resources Office, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Private Bag 3, WITS 2050, South Africa. Applications may alternatively be emailed to Pumla [dot] Ngcobo [__at__] wits [dot] ac [dot] za
Enquiries about the position may be directed to the Head of the Department of Philosophy at +27 011 717 4345 or philosophy [__at__] social [dot] wits [dot] ac [dot] za
Closing date for applications is 30 April 2011. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment and to continue searching after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and will be asked to submit a research sample such as a journal article or book chapter. No submitted application materials will be returned.
UNSW is one of Australia's most progressive teaching and research-intensive universities, with a particular commitment to fundamental and applied research, social engagement and an international perspective. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences was ranked as one of the top four universities in the Humanities and Creative Arts in the Federal Government’s inaugural Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ranking, with a 5 in History and a 4 in Philosophy. The Faculty is now seeking an outstanding scholar and an inspiring academic leader to be the next Head of the School of History and Philosophy. The person appointed will:
1. Play a leading role in building on the School's ERA research achievements
2. Ensure the continued excellence of its teaching programs at all levels
3. Contribute to the implementation of a new Faculty plan
4. Make a substantial contribution to the Faculty's senior management team.
As an internationally respected scholar in a relevant field, with an established research and publication profile, your leadership experience in a university or comparable institution will enable you to bring to the role:
1. A breadth of academic vision and intellectual enthusiasm that encompasses the range of disciplines within the School
2. The ability to motivate and manage people in the context of a 'performance-based meritocracy'
3. The organizational skills needed to reinforce research capacity and performance, to enhance the quality of student experience, and to develop the Faculty's reputation, both within and beyond the University
4. The energy and resilience needed to deal with the challenges and opportunities offered by an ambitious university, including change management
5. The communication skills necessary to take the School forward and to represent UNSW in forums such as the Group of Eight.
The appointment as Head of School is a full-time five-year renewable position, and the successful candidate will also hold a substantive continuing appointment either as a Professor or Associate Professor. The Head of School appointment offers an attractive remuneration package.
EEO groups are encouraged to apply. The University reserves the right to fill the position by invitation. Applicants should address the selection criteria contained in the Position Statement systematically in their application.
To obtain the position description and full documentation, and for further enquiries please contact Dr Rosalind De Sailly, Principal Consultant, on rdesailly [__at__] gmail [dot] com or +61 (0) 414 574 945.
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Pace University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 2011.The appointment will be primarily on the New York City Campus, but some teaching will also be required on the Westchester campus, located approximately 30 miles north of New York City.
The position requires a PhD degree in either Philosophy or Religious Studies. The successful candidate must demonstrate proven excellence in teaching introductory as well as upper level courses within the disciplines of both philosophy and religious studies. The specific area of specialization is open, but the candidate must demonstrate a passion for and a commitment to teaching students to read and understand the great sacred and secular texts of a wide range of philosophical and religious traditions. The successful candidate is also expected to develop an active research/scholarship program that involves undergraduate students.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of their research and teaching philosophies, and three letters of reference to:
dysondean [__at__] pace [dot] edu
or
Search Committee, Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies Office of the Dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
Pace University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
MCTC is a two-year college located in downtown Minneapolis, serving the diverse, multicultural communities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We provide a comprehensive offering of developmental, liberal arts, pre-professional, professional, and technical programs.
Responsibilities:
* Teaching courses in Philosophy, primarily college-level introductions and Ethics.
* Participating in and leading review and implementation of curriculum in a consensus-driven department.
* Participating in student assessment and departmental meetings.
* Participating actively in the college community through committee work and inter-departmental collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master’s degree with a major in Philosophy, or Master’s degree with 16 graduate semester credits (24 graduate quarter credits) in Philosophy
Preferred Qualifications:
* Autonomous classroom teaching experience (2+ years)
* Critical Race Theory—coursework and/or practice in critical race theory; demonstrated commitment and connection to communities of color
* Demonstrated commitment to the academic needs of non-traditional students, including non-native speakers of English, older students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students
* Ph.D.
* Community College Experience— two or more years’ teaching experience in a community or combined community and technical college
* Multicultural/Cross-cultural Texts— two or more years of classroom teaching experience and/or significant graduate level coursework in multicultural philosophical theories, pedagogies and settings
* Assessment— demonstrated experience with the development of assessment strategies and practices across classroom, department, and college levels
* Service Learning/Civic Engagement/Social Responsibility— documented experience with service learning/public work/social responsibility practices in the classroom
Salary: $33,500 - $68,500
Begin Review Date: Materials submitted electronically on or before April 8, 2011 will receive priority review.
How to Apply: Submit your application online at: http://hr.powerobjects.com/hr/viewpostings.jsp?positiontype=Faculty&post...