Starting date: August 01, 2014
Application deadline: March 20, 2014
Full Or Part Time: Full-Time

The Department of Philosophy at Central European University in Budapest invites applications for two full-time faculty positions. The initial contract is for four years, after which, in the case of a positive review, the term of the contract becomes indefinite.

CEU is an English-speaking research-intensive postgraduate university, with a highly international faculty and student-body and a low student-faculty ratio. The university is accredited in both the United States and Hungary. The Department of Philosophy offers masters and doctoral programs which combine historical and analytical approaches to philosophy, while remaining open to other traditions. The Department has strong academic connections with the Departments of Cognitive Science and Political Science. For more information, see https://philosophy.ceu.hu and http://www.ceu.hu.

We invite applications in any central area of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language and philosophy of science, as well as any period of the history of philosophy. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine research in contemporary issues with an interest in history, or historical research with an awareness of contemporary issues.

We welcome applications from junior candidates for an Assistant Professor position, but there is potential for an appointment at the Associate Professor level for suitable candidates.

Duties and responsibilities:
Teaching postgraduate courses and supervising MA and PhD theses, and normal administrative work at the department and the University. The yearly teaching load is 12 credits (1 credit equals 12 classroom hours). Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and regularly publish in internationally acknowledged venues.

Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a PhD by the time of starting employment.

Compensation:
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

How to apply:
Applicants need to submit: CV; list of publications; a writing sample; cover letter including statement about teaching interests and research plans; and the names and addresses of at least three referees.

Please send your complete application to positions [__at__] ceu [dot] hu including job code in subject line: 2014/008.
CEU is an equal opportunity employer.