Jobs in Philosophy in Asia/Africa/Australasia
Yale-NUS College is a collaboration between the National University of Singapore and Yale University, offering a liberal arts curriculum combining Western and Eastern traditions with contemporary skills. Our community of 1000 students represent 66 countries and are intellectually elite, with an acceptance rate of <7%. Our 100 full-time faculty teach two small seminars per semester, with a guaranteed pre-tenure sabbatical and generous research support.
The College invites outstanding applications for at least three open rank, tenure-track or tenured positions in the social sciences. Candidates would teach in our Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and / or Global Affairs (GA) majors, as well as in Yale-NUS’s flagship common curriculum (http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum).
For GA, we particularly welcome applications from scholars who can teach international development or international/comparative political economy or quantitative methods, or who have regional expertise in the Middle East, Africa, or Latin America.
For PPE, evidence of scholarship or teaching that integrates two or more PPE fields (politics, economics, philosophy) would be an asset.
Applicants require a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as politics, economics, sociology, development studies, or geography. They should be active researchers with a commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching and mentoring. The College places emphasis on productive and impactful research programs, akin to other top liberal arts colleges in the world. The appointee will be expected to begin duties in the 2020-2021 academic year.
Outstanding candidates at the junior level will be considered for the NUS Presidential Young Professorship. Outstanding senior candidates will be considered for a JY Pillay Chair in the Social Sciences - https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13904.
Faculty receive highly competitive salaries, a generous start-up grant, and yearly travel and research allowance, with access on a competitive basis to substantial additional grant funding. Most qualify for subsidized housing. Yale-NUS College is located in Singapore, a vibrant, multicultural city of six million, with a very high quality of life.
Applications should include a cover letter; a full curriculum vitae; a research statement; a teaching philosophy statement; and teaching evaluations (if available). These should be submitted in the order indicated above as a single combined PDF document via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/YaleNUS. The cover letter should: indicate for which position(s) the candidate wishes to be considered, explain the interest in Yale-NUS, and how the candidate’s experience and expertise might fit with our mission and curriculum.
Additionally, applicants for the tenure-track position should ensure that three (3) academic referees submit a letter via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/YaleNUS. For tenured positions, applicants should provide names and contact information of three (3) academic referees.
Review of complete applications will begin August 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be made to the Social Sciences Divisional Manager at Enquiry_SocialSciencesDiv [__at__] yale-nus [dot] edu [dot] sg.
Yale-NUS College achieves excellence through the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusivity, equity, and global engagement. We encourage applications by diverse individuals with a demonstrated commitment to continually support these values. For more information about the College, please visit https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg
Candidates should understand that by sharing information with Yale-NUS, they authorise the College to use their personal data for the purposes of this application. The College will not use their data for other purposes and ensure that their data remains secure and confidential.
The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology is looking to hire tenure-track faculty in Ethics and Politics. The Department has its focus on disciplines like Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Media Studies, Liberal Arts and offers a B Tech programme in Computer Science and Social Sciences (CSSS) and PhD Programme.
The incoming faculty is expected to actively contribute towards the PhD programme and offer Liberal Arts, Communication and Humanities courses in the B Tech programme. The Institute provides strong support for research with a good teaching-research balance and offers among the best compensation packages in academia in the country. The Department is looking to hire Tenure Track Assistant Professors,whose overall research and teaching interests align with the Department’s objectives in the following areas:
Ethics and Politics: we are looking for scholars with research and teaching interests in the following areas:Applied Ethics| Moral and Political Philosophy| Ethics of Information Technology| Digital Ethics| Political Theory| Comparative Politics etc.
About IIIT- Delhi: IIIT-Delhi (Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, www. iiitd.ac.in) is an Autonomous Institute created by Govt. of Delhi with a mission to become a world class R&D led Institution in IT and interdisciplinary areas. It offers one of the most vibrant and exciting academic environments in India and is an ideal place for a young researcher who wishes to work in India in these exciting times. In recent times we have recruited over 50 faculty members most of whom hold PhD Degrees from prestigious universities from US and Europe.
Research, Innovation and Development
IIIT Delhi emphasizes on research, innovation and development to create impact through published papers, reports, projects, and technology development. It strongly focuses on graduate education via its PhD program. It also extends significant support for initial career development via initiation research grant, support for international conference travel, professional society membership, and encouragement of continuing collaborations with foreign partner institutions (with options for short-term leave support). It has implemented systems of yearly appraisal / feedback and a tenure process to help faculty members aim high and create an institute whose reputation is benchmarked against international standards.
Compensation and Quality of Life
The Institute provides compensation at par with other premier research institutions of higher education in India and also allows a faculty member to supplement it through research grants, summer sabbaticals in R&D labs/companies, consultancy, etc. The campus is situated in Okhla Phase-III, in South Delhi, with a Metro station within ½ km, with modern, good quality and spacious housing for faculty.
Eligibility: We are seeking candidates with a PhD from a top Institution (post doc experience will be an added bonus) with strong academic training and a strong publication record in the relevant areas. Scholars having the capability to independently develop and lead a program of research, and provide innovation and quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are especially encouraged to apply.
Important Dates/ Schedule
For applying: Anytime-applications processed regularly.
Seminars: On a mutually convenient date; often when the candidate is visiting India. E-seminars can also be arranged.
Interaction with Selection Committee: Held regularly, a few times a year.
Application Process
For applying, send an email to faculty-applications [__at__] iiitd [dot] ac [dot] in. Subject of the email should be "Faculty position in Department of Social Science and Humanities" (please mention the discipline in the subject - as mails are organized using that). Please attach the following to your email:
(i) CV with details about your education (please mention CGPA/percentage also for each degree, including class X and XII), work experience, publications, etc, as well as names of at least three references (if desired, list of references may be sent later upon request from the Institute),
(ii) a research statement giving research background, approach, research plans for the near future, etc.
(iii) a teaching statement containing teaching approach, basic/foundation courses you would like to teach, advanced courses you would like to teach or design, etc.
For further information write to faculty-applications [__at__] iiitd [dot] ac [dot] in or hod-ssh [__at__] iiitd [dot] ac [dot] in or visit the department website https://ssh.iiitd.ac.in or the Institute website https://www.iiitd.ac.in.
Hong Kong Baptist University
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department of Religion and Philosophy
Research Assistant Professor in Applied Ethics (PR0254/18-19)
The appointee is expected to conduct independent research in the field of Cross-Cultural Health Humanities that includes but is not limited to bioethics, spirituality and religion in healthcare, as well as to assist senior academic staff to supervise postgraduate students and research assistants. He/She will have a significant role to play in the development of the new niche research area (Well-being, Value, and Public Good) in the Department and the Faculty of Arts. There is an expectation that the appointee will apply for a General Research Fund (GRF) of the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong. He/She is also expected to teach General Education courses for the Department not more than one course per semester in total.
Applicants should possess a relevant PhD degree with an excellent track record of relevant postdoctoral research experience. Priority will be given to applicants with successful experience in research project application and competence in interdisciplinary approaches in teaching.
Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two to three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding.
Those who have responded to the advertisement of Research Assistant Professor in Cross-Cultural Health Humanities posted in December 2018 need not re-apply.
Remuneration package includes retirement/gratuity benefits, annual leave, medical and dental scheme.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants are requested to send in samples of publications, preferably the three best ones out of their most recent publications, and latest teaching evaluation results. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with PR number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Personnel Office (Email: recruit [__at__] hkbu [dot] edu [dot] hk) direct. Applicants not invited for interview 4 months after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise unless upon request. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.
Closing date: 28 February 2019
Job category Tenure-Track or Tenured/ continuing or permanent
AOS Ancient Greek Philosophy or Roman Philosophy or Medieval Philosophy or 20th century continental Philosophy or Philosophy of Science
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Beijing P.R. China
Start date 1 September 2020
Job description Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) OR Associate Professor (Tenured). The Assistant Professor Position should roughly amount to a minimum annual salary of 250.000 RMB. The Associate Professor Position should roughly amount to a minimum annual salary of 350.000 RMB. Job description: research and teaching in one of the above mentioned areas; teaching load: typically 3 courses per year (teaching can be done in either Chinese or English), as well as serving as proof reader for academic papers (written in English) of other members of the Institute
Requirements: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track): Completed academic education and PhD in any above mentioned areas (OR PhD must be expected soon. PhD must be completed before actual employment begins). Associate Professor (Tenured): Completed academic education and PhD in any above mentioned areas, 5 years (or more) Teaching experience at highly ranked universities after PhD, 3 (or more) publicated articles in reputable philosophical journals. Desirable but not necessary: one monography on one of the above mentioned areas
excellent English (written and spoken), very good Latin (only for applicants specialized in Roman Philosophy or Medieval Philosophy) or very good Greek (only for applicants specialized in Ancient Greek Philosophy), fluency in German is desirable but not necessary
How to apply
Please send your application (a CV including transcripts, a writing sample (maximum 25 pages), a short description of the candidate's planned research over the next few years (about 1 page) and an abstract of the dissertation in electronic form by August 01th, 2019 to Jijie Song (tsinghuawp [__at__] sina [dot] com).
Short-listed candidates will be invited to interviews, either in person or over the internet. After the interviews, the philosophical faculty will recommend one candidate to the university for approval. The chance that the university will reject the recommendation is low, but not zero. IMPORTANT NOTE: Unlike in many other places, there is a very long and very burdensome administrative process between the philosophical faculty’s decision as to which candidate to recommend and the university’s decision as to whether to approve the recommendation. It is long and burdensome for both sides, so the recommended candidate should expect to spend much time and effort going through the process with us. People who are unwilling or unable to go through this process should not apply. And before the philosophical faculty make a recommendation, short-listed candidates may be asked whether Tsinghua is his or her first choice. We do not like doing this, but have to reduce the chance of going through the long and burdensome administrative process in vain.
Email to apply tsinghuawp [__at__] sina [dot] com
Hard deadline August 01, 2019
▍Fields:
Graeco philosophy, Patristics, medieval philosophy, German Classic Philosophy, Modern Christian Theology, Bible Studies, Comparative Religions and Confucian-Christian Dialogue, Chinese Philosophy, Chinese religions.
▍Qualifications:
Acquisition of doctor’s degree bestowed by renowned universities as well as research institutions.
▍Remuneration:
Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, current position and professional experience.
▍Application materials:
1. Job Application Form
( Download link:
http://jobs.hnu.edu.cn/ypjsgwsqb.doc )
2.All the supporting materials for the information in the job application form, such as copies of academic publications.
3.Three recommendation letters.
▍Deadline:
The application is open all year round. Early application is strongly recommended.
▍Application Process:
Mail or Email the application materials to Dr. Wang Feifei（王菲菲）
feifeiw [__at__] hnu [dot] edu [dot] cn
▍Fields:
Graeco philosophy, Patristics, medieval philosophy, German Classic Philosophy, Modern Christian Theology, Bible Studies, Comparative Religions and Confucian-Christian Dialogue, Chinese Philosophy, Chinese religions.
▍Qualifications:
Acquisition of doctor’s degree bestowed by renowned universities as well as research institutions.
▍Remuneration:
Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, current position and professional experience.
▍Application materials:
1. Job Application Form
( Download link:
http://jobs.hnu.edu.cn/ypjsgwsqb.doc )
2.All the supporting materials for the information in the job application form, such as copies of academic publications.
3.Three recommendation letters.
▍Deadline:
The application is open all year round. Early application is strongly recommended.
▍Application Process:
Mail or Email the application materials to Dr. Wang Feifei（王菲菲）
feifeiw [__at__] hnu [dot] edu [dot] cn
Call for Post-doctorial Fellow for Project “Philosophy in Action”
National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) was conceived and founded in 1988 by the late Mr. J. R. D. Tata, who sought to create an institution to conduct advanced multidisciplinary research. Housed in a picturesque green campus in Bangalore the Institute serves as a forum to bring together individuals from diverse intellectual backgrounds, in the natural and life sciences, humanities, social sciences, and conflict and security studies. The philosophy underlying NIAS is given shape by its multidisciplinary research teams. The Institute is unique in its integrated approach to the study of intersections between science and technology, philosophy, social issues and leadership. The objective is to nurture a broad base of scholars, managers and leaders who would respond to the complex challenges that face contemporary India and global society, with insight, sensitivity, confidence and dedication. For more details: www.nias.res.in
Philosophy as an idea as well as a discipline in NIAS has a long history, right from its inception. Through the initiative of a project titled “Philosophy in Action: Creating Public Citizenship”, supported by the Tata Trusts, the Philosophy Programme has continued this tradition of making philosophy meaningful to the society. This project is an effort to create public resources for philosophy, intervene in teaching philosophy right from schools to the larger public, create online resources which will enable easy access to both Indian and contemporary philosophy, publish books in philosophy for children and general readership, and so on.
Applications are invited for a full time post-doctoral fellowship based at NIAS as part of the project "Philosophy in Action: Creating public citizenship" (supported by the Tata Trusts) under Prof. Sundar Sarukkai.
The selected candidate will have to work towards the objectives of the project, which include creating resources for public access to philosophy through books, workshops, website and other online forums, and teaching in different fora such as schools and colleges. The postdoctoral fellow will also be expected to work on her/his individual research work. The fellowship is for a period of one year, extendable to the second year following evaluation at the end of the first year.
Students who have a PhD in Philosophy, Humanities or Social Sciences can apply. For students with a non-philosophy degree, their PhD work must have drawn on philosophy extensively.
Mode of Application:
Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae electronically along with the following documents:-
1. Covering letter
2. Statement of Purpose
3. PDF copies of minimally 2 publications/writing samples
4. Name, address and email ID of four referees
The deadline for receiving applications is 30 June 2018. Short-listed candidates will be invited to NIAS for a presentation followed by an interview.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and comparable to other premier institutions in the country.
The applications should be addressed to:
Sundar Sarukkai
National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus
Bangalore-560, 012, India
E-mail: philosophy [dot] nias [__at__] gmail [dot] com
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department of Philosophy, School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Reference No. 659/0418F
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Contribute to new developments in the philosophy of biomedicine
• Full-time, fixed-term position for 3 years, remuneration package 106k p.a. to 114k p.a. (which includes base salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)
ABOUT THE POSITION
The University of Sydney has received a grant from The John Templeton Foundation to explore the conceptual foundations of health and disease and of biological normativity, entitled Constructing Objective Biological Criteria of Health.
The Research Associate will work with Project Leader Professor Paul E. Griffiths and Co-Project Leader Dr Pierrick Bourrat to develop a new vision of function and purpose in living systems which reflects developments in contemporary biological theory.
Specific research topics will include:
• Evolutionary and other approaches to function and purpose
• ‘Theories of the organism’ in light of contemporary biology
• Biological individuality
• Evolution of human cognition and its pathologies, with special attention to niche-construction perspectives on human evolution
The research will be conducted in close collaboration with the biomedical research community at the University of Sydney.
ABOUT YOU
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Philosophy with:
• PhD in Philosophy or Biological Sciences or another field relevant to the research project
• evidence of research potential by publications, successful completion of previous research projects, etc
• demonstrated interest in biological and biomedical sciences. For candidates with a PhD in Biological Sciences a demonstrated interest in philosophy of science and biological theory
• evidence of ability to work as part of a research team, including ability to efficiently schedule tasks and to meet deadlines
• experience in modelling and/or familiarity with formal methods in population biology
ABOUT US
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour and offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region, and a vibrant research and teaching environment.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 659/0418F to apply.
Closing date: 13 May 2018 11.30pm Sydney time.
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ.
Postdoctoral Research Associates
Department of Philosophy, School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Reference No. 651/0418F
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Contribute to new developments in the philosophy of biomedicine
• Full time, fixed-term position for 3 years by negotiation, with the possibility of further offers for up to 2 additional years. Remuneration package from A$106k p.a. to A$114k p.a. (which includes base salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)
ABOUT THE POSITION
These positions are part of the ARC Laureate Project A Philosophy of Medicine for the 21st Century. The appointees will work with Chief Investigator Professor Paul E. Griffiths and collaborators to develop a new vision of health and disease which can accommodate developments in contemporary biology and to make the discipline of philosophy an active participant in identifying new directions for integrative biomedical research.
Specific research topics will include:
• Exploring and developing accounts of biological function and biological normativity through their application to data and theory in current biology and medicine
• Implications of life history theory and the ‘developmental origins of health and disease’ paradigm for conceptions of health and disease
• Implications of genetic conflict perspectives and recent work on biological individuality for health and disease
The research will be conducted in close collaboration with the biomedical research community at the University of Sydney.
ABOUT YOU
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Philosophy with:
• PhD in Philosophy or Biological Sciences or another field relevant to the research project
• expertise in Philosophy of the life sciences or theoretical biology
• evidence of research potential by publications, successful completion of previous research projects, etc
• demonstrated interest in biological and biomedical sciences. For candidates with a PhD in Biological Sciences a demonstrated interest in philosophy of science and biological theory
• evidence of ability to work as part of a research team, including ability to efficiently schedule tasks and to meet deadlines
• experience in modelling and/or familiarity with formal methods in population biology
ABOUT US
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour and offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region, and a vibrant research and teaching environment.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information on the position and University, please view job listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney website: http://sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 651/0418F to apply.
Closing date: 13 May 2018 11.30pm Sydney time.
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor, initially three-year contract from August 2018, leading to longer-term appointment or substantiation later subject to mutual agreement. 4 courses/year in philosophy (undergraduate and graduate) and general education. Some thesis supervision. Usual non-teaching duties. Preference will be given to candidates with publications in both Chinese and English. Good teaching experience and a strong research record (for Associate Professorship). AOS: Chinese philosophy; Pre-Qin philosophies is an advantage. AOC: open. Ph.D. or ABD. Salary competitive. Submit online application at http://www2.per.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/career-opportunities. Applicants should provide a full CV, publications or sample writings, and 3 letters of recommendation via online application system, or to the Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Deadline for applications: November 30, 2017.