Jobs In Philosophy
Date Posted: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 10/07/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43546
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Chinese Thought and Culture. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will also be eligible to be named the Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture. This endowed chair appointment would be for a five-year term and is renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Department of East Asian Studies, the Department of Philosophy, or the Department for the Study of Religion (or hold a joint appointment in two of the three units).
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in East Asian Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a closely related field, and have demonstrated an exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching, with experience in research supervision. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing strengths in one or more of these departments, relative to Chinese thought and culture. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level in areas engaging Chinese philosophy, religion, and/or culture.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant venues, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades for innovative work, other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, such as public scholarship, and strong endorsement by referees of high international standing.
The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the Faculty of Arts & Science’s undergraduate and graduate education in the areas of Chinese philosophy, religion, and/or culture. Evidence of excellence in teaching and experience in research supervision will be demonstrated through the teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and sample course materials submitted as part of the application.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For more information about the Faculty of Arts & Science please visit the website at www.artsci.utoronto.ca. For more information about the Departments of East Asian Studies, Philosophy, and Study of Religion see: www.eas.utoronto.ca; www.philosophy.utoronto.ca; www.religion.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; two recent publications; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.
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 recent 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. If you have any questions about this position, please contact acadhr [dot] artsci [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by October 7, 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.
Date Posted: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 11/04/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43548
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Philosophy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Department of Philosophy and the Department of Statistical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position held jointly between the Department of Philosophy (51%) and the Department of Statistical Sciences (49%) in the area of Philosophy and Statistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy, Statistical Sciences, or a closely related field by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching covering the intersection of philosophy and statistical sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades for innovative work, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.
The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy and statistical sciences from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For more information about the Department of Philosophy please visit our website at www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. For more information about the Department of Statistical Sciences see our website at www.utstat.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; recent writing samples; and the teaching dossier including the statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
The following elements of the application must be submitted online (in pdf format only) by November 4, 2025:
(1) a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled “YourLastName cover letter and CV.pdf” should be uploaded into the dedicated fields;
(2) a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and two samples of academic writing (about 25 pages each), combined in a file labelled “YourLastName research.pdf”;
(3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “YourLastName teaching.pdf”.
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 referees submit recent 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.
If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca or katrina [dot] mintis [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by the November 4, 2025.
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.
We offer a fellowship for a postdoc at the Institute of Philosophy II at the Ruhr-University in Bochum in the area of philosophy of mind and cognition in the research group of Prof. Dr. Albert Newen. The fellowship will be offered for 24 months. Candidates should be ideally working out a project in one of the three areas: “Philosophy of the self: self-consciousness, self-knowledge, self-deception”, “Philosophy of AI or Social Robots” or “A comparative perspective on humans and nonhuman animals”. Project suggestions are expected (max. 1 page without references).
Deadline for the application is the 14th of September 2025. The fellowship is available from 1st of November 2025 onwards. The latest start should be March 2026. The postdoc fellowship is 2.700 Euro per month. The funding is available for a period of two years.
In principle the call if open for other research topics in the group of Prof. Newen: 1. Theories of Understanding Others; 2 Theories of Emotion; 3. Philosophy of Neurosciences and their Explanations; 4. Theories of Perception and Cognition; 5. Situated Cognition
Requirements: Candidates should have an outstanding PhD in philosophy. Their PhD should have been achieved within the last 4 years before the application date. An additional degree in psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, psychiatry or neurosciences is much appreciated. Some substantial expertise in at least one of these areas will be expected. Furthermore, the candidate must have (at least three) papers published or accepted by peer-reviewed journals.
For this program there are special demands: Applicants are either no German nationals or have lived abroad for at least ten years. Furthermore, they are not allowed to have made a postdoc in Germany (of more than 3 months).
The applicant need not speak German at the time of application, but they should be willing to learn German to be able to engage in everyday conversations. The language for scientific conversation is English. Candidates should be prepared to participate in weekly meetings of the research group of Prof. Newen in Bochum. Thus, the fellowship presupposes regular presence at Ruhr-University Bochum since the project should be worked out in close interaction with the group of Prof. Newen.
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: an outline of your own planned research project (max. 1 page excluding references), CV, copies of certificates and records, complete list of your publications, talks, conferences you attended and courses you held; names of two potential referees (sequence irrelevant).
- Second PDF file should contain two selected key publications (published or accepted, if accepted but not published then add the letter of acceptance from the journal).
Date Posted: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 11/03/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 43547
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Philosophy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Toronto invites applications for one full-time tenure stream position in Metaphysics & Epistemology (broadly construed to include philosophy of mind and philosophy of language). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
The candidate must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy or a closely related field by the time of the appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, each with its own Department of Philosophy offering undergraduate programs. The advertised position is on the downtown St. George campus. For more information about the Department of Philosophy please visit our website at www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. 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 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.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online 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; recent writing samples; and a teaching dossier including a strong teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence as articulated in University of Toronto’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence. We seek candidates who share these values and who demonstrate throughout the application materials their commitment and efforts to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
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 current 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 (about 25 pages each), 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”.
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 withing 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent 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 upload into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
If you have questions about this position, please contact Rose Antonopoulos at search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 3, 2025.
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.
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Job: Two 3-yr PhD Positions FWF-Project “The Ethics of Blaming and Praising Group Agents” University of Vienna
The FWF Project ‘The Ethics of Blaming and Praising Group Agents’ seeks to appoint two doctoral researchers to conduct their PhD in Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy of the University of Vienna. The Principal Investigator of the project is Dr. Niels de Haan. The project has six internationally renowned collaborators: Prof. Hans Bernhard Schmid (University of Vienna), Prof. Paulina Sliwa (University of Vienna), Assoc. Prof. Stephanie Collins (Monash University), Prof. Gunnar Björnsson (Stockholm University), Prof. Frank Hindriks (University of Groningen), and Prof. Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen (Aarhus University).
The project focuses on questions related to the moral responsibility of group agents, and lies at the intersection of social ontology, collective ethics, moral responsibility and the ethics of blame and praise. The aim of the project is first to develop a novel methodology for including moral group phenomena more prominently in the development of theories of moral agency, moral responsibility, blame and praise. And in a second step, based on this novel methodology, the project investigates how cases involving groups matter for our understanding of the nature of blame and praise, of the conditions under which an agent is morally blameworthy or praiseworthy, and when blame- or praise-interactions are appropriate. For more information about the project, see https://ethicsofblamingpraisinggroupagents.univie.ac.at/.
The project will run for three years and employ two doctoral researchers who will conduct their PhD in Philosophy within the scope of the project. The project is expected to start at November 2025. The two positions are fully funded for three years according to FWF standards (approx. 2786,- euro bruto x 14 months per year). The deadline for applications is 29 August 2025. The online interviews are expected to be held on 4 and 5 September. For more information about how to apply, see https://ethicsofblamingpraisinggroupagents.univie.ac.at/apply/.
For any questions, please send an email to niels [dot] de [dot] haan [__at__] univie [dot] ac [dot] at.
Kind regards,
Niels de Haan (University of Vienna)
The University of Innsbruck, Dept. of Philosophy at the Faculty of Catholic Theology, invites applications for a Research Associate (UniversitätsassistentIn) – PhD position – for 3 years, 75%, salary scale Austrian Kollektivvertrag, including social benefits. Teaching duties: one course/semester. The position will be affiliated with Professor Dr. Christoph Jäger.
Deadline: May 22, 2025
Candidate profile:
- masters degree in philosophy with top grades;
- competence in analytic philosophy;
- languages: English (fluent), German (at least B2 level or willingness to achieve this level within 2 years), further languages appreciated;
- social competence.
The candidate will work on a project in any area of (analytic) philosophy, preferably in social, general, formal, or applied epistemology; the project should bear relevance to some field in the philosophy of religion.
The successful applicant will work in a friendly international academic environment. In addition to CV and motivation letter, the application should include a project outline (max. 5 pages) and a writing sample.
For more information and online application (mandatory) see here: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15004
Application Code: THEOL-15004
The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.
Contact:
christoph [dot] jaeger [__at__] uibk [dot] ac [dot] at
The University of Twente is looking for a doctoral candidate to work on “Anticipatory Ethics of Self-Sovereign Identity in Data Spaces.” The candidate should have a strong background in philosophy (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research (philosophy, law, data science, and AI) within an international project (HARNESS Training Network). This is a four-year position. Deadline for applications: May 28, 2025.
More information about the position, eligibility criteria, and the application portal can be found here: https://utwentecareers.nl/en/vacancies/2078/phd-position-in-technology-e...
Questions can be addressed to Yashar Saghai (y [dot] saghai [__at__] utwente [dot] nl).
UNIVERSITY OF GRAZ, AUSTRIA, DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
University Assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)
• Application deadline: April 3 2025
• Salary CategoryB1 without PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time) € 50,103.20
• Employment Start As soon as possible
• Hours per week 30 h/w
• Duration of Contract Temporary employment
• Temporary Employment 4 years
Apply here:
https://jobs.uni-graz.at/de/jobs/b2ca2f94-2c7a-b0b9-ebe7-676020a696d2/ap...
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
Your Responsibilities
Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the area of moral and political philosophy, preferably on issues of intergenerational justice, climate justice, historical justice, and transitory justice
Collaboration in (interdisciplinary) research projects especially at the interface of philosophy and economics or law
Independent teaching of courses and participation in teaching and examination tasks of the department
Student suport and supervision
Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures
Your Profile
Completed diploma or master’s degree in the area of Philosophy
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
Willingness to acquire German language skills
Very good MS Office skills
Scientific curiosity and interest in working on current research questions
Independent working style and high level of initiative
Strong teamwork and organizational skills
The following documents are required for a complete application:
Letter of motivation and academic CV
Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language. (https://doctoral-academy.uni-graz.at/en/doctoral-studies/)
We Offer
Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow. Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together. Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity is lived. Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also trough the offers for the compatibility of family and career.
About us
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers face the great challenges of society and carry the knowledge out. We work for tomorrow. Become part of it!
Contact
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lukas Meyer, lukas [dot] meyer [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at (https://homepage.uni-graz.at/de/lukas.meyer/)
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
The position serves the individual academic qualification as well as the general support of the professorship for Philosophy and Ethics of Digitalization in research, teaching and administration. The future holder of the position will conduct research at the interface of ethics and digitalization (e.g. in relation to artificial intelligence or automation).
We expect a completed doctorate in philosophy, a thematic orientation in line with the above-mentioned subject areas and a very good command of English. Interest in questions of social transformation and sustainability is desired. Applicants should have teaching experience and very good teaching skills.
Start date: May 2025 (or soon thereafter)
Questions about the position or the application process should be directed to Norbert Paulo (norbert [dot] paulo [__at__] ku [dot] de).