The Philosophy Department at the United Arab Emirates University invites qualified candidates to apply for a fulltime faculty position in philosophy to begin in the Fall Semester 2015 (August start). Rank, AOS and OAC are OPEN. The department will regard favourably applicants who have experience teaching critical thinking and applied ethics in general education programs and whose research profiles complement those of current faculty members. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain a research program, publish research findings in refereed journals or equivalent, and actively engage in promoting the growth of philosophy at the UAE University. The Philosophy Department at UAEU is robust and dynamic. It hosts a vibrant research seminar series, regional and international conferences, and world-class visitors. The faculty are all active researchers in diverse fields. The primary duties of the successful candidate are teaching, research, and service to the university and the community. The main teaching load is in the university’s General Education program, particularly in courses on critical thinking and applied ethics. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, courses taught and the names and contact details of three referees. English is the language of instruction and communication. Applicants must possess a PhD degree in philosophy from an internationally recognized and reputable university. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to those with relevant university teaching and research experience in academic environments where English is the medium of instruction. Those applying for the ranks of Associate Professor or Full Professor will need commensurately higher levels of publication and professional activity. The AOS is open, though the department will look favourably on candidates who can demonstrate the capacity to teach critical thinking and applied ethics and whose research profile complements the profiles of current faculty members of the department. Teaching is primarily in English, though bilingual Arabic/English will be highly regarded. Competence in, experience with, and a willingness to use new technologies in teaching are highly desirable. This technology includes, but is not limited to, e-teaching platforms such as Blackboard, Moodle and iPads, and classroom technology such as SMART Boards. Experience in teaching in multicultural contexts, where most students are not native speakers of English, is also highly desirable. Note that contracts are for four years and are renewable subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing need for the position.

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus.

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHICAL AND HISTORICAL INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
REFERENCE NO. 2097/1014

• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full-time, continuing: $110K - $131K p.a. (including salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7300 permanent staff, supporting over 50,000 students.

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of four schools in the Faculty, made up of the departments of Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History, Gender and Cultural Studies, History and Philosophy. The school brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the most outstanding researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, and regularly hosts prominent visitors and international colloquia.

Philosophy at the University of Sydney has research strengths in history of philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophical logic, metaethics, ethics, decision theory, American pragmatism, feminist philosophy, metaphysics and philosophy of science.

The school invites applications for the position of Lecturer (equivalent to a U.S. Assistant Professor) in Ethics. The successful applicant will possess a PhD in philosophy, be a skillful teacher and have demonstrated research expertise in ethics through high-quality publications. The appointee will be responsible for teaching introductory units of study, as well as specialised higher-level courses, and supervising doctoral and other postgraduate research in the relevant specialist field.

The position is full-time continuing, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation and confirmation periods for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. The expected commencement date is mid 2015.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 2097/1014 for more information and to apply.

Remuneration package: $110,802 - $131,575 p.a. (which includes a base salary of $93,629 – $111,182 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

CLOSING DATE: 5 January 2015 (11.30pm Sydney time)

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 of Sydney has also established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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The School of Humanities and Communication Arts at the University of Western Sydney is currently seeking a scholar with outstanding teaching and research strengths to be appointed to the position Professor or Associate Professor in Philosophy.

Philosophy at UWS comprises the Philosophy Major and the Philosophy@UWS Research Initiative. The Philosophy Major was established in 2013 and already has a strong undergraduate and postgraduate student body, and an active teaching group. As a new program, the Philosophy Major is still open to exciting developments. Philosophy@UWS (www.uws.edu.au/philosophy) understands philosophy in an inclusive way, bringing into contact traditional philosophical questions with neighbouring disciplines such as political theory, literature and the visual arts.

This is a research leadership position and the successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership for the Philosophy@UWS Research Initiative, contribute to the internationalization of Philosophy@UWS, and to make a significant contribution in planning for external funding applications. The successful applicant will also take a leading role in planning the various research projects organized by Philosophy@UWS and also in generating new projects.

The applicant will already have an international research profile as evidenced by high quality publications and a vision to further extend their research in the future. The successful applicant is expected be active in one or more of the key research areas of the Philosophy Research Initiative. These include: – Modern and contemporary European philosophy – Political theory – Aesthetics.

For more information, please visit http://careers.uws.edu.au/Current-Vacancies
Or view the position description: https://uws.nga.net.au/publicfiles/uws/jobs/c16835eb-a70b-6496-61b3-7ffe...

Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is seeking candidates for the position of a philosophy instructor. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching an introductory course in philosophy to the B.A. students as well as conducting seminars on the philosophy of knowledge and/or philosophy of technology for the M.A. students. All instructions is done in English. The university is offering a competitive salary between $ 40,000 and $ 50,000 depending on the experience and qualifications.

Minimum requirements: Master's Degree in Philosophy or related field with focus on epistemology preferred. Ph.D. or its equivalent preferred.
Expected hire date is September 2014
Applications are considered until position is filled.
To apply, please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications and three letters of reference to m [dot] akulov [__at__] kbtu [dot] kz

About KBTU. Founded in 2001, Kazakh-British Technical University has quickly become one of the leading private institutions in country. With a total student body of over 2000 students, the university is offering degrees (B.A., M.A., MBA, and Ph.D.) in IT-technologies, Oil and Gas, Business, Chemical Engineering and Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. Affiliate of KBTU, the International School of Economics (ISE) is providing its students with a double diploma from KBTA and London University.