La Faculté de philosophie de l’Université Laval souhaite combler un poste de professeure ou professeur régulier au rang d’adjointe ou d’adjoint en philosophie européenne des 20e et 21e siècles.

La personne titulaire de ce poste à temps plein assumera des enseignements réguliers aux trois cycles de la formation universitaire à la Faculté de philosophie dans le champ de la philosophie européenne des 20e et 21e siècles (philosophie continentale). Les domaines suivants seront considérés comme complémentaires au sein de la Faculté, sans être un critère principal d’embauche : philosophie des sciences humaines, philosophie de la technique, philosophie féministe, théorie critique, esthétique. Une solide connaissance de la phénoménologie allemande ou française contemporaine sera considérée comme un atout. La personne retenue contribuera par ses publications au développement de la recherche et devra encadrer des travaux de maîtrise et de doctorat en philosophie européenne des 20e et 21e siècles. Elle devra aussi participer aux activités universitaires et administratives de l’unité de rattachement.

Date d'entrée en fonction : 1er juillet 2026

Faire parvenir en version numérisée à monsieur Pierre-Olivier Méthot, Doyen, à decanat [__at__] fp [dot] ulaval [dot] ca :

Une lettre de présentation;
Un curriculum vitae;
Un dossier de recherche comprenant un bref projet de recherche (2 pages maximum) et une copie d’une publication récente;
Un dossier d’enseignement comprenant un syllabus de cours et une copie d’évaluation d’enseignement (si disponible);
Une copie des relevés de notes et des diplômes universitaires;
Trois lettres de recommandation (transmises par les personnes répondantes).

Les étapes du recrutement, pour les dossiers retenus, incluent une entrevue (par visioconférence) et une conférence publique (en présence) au printemps 2026.

Boğaziçi University’s Department of Philosophy invites expressions of interest for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. While the position is open to all nationalities, Turkish law permits only Turkish citizens to be offered a position that leads to a permanent faculty appointment. Foreign nationals can only be offered an annually renewable contract.

The department seeks candidates whose areas of specialization and competence align with the following priority fields: (1) Logic, (2) Epistemology, (3) Ancient Philosophy, (4) Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science, and (5) Ethics. Applicants must hold a doctorate in philosophy and have at least two publications in accredited, indexed journals or books. At least one of these publications must be in a journal indexed in SSCI, AHCI or SCIE.

The standard teaching load is two courses per semester. Faculty members are also expected to contribute to the department through administrative and service responsibilities.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in PDF format: (i) a letter of interest, (ii) A current curriculum vitae, including contact information, academic background, teaching experience, publications, and ongoing research, (iii) a statement of research interests and plans, and (iv) a teaching statement. All application materials should be uploaded by January 31, 2026 to https://academicjobapplications.bogazici.edu.tr/

The Institute of Philosophy at Ruhr University Bochum is seeking to fill a doctoral position (salary scale TV-L E13, 65%) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Albert Newen, Philosophy of Mind, starting in February or March 2026. The position is to be filled exactly for a three-year period. The position is intended for the completion of a dissertation with topic in the following research area “Ethics and Metaethics for Science and the Role of AI in Science and Society”.
As the position is funded exclusively by external third-party funding sources, employees are formally not required to take on teaching responsibilities. There will be an opportunity to teach one course during the period.
PhD position at the chair of Prof. Newen, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany (fixed-termed: three years; salary scale: 65 % TVL 13) provided formal approval from the university.
Research Area: The proposed PhD project should fall within the broadly construed field of ethics and metaethics of sciences with a focus on AI or computer science. Projects situated at the intersection of theoretical philosophy and AI ethics may be particularly well-suited to this position. Suitable research topics include, but are not limited to:
- Ethical and meta-ethical principles of science and the role of AI in science
- AI agency
- AI consciousness and moral standing
- Catastrophic or existential risks from AI in science and society
- AI deception
- Emotion in AI
Prospective candidates are especially encouraged to consider topics that align with the research interests of Albert Newen and Leonard Dung.
See their webpages or google scholar pages:
https://www.pe.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/philosophie/ii/newen/newen/index.html.en https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=fSODGPoAAAAJ&hl=de&oi=ao
Application documents (we only accept electronic applications): Please send your application to sekretariat-newen [__at__] rub [dot] de
Your application should consist of two PDF files:
- First PDF file should contain your personal documents:
o a short letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates and records, description (max. 1 page plus references) in English language on a potential dissertation in the research area “Ethics and Metaethics for Science and the use of AI in science and society”
- Second PDF file should contain exemplary reading material of your writing: if possible, important publication; if not possible, the key chapter of your Master’s or Diploma thesis
Please send applications and questions to: sekretariat-newen [__at__] rub [dot] de
Prerequisites:
Candidates need to possess an outstanding master’s degree in philosophy, cognitive science, or theoretical chemistry. Candidates who have an outstanding degree in philosophy need to have some additional proven competence in philosophy of science or an area of cognitive science. Candidates who have an outstanding degree in computer science or theoretical chemistry need to have sufficient familiarity with philosophical methods. As a standard of orientation: these candidates should have proven evidence of courses with at least 20 credit points (or equivalent proven studies) in philosophy or theoretical cognitive science.
Application deadline: 19.11.2025
Please note that we cannot refund travel expenses or other costs you might encounter because of a job interview.
Please note information on the collection of personal data during our application process https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/informationen-zur-erhebung-personenbez...
Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) is one of Germany's leading research universities. As a reform-oriented campus university, it uniquely combines the entire spectrum of major scientific disciplines in one location. The dynamic interaction between subjects and subject cultures offers both researchers and students special opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
At Ruhr University Bochum, we are particularly keen to promote the careers of women in areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore welcome applications from female candidates. Applications from suitable candidates with severe disabilities and equivalent applicants are also very welcome.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto at Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the Language, Epistemology, Mind, Metaphysics (LEMM) areas of philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy or a closely related field with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. The successful candidate’s research will focus on one or more of the LEMM areas.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the candidate’s visibility and prominence in the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the undergraduate education and tri-campus graduate education (see below) in one or more of the LEMM areas of philosophy.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and experience in research supervision will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto has three campuses, Mississauga, St. George, and Scarborough, each with its own Department of Philosophy offering undergraduate programs. The advertised position is on the Mississauga campus. The Graduate Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is a tri-campus department, consisting of philosophy faculty appointed on all three campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.

The tri-campus Graduate Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

At University of Toronto at Mississauga, we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates should submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Professor Gurpreet Rattan at chair [dot] philosophy [dot] utm [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; two recent writing samples; a teaching dossier to include a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; and an EDI statement as outlined above.

The following elements of the application must be submitted online (in pdf format only) by November 3, 2025:

A cover letter in a file labelled “YourLastName cover letter.pdf”;
A curriculum vitae in a file labelled “YourLastName CV.pdf”;
A research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and two pieces of academic writing, combined in a file labelled “YourLastName research.pdf”;
A teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “YourLastName teaching.pdf”;
An EDI statement.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. For more information about the University of Toronto at Mississauga and tri-campus Departments of Philosophy please visit our website at www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. If you have questions about this position, please contact Eden Finer at phl [dot] admin [dot] utm [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 3, 2025.

The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft [dot] careers [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.