Jobs In Philosophy
Southern Oregon University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Language, Literature, and Philosophy beginning in the Fall of 2011. We are seeking a candidate who has a passion for teaching a wide range of lower as well as upper division philosophy courses and commitment to scholarship in his/her area of specialization.
Posting Number:
0600275
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Other document: Evidence of scholarship and professional activity.
Please be certain to provide contact information for three (3) professional references in the online application.
Finalist Candidates for faculty positions shall provide copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the search committee at the time they are notified that they are a finalist.
Candidates hired for a position shall have sealed official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees mailed from the granting institutions directly to the Provost. Transcripts should be received by September 1.
Required Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter
CV
Teaching Philosophy
Other Document
College/School:
College of Arts and Sciences
Department:
Language, Literature, & Philosophy
Appointment Basis:
9 months
FTE:
1.0
Hiring Pay Rate:
$46,643
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Position Summary:
The Assistant Professor of Philosophy teaches undergraduate courses, advises students and by membership in various committees, participates in the day to day workings of the Department and the business of the University. Teaching assignments may include University Studies/Seminar, online courses, Medford and Ashland campus classes, and day, evening and weekend courses.
Minimum Qualifications:
(Fundamental/critical requirements of the position)
Ph.D. in philosophy
Experience with/ability to interact with a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications:
(Preferred qualifications that are not essential to performance of duties)
Preference will be given to candidates with some teaching experience, background in different areas of ethics, feminist philosophy, and/or political philosophy.
Application must be received by: 11-30-2010 for priority consideration
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date:
09-16-2011
To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/163287
Southern Oregon University is an equal access AA/EOE employer committed to achieving a diverse work force and, as such, is an inclusive campus community dedicated to student success, intellectual growth, and responsible global citizenship.
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University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. Asst. Prof., tenure-track, beginning Fall 2011. 2/2 load, semester system, teaching at undergraduate and MA levels. Usual non-teaching duties. Salary competitive. Opportunities available for summer and winter interim session teaching. AOS: Contemporary Analytic Metaphysics. AOC: Open. PhD or ABD (PhD completed by September 2011) in philosophy or closely related area, research program in AOS, and strong record in or promise of strong record in research and teaching required. The department has needs in history of analytic philosophy, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of religion; strengths in one or more of these areas, though not required, are assets. Teaching experience is also an asset; successful candidate may be asked to teach large course in Introduction to Philosophy. To apply go to http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/5011. The application will require letter of application, CV, and short writing sample to be uploaded. In addition three or more letters of recommendation must be sent by snail mail to Michael Liston, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, PO Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413. Review of applications will begin on November 22, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by November 29, 2010. UW-Milwaukee is an AA/EEO employer.
Tenure Track Position in Social Philosophy, Political Philosophy and/or Philosophy of Culture (Rosalind Franklin Fellowship)
In order to raise the presence of women at the highest levels of the institution, the University of Groningen has initiated the prestigious Rosalind Franklin Fellowship programme. Female academics who aim for a career towards full professorship in a European top research university, are invited to apply for a tenure track position.
The Faculty of Philosophy is looking for candidates in the field of social philosophy, political philosophy and/or philosophy of culture.
For more detailed information about the fellowship, the requirements and the application procedure, see http://www.rug.nl/filosofie/onderzoek/rff/index
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. The Faculty of Philosophy is a rich and vibrant community with an excellent record both in teaching and in research. It consists of four departments: History of Philosophy, Ethics, Practical Philosophy and Theoretical Philosophy. There are about 400 students and 35 staff members.
Mount Allison University
Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Mount Allison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in philosophy. Candidates should possess, or be nearing completion of, a PhD in philosophy and have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to research. The successful candidate will have a specialization in analytic philosophy broadly construed, along with grounding in the full tradition of the history of philosophy. Flexibility in teaching a variety of undergraduate courses is expected. For example, the incumbent might teach introductory philosophy, logic, an upper-level sequence in the history of philosophy or of analytic philosophy, and one upper-level course in the philosophy of law, Islamic philosophy, or a special topics seminar in analytic philosophy. Applicants should note that the department currently has strengths in ethics, social and political philosophy, and the philosophy of science and is therefore unlikely to hire in these areas.
The appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2011, subject to budgetary approval. Electronic or paper versions of a letter of application with curriculum vitae, transcripts, three letters of reference, teaching dossier and a sample of writing should be sent to:
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Philosophy
Mount Allison University
63D York Street
Sackville, NB E4L 1G9
Phone: 506-364-2556
Fax: 506-364-2645
Email: philosophy [__at__] mta [dot] ca
Consideration of applications will begin December 15, 2010 and will continue until an appointment is made.
Mount Allison University has earned a national reputation for its excellent undergraduate programs, which has enabled the University to recruit highly motivated students drawn from a diversity of origins and backgrounds, many of whom find their way into the philosophy program. The department is small and is therefore looking for a philosopher with broad interests and who is passionate about teaching in a liberal arts setting.
Mount Allison University welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.
The Philosophy Program in the Division of Social Science at Minot State University invites applications for a one semester sabbatical replacement for the Spring of 2011. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Philosophy, Philosophy of Human Nature, Critical Thinking, and one upper level class in area of specialty. A minimum of a master’s degree in Philosophy is required, and teaching experience is also desired. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. The successful applicant will be paid on a per course basis depending on rank.
Candidates should send (by email if possible): 1) letter of application; 2) vita, 3) two letters of recommendation, 4) transcripts, and 5) a proposed syllabus for an Introduction to Philosophy class to Dr. Stewart Kelly, Dept. of Philosophy, Minot State University, 500 University Ave. West, Minot, ND 58707.
An AA/EOE, Minot State University is built upon a core commitment to students, learning, cooperation, and respect for people and place. Minot State University encourages women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Job Announcement: Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2011. The Department of Philosophy at Colorado College seeks a candidate with teaching ability and research focus in Analytic Philosophy (including History of Analytic). Please send cover letter with CV, writing sample, at least three letters of recommendation, and relevant teaching materials (such as sample syllabi and student evaluations, if available) to Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Colorado College, 14 East Cache La Poudre, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. For more information about Colorado College, please see the website listed below. To be assured of consideration for an interview at the APA Eastern Division meeting, please submit all application materials by November 20, 2010.
Post-Doctoral Position Available
Center for Genetic Research Ethics and Law
Department of Bioethics, Case Western Reserve University
Department of Bioethics, Cleveland Clinic
The Center for Genetic Research Ethics and Law (CGREAL) is recruiting 1-2 post-doctoral trainees who have demonstrated promise as future leaders in research examining ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) in human genetics, and who would benefit from didactic training and intensive mentorship. The goal of the CGREAL Post-Doctoral Training Program is to train researchers whose work is focused on ELSI in the design and conduct of human genetic research, the translation of research results into clinical medicine, public health, and health policy needs related to genetics. We offer a flexible 1-2 year training program to help guide young investigators in this field of study and to provide them with integrated but focused training.
Program Description: CGREAL is an NIH-funded Center of Excellence in ELSI Research (CEER) directed through a collaborative partnership between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and the Cleveland Clinic. This collaboration allows post-doctoral trainees to participate in the experiential learning environments of both institutions and work closely with a network of scholars engaged in related conceptual and empirical work. Each CGREAL trainee defines a unique training program that is consistent with their personal and professional goals.
The training program consists of:
• An individualized longitudinal curriculum in ethics, genetics, and social sciences, offered through relevant academic departments and programs. Upon entry into the program, each trainee’s research and clinical training is evaluated to ascertain which “package” of courses the trainee will take;
• Direct experience with a variety of clinical and research practices, conceptual paradigms, and disciplinary approaches;
• A mentored ELSI research project designed and conducted by the trainee in collaboration with his/her mentors.
Required Qualifications: An advanced professional degree (e.g., PhD, JD, MD) in the social and behavioral sciences, genetics or other basic sciences, nursing, medicine, law, or one of the humanities. Candidates interested in clinical genetics and other translational applications of genetic technologies are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants must have completed their doctoral training prior to beginning the post-doctoral program. The post-doctoral positions are currently only open to US citizens.
Application Requirements: Candidates are required to submit the following materials: 1) a recent curriculum vitae including previous research experience; 2) a personal statement describing the reason for seeking research training and specific interests in ELSI research; 3) one general letter of recommendation; 4) letter of support from the training director or doctoral committee chairperson/advisor.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1st, 2010 and will continue until the positions are filled.
For more information, please contact:
Aaron Goldenberg at (216) 368-8729 (aaron [dot] goldenberg [__at__] case [dot] edu)
or visit our website at www.case.edu/med/bioethics/cgreal/
The Section of Philosophy and Ethics of the Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has a vacancy for a PhD in Philosophy and Ethics of Technology (1.0 fte) within the NWO-project: ‘Persuasive Technology, Allocation of Control, and Social Values – Ethical Aspects of Persuasive Technologies’.
The position is part of a larger research grant in the “Socially Responsible Innovation” program of NWO (Dutch Scientific Council) and will include researchers from psychology, philosophy and mechanical engineering.
Project description
The ethical part of the project addresses moral issues that arise when using persuasive technology. Persuasive Technologies are technologies that are intentionally designed to change the attitude and or behavior of individuals. These types of technologies raise various ethical questions, many of which have to do with a conflict between the individual values of human agents and the social values that these technologies aim to promote. The philosophical part of our research will study the ethical issues of technological ‘persuasion’. The main research question is: What are morally acceptable means of technological ‘persuasion’?
The ethical questions we consider are prompted by the technological case study, which concerns energy-saving in truck-driving. However, most of these ethical issues are of a general nature. The ethical project thus starts from the level of the concrete technological case and moves on to the level of general ethical principles and design guidelines. This will be specifically relevant for the social, political and legal aspects of persuasive technology and for the public debate about it.
Another important dimension of the project is creating and conceptualizing relationships between psychological research, philosophy and design. For this reason, candidates with an interest in philosophy of psychology or empirical philosophy are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Tasks
The PhD student is expected to do both supervised and unsupervised research, write a PhD thesis and research papers on ethical issues regarding persuasive technologies, and participate in activities of the 3TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology. A small part of the position may involve teaching in courses offered by the section. Active cooperation in the interdisciplinary setting of the project (which involves research in psychology and mechanical engineering) is required.
Qualifications
• Your prior studies and current interests prepare you to do research on and write a thesis on ethical issues related to development and usage of persuasive technologies.
• In particular, you have a Master degree in philosophy, with a proven interest in ethics and technology, or a Master degree in engineering science, with a proven interest in ethical issues.
• You aspire to further academic development, you possess excellent analytical skills and you know how to make contact outside your immediate working environment.
• You must have sufficient knowledge of the English language.
Appointment and salary
We offer:
• a full-time temporary appointment for a period of 4 years;
• a gross monthly salary of € 2042 during the first year up to € 2612 during the fourth year of the appointment;
• a holiday allowance of 8% of the yearly salary and an end year allowance of 8.3% of the yearly salary;
• a PhD program of 1,000 course hours, suited to the specific needs of the candidate;
Information
• Additional information about this position can be obtained from Dr. Andreas Spahn (a [dot] spahn [__at__] tue [dot] nl). Further general information: Mrs. Caren van Overdijk (pz [dot] ieis [__at__] tue [dot] nl). More information about the MVI program and the research done at the Section Philosophy and Ethics of Technology may be found at: http://w3.ieis.tue.nl/en/groups/aw/research/philosophyethics_of_technology/
• More information on the research at the 3TUCentre for Ethics and Technology may be found at: http://www.ethicsandtechnology.eu/research/projects/
Application
Applications should be received by 21st October 2010.
You can apply online (see URL). Please upload your application letter with motivation for application, a recent, detailed Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of (at least) two referees, and a sample of written work.
Interviews will be held on 29th October 2010 (expected date). As part of an equal opportunity scheme, women are explicitly requested to apply.
Job Description:
The American University in Cairo (AUC) announces a tenure-track position in Philosophy, to begin in fall 2011. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research agenda. Teaching experience an asset but not required. English is the language of instruction. Normal teaching load is three courses per semester, with two preparations, as most philosophy faculty teach two sections per semester of AUC's freshman/sophomore level Philosophical Thinking course. Generous research and conference grants, release time and a pre-tenure leave are available in support of research efforts. AOS: Open, AOC: History of Philosophy. Applicants with strong records of interest and achievement Ancient or Islamic philosophy are especially encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
PhD in hand at the time of appointment.
Additional Information:
For full consideration, applications should be received by Nov. 10, 2010.
Application Instructions:
All applicants must submit the following documents online: a) a current C.V; b) a letter of interest; c) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); and d) List names and contact information of at least three references familiar with your professional background. Note: Please remember your account login enables you to respond to AUC additional questions (if required).
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHICAL AND HISTORICAL INQUIRY
FACULTY OF ARTS
REFERENCE NO. 2027/0710
The Philosophy Department at the University of Sydney has internationally recognised research strengths in philosophy of science, history of philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophical logic, metaethics, decision theory, American pragmatism, feminist philosophy and metaphysics.
We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Ethics (equivalent to a U.S. Assistant Professor) to teach an introductory ethics course to students from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as specialised higher level courses. Your experience in developing high quality teaching programmes in philosophy will also see you supervise doctoral and other postgraduate research in ethics. To succeed you will possess a PhD in philosophy, be a skilful teacher and have research expertise in ethics demonstrated through high-quality publications.
The position is full time continuing subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.
Remuneration package: a competitive remuneration package of $97 172 - $115 390 is available (consisting of a base salary Level B $82 112 – $97 506, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
All applications must be submitted via The University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 8 December 2010
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.