Jobs in Philosophy in Europe

Tilburg University, Tilburg Center for Logic, Ethics , and Philosophy of Science,
Tilburg,
Netherlands
Post date: March 12, 2013
Full Professor in the Philosophy of Science
Deadline: April 8, 2013

The job
The Department of Philosophy at Tilburg University seeks to appoint an out-standing candidate in the field of philosophy of science. The successful candidate will have developed an international reputation in the research area of philosophy of science, with a special emphasis on economics and/or the social and behavioral sciences.

Area of specialization: philosophy of science, epistemology Area of competence: science policy and governance, philosophy and public policy

The Department of Philosophy, which is a part of the School of Humanities of Tilburg University, is an internationally ranked and pluralist department whose core research areas are logic and the philosophy of science, general and applied ethics, legal philosophy, and German idealism. The successful candidate will become the head of the internationally renowned Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science (TiLPS), whose scope has recently been extended to include general ethics. The profile and institutional embedding of TiLPS are based on an emphasis on philosophy of science as it applies to economics and the social and behavioral sciences. This orientation provides a basis for the commitment of departmental research to reflect on the normative and epistemological foundations of the disciplinary fields offered by Tilburg University, including economics, law, the social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities with special emphasis on cognition and communication, and on language, culture and religion.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in the department of philosophy in philosophy of science, epistemology, and related fields, both at the Bachelor and Master levels. Additionally, she or he will con-tribute to service teaching in these fields in other schools of the university.

Your profile
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in philosophy with a research specialization in philosophy of science. The successful candidate will have: (i) a strong track record in academic teaching; (ii) good experience in supervising Ph.D. students; (iii) a strong track record of publications in internationally rated journals in philosophy of science and books with publishing houses of international standing; (iv) experience in obtaining research grants from funding agencies; (v) the capacity and the disposition to engage in interdisciplinary research within and beyond the School of Humanities; (vi) the capacity and the disposition to take on important administrative tasks in the department.

The successful candidate will have excellent command of the English language; if not Dutch speaking, she or he will be willing to acquire a working knowledge of the Dutch language within the first two years of appointment. The successful candidate must be prepared to move to the Netherlands, to the area where Tilburg University is located.

Given that Tilburg University aims to increase the proportion of female employees, applications from qualified women are particularly welcome.

Employment terms and conditions
The appointment will be at the rank of tenured, full professor (fulltime). Tilburg University is rated among the top of Dutch employers and has excellent terms of employment. The selected candidate will in principle be ranked in the Dutch university employment system as a Professor 2. The starting gross salary for a fulltime appointment is (minimal) € 4.953,- up to (maximal) € 7.213,- per month (max € 100.665,- all in per year). Candidates from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. The university will apply for such an allowance on their behalf. The Tilburg School of Humanities will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation. The university offers very good fringe benefits (it is one of the best non-profit employers in the Netherlands), such as a holiday allowance, an options model for terms and conditions of employment and reimbursement of moving expenses.

Information and application
For more information, please contact Prof. dr. Harry Bunt, Head of Department, Department of Philosophy, Tilburg School of Humanities, Tilburg University, at Harry [dot] Bunt [__at__] uvt [dot] nl. The closing date for applications is April 8, 2013. A complete application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and contact information for three or more referees. The only way to apply is via the online link at the bottom of this vacancy: "apply direct". If you receive this vacancy via eg. e-mail, please look at the vacancy located at: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/working-at/wp/

Recruitment Code
Tilburg University applies the recruitmentcode New window of the Dutch Association for Personnel Management & Organisation Development (NVP).

The text of this vacancy advertisement is copyright-protected property of Tilburg University. Use, distribution and further disclosure of the advertisement without express permission from Tilburg University is not allowed, and this applies explicitly to use by recruitment and selection agencies which do not act directly on the instructions of Tilburg University. Responses resulting from recruitment by non-contractors of Tilburg Universities will not be handled.

(For online application use the link at http://erec.uvt.nl/vacancy?inc=UVT-EXT-2013-0082)

University of Aberdeen,
Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Post date: February 14, 2013
Lecturer in Philosophy - Northern Institue of Philosophy
Deadline: March 4, 2013

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF DIVINITY, HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY

LECTURER IN PHILOSOPHY / NORTHERN INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY

REF NO: DHP004A

The School of Divinity, History and Philosophy seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Philosophy with duties within the Northern Institute of Philosophy. For the first two years of the post the postholder will be seconded to the AHRC funded project The Metaphysical Basis of Logic: The Law of Non-Contradiction as Basic Knowledge (see NIP webpage http://www.abdn.ac.uk/philosophy/nip/page?id=64 for more details). For the duration of the project the postholder’s teaching commitments will be reduced to 30 hours per annum and s/he will be expected to actively support the project and the other project’s of the Institute. After the project ends in 2015 the postholder will be expected to dedicate 50% of her/his time to undertaking research within the Northern Institute of Philosophy and 50% to the administrative and teaching needs of the department of philosophy.

This post will involve a balanced commitment to both departmental and Institute activities aimed to enhance the quality and effectiveness of philosophical research and teaching at the University of Aberdeen at all levels. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the collaborative research activities of the Institute, both through supporting Institute activities and through his or her own research and research initiatives. In order to carry out research in the AHRC project, AOS in the area of Philosophy of Logic is required.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale (£37,382 - £44,607 per annum), with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: DHP004A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4 March 2013.

Promoting Diversity and Equal Opportunities throughout the University

University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Austria), Institute for Music Aesthetics,
Graz,
Austria
Post date: February 12, 2013
0.75 University Assistant
Deadline: March 5, 2013

The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Austria), Institute for Music Aesthetics, seeks to appoint from the nearest possible date for four years an

0.75 university assistant

in line with § 26 of the „Kollektivvertrag für die Arbeitnehmer/innen der Universitäten“ in Austria. The minimum salary per month is at present 1.899,00 € before tax and social security deductions (14 times p.a.). Relevant work experience can result in a higher salary.

General requirement for hiring

 MA completed in musicology, philosophy or another relevant discipline

Special requirements for hiring

 excellent MA degree, promising high potential in research,
 intention and ability to produce a PhD thesis in the field of music aesthetics during the period of four years,
 an interest to relate philosophical methods and empirical insights that concern aesthetics to each other.

Suitable candidates are invited to apply in writing by 5 March 2013, mentioning GZ 14/13 in the cover letter, to:

Personalservice der Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz
Leonhardstraße 15
A-8010 Graz
Austria, Europe.

Application materials must include CV, certificates of academic degrees, and a short piece of academic writing.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Andreas Dorschel, Head of Institute, by e-mail: andreas [dot] dorschel [__at__] kug [dot] ac [dot] at.

Equality of opportunity is University policy. The University aims to increase the representation of women among faculty. In case of equal qualification of candidates, a female candidate will be preferred.
If equally qualified, candidates with special needs will be preferred. Costs of travel and accomodation arising for attendance at the job interviews cannot be reimbursed.

University of Agder,
Kristiansand,
Norway
Post date: February 10, 2013
Professor/associate professor in Philosophy
Deadline: February 21, 2013

The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time permanent position as Professor/Associate Professor in Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities and Education, Department of Religion, Philosophy and History. The position is currently located at the Kristiansand Campus. The starting date is 1 August 2013 or upon agreement.

The Department of Religion, Philosophy and History has 42 academic staff members and approximately 500 students enrolled in study programmes in religion, philosophy and history. The department promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, and offers study programmes at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels as well as in the teacher education study programme.

The appointee will primarily be responsible for teaching and supervision in philosophy at the bachelor level. The appointee may also be assigned teaching and supervision duties at the master’s level and doctoral level in the PhD program called Religion, Ethics and Society. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the further development of the research activities in philosophy.

The departmental portfolio in philosophy comprises a one-year study programme in philosophy, as well as introductory courses called Examen philosophicum and Examen facultatum. The department is in the process of creating a bachelor degree study programme in philosophy. No final decision has been reached on this matter yet.

The appointee must have professorial competency in philosophy and/or a doctoral degree in philosophy or its equivalent. The appointee must have a high level of competence in philosophy and a documented expertise in contemporary philosophy of science and/or epistemology. It is desirable that the appointee have experience of research management. Emphasis will be placed on the appointee’s previous research activity, publications at the national and international level and participation in professional international networks.

Applicants are required to demonstrate their personal suitability for the position. Emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and/or their experience of this type of collaboration. Emphasis will also be placed on the applicant’s professional and educational qualifications, collaborative abilities, independent initiative and ability to work in a systematic and goal-oriented manner. A high capacity for work and considerable flexibility are required for successful discharge of the responsibilties of the position.

The language of instruction and working language is Norwegian/or another Scandinavian language. Applicants who do not speak Norwegian or another Scandinavian language are expected to acquire the necessary proficiency to lecture in Norwegian. The University of Agder offers Norwegian language courses to international employees with little or no knowledge of Norwegian and facilitates participation in such courses. Permanently employed staff is expected to acquire good command of oral and written Norwegian within a period of two years. This is to be documented by passing the Bergen test with a score of 450 points.

It is desirable that the applicant has experience with and/or interest in the development and use of digital learning resources in their teaching.

The appointee must be able to participate in teaching, examination work and administration in the relevant subject areas according to current regulations. In accordance with responsibilities of the position and area of expertise, the appointee may also be assigned duties lying outside of the faculty/department with which the position is directly associated, for example in Continuing and Further Education.

Documentation of relevant practice-related pedagogic competency based on education or teaching/supervision is a requirement for the position. Should the appointee not possess such competency at the time of appointment, he/she must acquire this within a two-year period, for example through completing UiA’s course in university pedagogics. Possession of pedagogical qualifications beyond a basic level can give applicants a competitive advantage in a ranking of academically qualified applicants.

The Norwegian public service is committed to reflecting the diversity of society, and the personnel policy of the University of Agder aims to achieve a balanced workforce. All qualified persons are therefore encouraged to apply for the position(s), irrespective of cultural background, gender, age or disability. Women are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the public service. Organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected.

In accordance with §25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the name of the name of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews and a demonstration of their teaching qualifications, usually in the form of a trial lecture. With the applicant’s permission, UIA will also conduct a reference check before appointment.

Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

The position is remunerated according to the State salary scale, salary plan 17.510, Associate Professor code 1011/1198, salary grade 57-64. Higher salary grades may be offered to applicants with superior qualifications. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.

Information about the appointment criteria for a position as Professor/Associate Professor can be found in the “Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts”, available for download at www.uia.no/vacancies.

It is preferable that applicants submit their application and CV online at www.uia.no. Please click on the link “send application”.
The following documentation must be sent in three hard copies to the Human Resources Office, University of Agder, Post box 422, NO-4604 Kristiansand, Norway, quoting “ref.nr X/X”

CV
Publication list (Consideration will be given to collaborative work. Should it be difficult to identify the applicant’s contribution, a brief explanation of the applicant’s level of participation in the work must be included.)
Certified copies of diplomas and letters of recommendation
A maximum of ten scholarly works (including doctoral thesis/master’s thesis) that the applicant wishes to be considered during the application assessment
All application documents and attachments must be in Norwegian or another Nordic language, English or German. Applications in languages other than these will not be taken into consideration.

Applicants are fully responsible for submitting complete documentation in a sufficient number of copies within the closing date. Please note that we cannot assess your application if there are documents missing from it.

Closing date: 21. February 2013.

For further information please contact Associate Professor Håvard Løkke tel. (+47) 38 14 19 58, e-mail address havard [dot] lokke [__at__] uia [dot] no or Head of Department Ingunn Folkestad Breistein tel. (+47) 38 14 19 35, e-mail address ingunn [dot] f [dot] breistein [__at__] uia [dot] no

Ruhr University Bochum,
Bochum,
Germany
Post date: January 28, 2013
PhD Position in Philosophical Logic
Deadline: February 15, 2013

The Department of Philosophy II at Ruhr-University Bochum is seeking to hire a PhD student working in philosophical logic (50% TV-L E13 position, approx. 1300€/month). The position is associated with the chair of Logic and Epistemology (Prof. Heinrich Wansing) and comes with a mild teaching duty of one undergraduate class per semester. Residency in Bochum or in commutable distance is expected.

Candidates should have completed an excellent Master's thesis in philosophical logic and should have a decent background in the semantics and proof-theory of non-classical and modal logics. Moreover, candidates are supposed to have good communication skills in English. Good social skills are also required as cooperation with other researchers is expected.

The appointment is for a period of 2 years and is to be filled by April 2013. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Heinrich Wansing (Heinrich [dot] Wansing [__at__] rub [dot] de) and have to include (only in pdf format) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a two-page research proposal, and the names of two references. You are also invited to include a sample of your writing (or publication) if one is available in English, German, or Dutch. The deadline for applications is February 15th, 2013.

For further information please feel free to contact Prof. Heinrich Wansing(Heinrich [dot] Wansing [__at__] rub [dot] de).

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Graduiertenkollegs Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis - Heinrich-Heine-University,
Duesseldorf,
Germany
Post date: January 17, 2013
2 Promotionsstipendien / 2 PhD-Scholarships, Graduiertenkolleg Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis
Deadline: February 13, 2013

The doctorate program Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis (Ageing: cultural concepts and practical realisations) at the Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf offers, beginning

1st of April 2013

2 PhD-Scholarships

for excellent and highly motivated junior scientists. Field of study: anglistics, german studies, japanese studies, art history, history, history of medicine, history of science, philosophy, (medical) sociology, cultural sciences, psychology, forensic medicine and business economics. The scholarships are for PhDs which dissertation proposal regards interdisciplinary problems touching ageing sciences. The PhD has an obligation of attendance and residence. The research training programm Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis (Ageing: cultural concepts and practical realisations) offers an excellent academic education, sophisticated and individual mentoring, inner- and transdisciplinary forums and also an innovative and qualifying syllabus. The funding will last for 24 months.

For further informations, please visit www.phil.hhu.de/ageing

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Das Graduiertenkolleg Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf vergibt zum

1. April 2013

2 Promotionsstipendien

an exzellente und hoch motivierte NachwuchswissenschaftlerInnen aus den Bereichen Anglistik und Amerikanistik, Germanistik, Japanologie, Kunstgeschichte, Geschichte, Geschichte der Medizin, Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Philosophie, (medizinische) Soziologie, Kulturwissenschaften, Psychologie, Rechtsmedizin und Betriebswirtschafts-lehre. Die Stipendien richten sich an DoktorandInnen, die in ihren Dissertationsvorhaben interdisziplinäre Fragestellungen der Alter(n)sforschung behandeln. Sie haben Präsenz- und Residenzpflicht. Das Graduiertenkolleg Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis bietet eine ausgezeichnete wissenschaftliche Ausbildung, eine differenzierte individuelle Doppelbetreuung, inner- und transdisziplinäre Diskussionsforen sowie ein innovatives und weiterqualifizierendes Studienprogramm.

Die Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf strebt eine Erhöhung des Frauenanteils an. Bewerbungen von Frauen werden bei gleicher Eignung, Befähigung und fachlicher Leistung daher bevorzugt berücksichtigt, sofern nicht in der Person eines Mitbewerbers liegende Gründe überwiegen. Die Bewerbung geeigneter Schwerbehinderter ist erwünscht. Die Laufzeit der Stipendien beträgt maximal 24 Monate. Die Besoldung entspricht den üblichen Stipendiensätzen der DFG. Das Graduiertenkolleg erhebt eine Altersbeschränkung auf 28 Jahre für die Bewerbung als StipendiatIn. Eine Anpassung kann erfolgen bei: geleisteter Kinderbetreuung, längeren Auslandsaufenthalten oder aus anderen biographischen Gründen.

Weiterführende Informationen zum Bewerbungsverfahren finden Sie unter www.phil.hhu.de/ageing. Bitte verwenden Sie ausschließlich die hier hinterlegten Bewerbungsformulare.

Universität Siegen,
Siegen,
Germany
Post date: January 14, 2013
Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben
Deadline: January 25, 2013

Die Universität Siegen ist mit 17.500 Studierenden, 1.700 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern, davon ca. 1.100 Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern, eine innovative und interdisziplinär ausgerichtete Universität. Sie bietet mit einem breiten Fächerspektrum von den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften über die Wirtschaftswissenschaften bis zu den Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften ein hervorragendes Lehr- und Forschungsumfeld mit zahlreichen inter- und transdisziplinären Forschungsprojekten. Die Universität Siegen bietet vielfältige Möglichkeiten, Beruf und Familie zu vereinbaren. Sie ist deswegen seit 2006 als familiengerechte Hochschule zertifiziert und bietet einen Dual Career Service an.

In der Fakultät I (Philosophische Fakultät) ist ab dem 1. April 2013 im Philosophischen Seminar eine Stelle für

eine Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben
(Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L)
mit der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit befristet für die Dauer von drei Jahren mit der Möglichkeit zur Verlängerung um weitere drei Jahre zu besetzen.

Die Beschäftigungsdauer richtet sich nach den Vorschriften des Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes.

Aufgabengebiet:
Durchführung fachspezifischer Lehrveranstaltungen in Philosophie in den Studiengängen Lehramt für Gymnasien, Lehramt für Haupt-/ Real-/ und Gesamtschulen, B.A. Philosophie und M.A. Philosophie (Ergänzungsfach)
Die Lehrverpflichtung beträgt 12 Semesterwochenstunden

Anforderungen:
Promotion in Philosophie
Breite Kenntnisse in Philosophie (in systematischer und historischer Perspektive)
Mindestens drei Jahre universitäre Lehrerfahrung
Erwünscht sind hochschuldidaktische Qualifikationen
Die Universität Siegen strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen in Forschung und Lehre an. Entsprechend qualifizierte Frauen werden um ihre Bewerbung ge­beten. Die Universität Siegen bietet gute Möglichkeiten, Beruf und Familie zu vereinbaren.

Bewerbungen geeigneter Schwerbehinderter sind erwünscht.

Auskunft erteilt Prof. Dr. Dieter Schönecker, Telefon: 0271 740 4477;
dieter [dot] schoenecker [__at__] uni-siegen [dot] de

Wenn Sie sich für diese Position interessieren, senden Sie bitte Ihre vollständigen und aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen in üblicher schriftlicher Form (Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse, Themen der bisher durchgeführten Lehrveranstaltungen; elektronische Bewerbungen werden nicht akzeptiert) bis zum 25. Januar 2013 unter dem Stichwort "Philosophie" an das Dekanat der Fakultät I, Universität Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Straße 2, 57068 Siegen.

Informationen über die Universität Siegen finden Sie auf unserer Homepage www.uni-siegen.de.

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Tallinn University of Technology,
Tallinn,
Estonia
Post date: January 9, 2013
Post-Doctoral & PhD Positions in Philosophy
Deadline: March 1, 2013

Post-Doctoral and PhD Positions in Philosophy at the Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

The Chair of Philosophy, located at the Ragnar Nurkse School of Innovation and Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tallinn University of Technology, welcomes applications for (A) one or more early career research positions (Post-Doctoral Researchers) and (B) one or more PhD Positions (Junior Researchers) in philosophy, beginning in 1 April 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. The length of the appointment is two or three years. The required Area of Specialization is expected to be one of the following: Analytic Philosophy; Logic; History and Philosophy of Science and Technology; Philosophy of Social Sciences; Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Sciences. Appointees are expected to pursue independent research and to contribute to teaching and supervision.

To apply send a full CV, Research Proposal, two Letters of Recommendation and a Writing Sample by email to Prof. Dr. Ahti-Veikko Pietarinen, Chair (ahti-veikko.pietarinen [at] helsinki.fi). Deadline for applications: 1 March 2013.

For more details contact The Chair of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Ahti-Veikko Pietarinen (ahti-veikko.pietarinen [at] helsinki.fi).

Closing dates:
Full application: 1 March 2013.

The Chair of Philosophy:
http://www.ttu.ee/faculty-of-social-sciences/ragnar-nurkse-school-of-inn...

Ragnar Nurkse School of Innovation and Governance:
http://www.ttu.ee/?id=27664

Department of Philosophy, University of Innsbruck,
Innsbruck,
Austria
Post date: December 24, 2012
Professorship for Practical Philosophy
Deadline: January 16, 2013
Akademie für Philosophie und Sozialökologie,
Pommritz bei Bautzen/Dresden,
Germany
Post date: December 21, 2012
Assistent für Philosophische Bildung
Deadline: April 1, 2013

Angeschlossen an das Ambiente der in ihrer Art einzigartigen Interaktiven Lernwerkstatt für Philosophie und Ethik entsteht eine Philosophische Akademie, in der man auf modernste Weise wirklich Philosophie studieren kann - nicht als tote Buchstaben, sondern als lebendiges Wissen des Menschen und seiner Rolle im Kosmos. Also so, wie es die Begründer wirklicher Philosophie: Sokrates, Plato, Epikur und deren Freundinnen und Freunde vormachten und damit Freiheit, Liebe und Weisheit in die Welt brachten.
Gesucht wird ein Assistent mit philosophischer Bildung, der die Akademieleitung zum einen organisatorisch, und zum anderen bei der Einrichtung und Bereitstellung von entsprechenden Online-Tools unterstützt. Die Anstellung ist vorerst befristet auf 18 Monate.