Jobs In Philosophy
The Clinical Center Department of Bioethics invites individuals with JD, MD, PhD, or other relevant graduate training to apply for its two-year fellowship program beginning in September 2011. Fellows will study and participate in mentored theoretical and empirical research related to the ethics of clinical medicine, health policy, human subject research, genetics, or other bioethical fields of interest. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple publications in premier academic journals. Fellows will participate in bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultation, IRB deliberations a clinical research training course and multiple educational opportunities at the NIH.
Applications should include CV, 1000-word statement of interest, official transcript, writing sample not to exceed 30 pages collectively, and three letters of reference.
Application deadline: RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 31, 2010.
Mail applications to Becky Chen, Bioethics, NIH, 10 Center Dr., 10/1C118, Bethesda, MD 20892-1156. 301-496-2429.
bchen [__at__] cc [dot] nih [dot] gov.
See: http://www.bioethics.nih.gov/education/post-doc.shtml
Department of Bioethics – NIH
10 Center Drive
10/1C118
Bethesda, MD 20892-1156
If you have questions, contact: Becky Chen, 301-496-2429; bchen [__at__] cc [dot] nih [dot] gov. Further information: www.bioethics.nih.gov
Post baccalaureate, pre doctoral and post doctoral fellows will study and participate in mentored theoretical and empirical research related to the ethics of health policy, human subject research, international research ethics, genetics, or other bioethical fields of interest. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple publications in premier academic journals. Fellows will participate in case conferences, ethics consultations, review of research protocols, bioethics seminars, and many other educational opportunities.
No bioethics experience required or expected. Two-year positions begin September 2011. Students planning to pursue MD, JD, PhD, Nursing or other graduate degrees or those who have achieved these degrees are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with Federal guidelines.
Applications to include: resume/CV, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, 1000-word statement of interest, a writing sample(s) not to exceed 30 pages collectively, and three letters of recommendation. Postdoctoral application deadline is December 31, 2010. Post baccalaureate and pre doctoral application deadline is January 15, 2011.
Mail applications to:
Becky Chen
Department of Bioethics – NIH
10 Center Drive
10/1C118
Bethesda, MD 20892-1156
If you have questions, contact: Becky Chen, 301-496-2429; bchen [__at__] cc [dot] nih [dot] gov. Further information: www.bioethics.nih.gov
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
University System of Georgia
Assistant Professor of Ancient Philosophy—Search #59254
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Literature and Philosophy
The Department of Literature and Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Ancient Philosophy. Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving more than 19,000 students in fall 2009, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.
Within this setting, the Literature and Philosophy Department helps students to become incisive in their critical thinking, effective as communicators, aware of cultural diversity, and skillful as interpreters of the written and spoken word in many areas of life. The Department values its long history of strong teaching and looks for teaching expertise in its new hires.
Our philosophy majors build a foundational knowledge of philosophy through a study of major works and issues in Logic, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics, and the history of Philosophy. This program of study creates a balanced liberal education and fosters the individual’s self-knowledge and personal growth. Our faculty are committed to academic excellence, innovative instruction, and collaborative service to the community.
Position Description. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Literature and Philosophy, the Assistant Professor of Ancient Philosophy position requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities and a terminal degree. The Assistant Professor will teach 3 courses per semester, usually including Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking. The University, College, and Department look for a strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship as the basis for successful tenure and promotion. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Ancient Philosophy by August 1, 2011.
• At least part-time demonstrated teaching expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Preference may be given to candidates who, besides their area of expertise in Ancient Philosophy, have an area of concentration in one or more of the following fields: Medieval Philosophy, Non-Western Philosophy, Applied Ethics, or Formal Logic.
Screening of applications begins October 22, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2011. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least four professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Dr. William Eaton, Search Chair, Search # 59254
Department of Literature and Philosophy
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8023
Statesboro GA 30460-8023
Electronic mail: weaton [__at__] georgiasouthern [dot] edu
Telephone: 912-478-5128
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu, http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/, or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/litphi/. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.
University of Tennessee. Department of Philosophy. Three (3) tenure-track positions. Position 1: Associate or Assistant Professor. AOS: Ethical Theory/Normative Ethics. AOC: Open, but competence in decision theory/rational choice, moral psychology or history of ethics a plus. Position 2: Assistant Professor: AOS: Metaphysics or Philosophy of Mind. AOC: Open, but competence in philosophy of language or history of analytic philosophy a plus. Position 3 (this position pending final institutional approval): Assistant Professor: AOS: Social/Political Philosophy. AOC: Open, but competence in any of the following a plus: philosophy of social science, social epistemology, history of philosophy, feminism. All positions starting August 2011. Ph.D. by appointment. The University of Tennessee is a Research 1 university and the flagship state university in Tennessee. The Department of Philosophy is a smaller department with an active faculty delivering undergraduate and graduate education (conferring the degrees of B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.). The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for high quality research/publication and excellent teaching at all levels, including the supervision of graduate students. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform effectively the usual administrative and advising duties, and to engage in institutional and professional service. Salary and benefits are competitive (nine month appointment; possible summer work for additional pay). Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Electronic applications strongly preferred. Send full dossier, including at least three letters of reference, writing sample, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and cover letter (all as PDF, Word, or RTF files) expressing your interest in the position to: swilli40 [__at__] utk [dot] edu. Be sure to indicate in the subject line of your e-mail the position for which you are applying (Ethics, Soc/Pol, or Met/Mind). Hard copy materials may be sent to Susan Williams, Department of Philosophy, 801 McClung Tower, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0480. Again, be sure to indicate on the envelope the position for which you are applying. Positions will remain open until filled but the review of applications for each will begin on November 1. Screening interviews will take place in early December via video/phone conference call.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Lectureship in Philosophy
University of Southampton - School of Humanities
£29,853 - £33,600 per annum
Following our recent appointments of two new Lecturers, we seek to appoint a third Lecturer in Philosophy, to join a lively, committed group of researchers and teachers. Southampton has distinctive research strengths in several areas of the subject, including philosophical aesthetics and 19th Century German philosophy, and an ability to complement one of these may be an advantage, although it is not essential.
You will show outstanding potential as a philosopher, be enthusiastic and flexible in contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and be able to produce published work of a high quality in preparation for future research assessments and to apply for external funding. In addition you should also be keen to participate fully in the intellectual and academic activities of a group which prizes collegiality and breadth of interest very highly.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Aaron Ridley (amr3 [__at__] soton [dot] ac [dot] uk).
It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to take up the post in January 2011.
The closing date for applications is 16 September 2010 at 12.00 noon.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week beginning 04 October 2010.
For more information on this position or to apply online please visit www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. Alternatively please call 023 80 592750.
Please quote reference number 4795-10-H in all correspondence.
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Lecturer in Applied Ethics
Salary: Level B: $80,028 - $94,344 pa
A great opportunity exists in the area of Applied Ethics at UNSW@ADFA. This position will enable the School to strengthen its research and expand its teaching in areas covering practical and applied ethics. It is expected that the person appointed will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in military ethics and one or more of the following areas: ethics of leadership, business ethics and/or engineering ethics. You will be able to supervise research students in these fields.
The starting date for this position is Monday 31 January 2011 or earlier by negotiation.
Position description is available at: http://hr.unsw.adfa.edu.au/employment/index.html
For additional information regarding the position, please contact Professor David Lovell, on (02) 6268 88844 or email: d [dot] lovell [__at__] adfa [dot] edu [dot] au
Applications must systematically address the selection criteria and include a resume and the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
The Werner Reichardt Centre for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN) is an interdisciplinary institution
at the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, funded by the German Excellence Initiative programme.
It is supported by the faculties of mathematics and natural science, medicine and philosophy, the Max
Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, the
Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation, and partners in industry. The CIN
strives to advance our understanding of how the brain generates function and how brain diseases
impair these functions. It makes use of newly acquired insights to help people with brain disorders and
to launch new mind- and brain-inspired applications in many areas of engineering and computer
science.
The CIN offers a junior group leader (JRG) position (equivalent to Assistant Professorship) with a
tenure track option for up-and-coming young scientists with a promising track record in the field of
Neurophilosophy. The successful candidate is expected to join the planned Research Training
Group (“Graduiertenkolleg”) Grounding Self and Agency
Framework
The duration of the position will be for 5 years initially. Subject positive evaluation during this time, the
JRG leader can enter a process that may ultimately lead to a professorship at the University of
Tübingen. Start-up funds as well as funds for two doctoral student fellowships and running costs will
be available. Appointees will be full members of and active participants in the CIN, which will also
provide laboratory and/or office space. The JRG leader will be provided with opportunities to
contribute to research oriented training within the framework of the CIN Graduate Training Centre and
the faculties associated with the CIN. If desired, the university will provide opportunities to do a
German “Habilitation” (second book) according to established rules,.
According to German law, severely disabled persons with equal occupational aptitude will be given
preferential consideration. The University of Tübingen strives to promote equal opportunities in
science and is committed to increasing the percentage of female scientists in teaching and research.
Qualified female candidates are thus strongly encouraged to apply.
Application
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, pdf files of up to 5 key publications, statements of
research achievements and future directions (not to exceed 3 pages) as well as the names and
addresses of at least three referees. All documents should be submitted electronically (pdf) to the
Acting Director of the Werner Reichardt Centre for Integrative Neuroscience Tübingen, Prof. Dr. Peter
Thier, at cin [__at__] uni-tuebingen [dot] de. Deadline for applications is August 13, 2010. A selection symposion
will take place early in Sept 2010. For further information on the CIN see: www.cin.uni-tuebingen.de
Im Fachbereich 1 der Universität Siegen, Fach Philosophie, ist zum 1. Oktober
2010 in einem von der Fritz Thyssen Stiftung geförderten Projekt die Stelle
einer wissenschaftliches Mitarbeiterin /eines wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiters
(Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L)
mit der Hälfte der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit befristet für zwei Jahre zu
besetzen.
Das Forschungsprojekt Die große Revolution: Kant als Kopernikus, Kepler, Newton
will die wirkungsgeschichtlich ungemein einflussreiche Rede von der
„Kopernikanischen Wende“ als einer „Revolution der Denkart“ bei Kant
analysieren. Diese berühmte Analogie geht zurück auf zwei Stellen in der
Vorrede zur zweiten Auflage der Kritik der reinen Vernunft (B XVI, B XXII
Anm.), in denen Kant sich ausdrücklich auf Kopernikus bezieht. Diese beiden
Stellen und ihre Kontexte sollen einer kommentarischen Interpretation
unterzogen werden; zugleich soll eine Rezeptionsgeschichte dieser Analogie in
der Kant-Forschung und darüber hinaus in der allgemeinen Ideengeschichte
geschrieben werden.
Das Projekt ist eingebettet in die Arbeit des Zentrums für Kommentarische
Interpretation zu Kant (www.zetkik.de)
an der Universität Siegen. Das ZetKIK fördert philosophiehistorische
Forschungen, die dem Prinzip der detaillierten Textnähe und der kooperativen
Forschung verpflichtet sind.
Ihr Profil:
• Sehr guter Universitätsabschluss (Magister, Master) in Philosophie, ggfs.
Promotion
• Gute Kenntnisse der Philosophie Kants
• Bereitschaft zur Einarbeitung in die Methode der kommentarischen
Interpretation
• Bereitschaft zur Einarbeitung in astronomische Zusammenhänge (Kopernikus,
Kepler, Newton)
• Fähigkeit zum selbstständigen Arbeiten
• Gute Fremdsprachenkenntnisse
• Teamfähigkeit, Freude an der gemeinsamen Interpretation
Es handelt sich um eine Stelle zur wissenschaftlichen Weiterqualifikation
(Promotion oder Habilitation). Hierzu wird im Rahmen der Dienstaufgaben
Gelegenheit gegeben.
Die Universität Siegen strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen an.
Entsprechend qualifizierte Frauen werden um ihre Bewerbung gebeten. Die
Universität Siegen bietet gute Möglichkeiten, Beruf und Familie zu vereinbaren.
Bewerbungen geeigneter Schwerbehinderter sind erwünscht.
Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen (Zeugnisse, Lebenslauf, Liste der
Veröffentlichungen; ggfs. eine ausgewählte Zeitschriftenpublikation) richten
Sie bitte bis zum
14. August 2010 (Poststempel) an Herrn Universitätsprofessor Dr. Dieter
Schönecker, Fachbereich 1, Universität Siegen, 57068 Siegen. Später eingehende
Bewerbungen werden noch berücksichtigt, sofern die Stellen noch nicht besetzt
sind.
Fragen richten Sie bitte an: dieter [dot] schoenecker [__at__] uni-siegen [dot] de oder 0271-740 4477
Informationen über die Universität Siegen finden Sie auf unserer Homepage
www.uni-siegen.de
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO
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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
PROFESSOR – DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY – POST NO. 1700
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for one position of Professor in the Department of Philosophy. This position will be permanent and pensionable for Lesotho nationals but full time on contract for a period of two years with a possibility of renewal for non-locals.
REQUIREMENTS:
· PhD degree in Philosophy;
· At least 10 years’ post-PhD experience in an academic or research environment;
· Successful supervision of postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students;
· Evidence of mentorship of junior staff ;
· Sustained record of research demonstrated by publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
· Demonstrated ability to attract research funding would be an added advantage;
· Teaching experience especially at the university level is essential;
· Preference would be given to candidates who could also teach courses in core and Applied Philosophy;
· He/she must have attained the rank of Professor before submitting his/her application;
· He /she must be of good conduct
The successful candidate will be expected to resume duty in January, 2011.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will undertake teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in applied and core areas of Philosophy; supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects; initiate and/or participate in research and seminar programmes in the department; and perform other duties including administrative, as would be required of him/her by the department from time to time.
REMUNERATION: The university offers competitive salaries and other benefits.
OTHER INFORMATION:
In their application, applicants should state qualifications, experience and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) and certified copies of educational certificates. Letters addressed: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN will not be accepted as references. Applicants should inform their three referees to submit their references directly to the address below before the stipulated closing date to the Senior Assistant Registrar (Appointments) National University of Lesotho P.O. Roma 180. C losing date for receiving applications is 10 th September, 2010. Informal enquiries should be directed to the HOD, Dr. Paul Omoyefa through omoyefa [__at__] yahoo [dot] com
Full-Time Tenure-Track, Department of Aesthetics, College of Humanities, Seoul National University
The Department of Aesthetics at Seoul National University invites applications for tenure-track foreign faculty positions, beginning in March 1, 2011. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment and should be non-Korean citizens.
Seoul National University is the top-ranking university in Korea, with 30,000 students and 2,300 faculty members. (Please visit our website at www.snu.ac.kr for more information.) We are highly committed to preparing students to live as responsible leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. The Department of Aesthetics at Seoul National University invites applications for a tenure track professorship in the Contemporary French Aesthetics. The field of specialty may be based on philosophical theories. And this position is reserved for those who can lecture in English.
Qualifications:
All applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and a minimum of two publications (including the Ph.D. dissertation) at the time of appointment.
Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will teach two three-credit-hour courses per semester in English, including a lower division course in support of the liberal arts curriculum and an upper division or graduate course in the major area.
Salary and Benefit:
The salary is approximately 50,000 U.S.dollars and may vary depending on previous career.(It is commensurate with qualifications and experience.) Faculty housing on campus is available.
Application Procedure:
For consideration, please mail (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a description of research and teaching interests(The Microsoft Word files and PDF files are acceptable.), and (4) two letters of recommendation by September 20, 2010, to: meehak [__at__] snu [dot] ac [dot] kr (Fax.+82-2-877-6340.)
Vita should include educational background, teaching experience, a list of published research articles, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Search Committee
Department of Aesthetics
Seoul National University
599 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu
Seoul, Korea 151-745
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Jinyup Kim (Associate Professor of Department) at meehak [__at__] snu [dot] ac [dot] kr or at +82-2-880-6245