One or two year-long post-doctoral fellowships in the Philosophy Department. AOS: Open. Essential: Completed PhD; capacity and motivation to publish in peer-reviewed journals. Starting date: Negotiable. The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the Department’s intellectual life, which may include light teaching and administrative duties. Substantial teaching for extra remuneration may be possible, if the applicant desires. Enquiries: Prof Thaddeus Metz [tmetz [__at__] uj [dot] ac [dot] za]. To apply: Email a brief overview of the PhD; a proposal for the fellowship; a detailed CV with email addresses of three referees; a sample of written work. Deadline: 20 May 2011. The University reserves the right not to appoint and to continue searching after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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 September, 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, 2011. Informal enquiries should be directed to the HOD, M.M. Mapetja
Contact
E-mail: mmapetjam [__at__] gmail [dot] com
Web: http://www.nul.ls

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

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.