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• Full time, 3 years fixed term position, located in Camperdown Campus
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Base Salary $78,143 - $105,305 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Political Philosophy who has an outstanding research profile and demonstrated teaching excellence. This is a fixed term (mid 2022 – mid 2025) Associate Lecturer (Level A) position.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research program, produce high quality publications, participate in the department's research culture, contribute to teaching at all levels and undertake appropriate administrative roles and curriculum development as required. They will also be expected to contribute to outreach and engagement initiatives.
We are looking for an academic with expertise in Political Philosophy, and the ability to teach into other areas of need in the curriculum. These might include Logic, Ethics, Critical thinking, and Epistemology. The successful candidate will teach senior units such as PHIL2635 Contemporary Political Philosophy and PHIL2634 Democratic Theory and will teach into the first-year unit PHIL1013 Society, Self, and Knowledge.
About you
We are seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in Political Philosophy who has:
• a PhD in Philosophy
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals and presses
• demonstrated teaching excellence (including unit of study coordination experience and capacity to teach introductory units of study as well as specialised higher-level courses) and ability to supervise advanced UG and Honours students in fields of speciality
• skills in community outreach and public engagement.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
Supporting Statement
To be considered for this position please include a supporting statement which addresses the following criteria:
• a PhD in Philosophy
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals and presses
• demonstrated teaching excellence (including unit of study coordination experience and capacity to teach introductory units of study as well as specialised higher-level courses) and ability to supervise advanced UG and Honours students in fields of speciality
• skills in community outreach and public engagement.
Closing date for applications
11.59pm, Monday 14 February 2022
How to apply
Please click the link below to apply.
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Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
Deadline: 11 March 2022
The Faculty of Management, Economics and Society currently invites applications for the position of a
Professorship in Practical Philosophy (f/m/d) (equivalent to W3 pay scale) to be filled at the earliest possible date and for an initial term of five years.
The professorship will be set up within the Department of Philosophy, Politics & Economics. The department seeks faculty with demonstrated capacity for research, teaching, and outreach at the highest levels in their discipline. In teaching and research, the PPE Department aims to enable students to understand, explain, and responsibly shape transformative processes in the economy, politics, and society of a globalised world.
Your tasks
Research
To complement the department’s scientific perspectives and methodological spectrum, we are looking for a promising candidate with a background in Practical Philosophy and a specialisation in Global Justice, and/or Ethics and Economics (incl. normative aspects of philosophy of economics), and/or Data Ethics. Applicants must demonstrate a track record of excellent research by outstanding and also internationally visible publications. A habilitation ("second book") or proof of adequate habilitation-equivalent achievements is required. Experience with the successful acquisition and implementation of competitive third-party-funded projects is expected. The candidate should have very good international contacts and regularly participate in international research networks. In addition, the applicant should also demonstrate connectivity in research and teaching to the other research fields of the department. Applications are sought from eminent candidates, who can enhance the department’s societal impact in transformative teaching and research. The willingness to cooperate on an inter- and transdisciplinary basis is expected.
Teaching
To enable students to reach their full potential, the Faculty’s teaching is done in interactive seminars and small class sizes. We expect candidates to offer modules in their area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate level. We specifically seek candidates who promote innovative high-quality and didactically high-level teaching and learning methods that foster students’ sense of personal responsibility. Furthermore, candidates are required to teach classes in German and in English. In the case of non-native speakers, the willingness and ability to teach in German is expected three years after appointment (the University provides support for this endeavour).
Qualifications
In addition to the general requirements in accordance with § 36 of the NRW Higher Education Act, successful candidates have to furnish proof of teaching aptitude, exceptional competence in academic work, and further academic achievements, in general by holding a junior or assistant professorship, a postdoctoral university lecturing qualification (Habilitation) or by proving an equivalent academic achievement.
In teaching, experience with and promotion of innovative teaching and learning methods fostering students’ personal responsibility are explicitly welcome.
We offer
A stimulating and uniquely inspiring working environment for inter- and transdisciplinary research at the international level
The chance to teach small seminar groups of international students in our innovative Bachelor's and English-language Master's programms in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Reconciliation of work and family life (flexible working hours)
30 days of annual leave and extra days off (additional time off: from 24 to 31 December, plus three extra days/long weekends)
Occupational pension scheme and disability insurance
Extensive training programms
Promotion of environmentally friendly means of transport (bicycle leasing, electric car rental)
Discounted local public transport ticket
Wide variety of culinary offerings available at our Cafeteria at reduced rates
Various sports activities available for staff
Contact
Please submit your application including appropriate documents (CV, outlining education and academic career, list of publications and taught courses, experience obtaining external funding, copies of all diplomas and certificates) as well as an outline explaining how your research and teaching shall contribute to and shape the profile of the Department of Philosophy, Politics & Economics at Witten/Herdecke University (4 pages maximum) online by March, 11th 2022
Online application: https://short.sg/j/14214289
For any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Erik Strauß (erik [dot] strauss [__at__] uni-wh [dot] de).
Witten/Herdecke University explicitly fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion (www.uni-wh.de/diversity). We are committed to create a diverse environment across campus, and value the competence and special skills our members contribute, e.g., due to their age or physical abilities. We proactively strive to increase the share of women in our scientific and academic staff.
PostDoc in the "Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies" (ESDiT) programme (10Y, €27M). Supervising professors: Wijnand I. Jsselsteijn & Vincent C. Müller.
As part of the inter-university research consortium, "Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies (ESDiT)" the Human-Technology Interaction group of Eindhoven University of Technology is looking to hire a postdoc for a three-year project on “A qualitative investigation of STEM perspectives on relevant ethical knowledge, concerns, and practices associated with socially disruptive technologies.”
The aim of this postdoc project is to perform a multi-method empirical investigation and philosophical analysis of the ethical practices and mechanisms (e.g., safeguards, guidelines) employed by current scientific thought leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, CEOs, entrepreneurs and technical experts in relevant high-tech/biotech industries in order to create ethical awareness, assess ethical drivers and barriers, and raise ethical concerns. This includes the current form of ethical knowledge within high-tech environments, the role that ethical considerations play in pursuing, altering or discontinuing certain technological pursuits, and the extent to which ethical notions, considerations and practices are impacting current and future technology R&D, including the societal introduction and use of high-tech products and services. There will be a special emphasis on the extent to which currently used ethical concepts, methods and recommendations connect well with the practices in STEM industry and policy regarding the disruptive or transformative potential and actual effects of technology.
The postdoc will pursue independent research that engages these topics in a way that supports key research goals of the ESDiT consortium. This will involve cooperation with STEM representatives from inside and outside the ESDiT consortium, as well as cooperation with the other concurrent postdoc projects in the consortium, which are devoted to (1) distinguishing characteristics of socially disruptive technologies, (2) the nature of ethical conceptual change, and (3) methods of practical philosophy of emerging technologies.
Job description
Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SKO 1352) are available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is funded by the Research Council of Norway and is associated with the project The Kantian Foundations of Democracy, 324272 - FORSKER21. The candidate is expected to present a research project closely connected to the main project.
Kantian Foundations of Democracy aims to provide the first large-scale analysis of the theory of democracy of the neglected "Kantian School". These were philosophers active in Germany in the 1790s, and included Erhard, Maimon, Heydenreich, Bergk, Reinhold, Tieftrunk, Feuerbach, Jakob, Reimarus, Schlegel, and the early Fichte. Their theories are notable for bringing out fully the Kantian concepts of right, equality, autonomy, and popular sovereignty; for their sophisticated analysis of enlightenment in the public sphere, and their support for popular revolutionary movements. The aim is not just to gain new historical knowledge, but to contribute to improving our understanding of Kant's basic principles, as well as those of democracy more broadly.
More about the position
The successful candidate will examine either Kantian principles of right and their connection to political rights (Task 1), Kantian principles of popular sovereignty (Task 2), or Kantian views of reform and popular revolution (Task 3). Projects may engage with all four crosscutting questions of Kantian Foundations of Democracy (please see project description). Projects may focus more narrowly on one or two of the Kantians, but comparisons to other Kantians and Kant should be included.
The research will apply methodology from the fields of philosophy, political theory, legal theory, and intellectual history. An interdisciplinary background in the above-mentioned fields is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to produce three peer-reviewed articles or a monograph during the two-year period.
The position is available for a period of 2 years.
The candidate is expected to develop a project description, which must be submitted as a part of the application.
The successful candidates are expected to be based in Oslo during the project period, starting 1 April 2022. They will actively collaborate with the project’s team, and participate in the Practical Philosophy Group and other relevant departmental activities.
The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.
Requirements
PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in philosophy, political theory, legal theory, intellectual history, or other areas if relevant for the project
The candidate's research project must be closely connected to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
German language skills sufficient for analysing philosophical literature
Personal suitability and motivation for the position
The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:
The research project’s scientific merit and novelty, and its relevance for Kantian Foundations of Democracy
The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and to contribute to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines
Job description
Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SKO 1352) are available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is funded by the Research Council of Norway and is associated with the project The Kantian Foundations of Democracy, 324272 - FORSKER21. The candidate is expected to present a research project closely connected to the main project.
Kantian Foundations of Democracy aims to provide the first large-scale analysis of the theory of democracy of the neglected "Kantian School". These were philosophers active in Germany in the 1790s, and included Erhard, Maimon, Heydenreich, Bergk, Reinhold, Tieftrunk, Feuerbach, Jakob, Reimarus, Schlegel, and the early Fichte. Their theories are notable for bringing out fully the Kantian concepts of right, equality, autonomy, and popular sovereignty; for their sophisticated analysis of enlightenment in the public sphere, and their support for popular revolutionary movements. The aim is not just to gain new historical knowledge, but to contribute to improving our understanding of Kant's basic principles, as well as those of democracy more broadly.
More about the position
The successful candidate will examine either Kantian principles of right and their connection to political rights (Task 1), Kantian principles of popular sovereignty (Task 2), or Kantian views of reform and popular revolution (Task 3). Projects may engage with all four crosscutting questions of Kantian Foundations of Democracy (please see project description). Projects may focus more narrowly on one or two of the Kantians, but comparisons to other Kantians and Kant should be included.
The research will apply methodology from the fields of philosophy, political theory, legal theory, and intellectual history. An interdisciplinary background in the above-mentioned fields is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to produce three peer-reviewed articles or a monograph during the two-year period.
The position is available for a period of 2 years.
The candidate is expected to develop a project description, which must be submitted as a part of the application.
The successful candidates are expected to be based in Oslo during the project period, starting 1 April 2022. They will actively collaborate with the project’s team, and participate in the Practical Philosophy Group and other relevant departmental activities.
The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.
Requirements
PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in philosophy, political theory, legal theory, intellectual history, or other areas if relevant for the project
The candidate's research project must be closely connected to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
German language skills sufficient for analysing philosophical literature
Personal suitability and motivation for the position
The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:
The research project’s scientific merit and novelty, and its relevance for Kantian Foundations of Democracy
The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and to contribute to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines
Job description
Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SKO 1352) are available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is funded by the Research Council of Norway and is associated with the project The Kantian Foundations of Democracy, 324272 - FORSKER21. The candidate is expected to present a research project closely connected to the main project.
Kantian Foundations of Democracy aims to provide the first large-scale analysis of the theory of democracy of the neglected "Kantian School". These were philosophers active in Germany in the 1790s, and included Erhard, Maimon, Heydenreich, Bergk, Reinhold, Tieftrunk, Feuerbach, Jakob, Reimarus, Schlegel, and the early Fichte. Their theories are notable for bringing out fully the Kantian concepts of right, equality, autonomy, and popular sovereignty; for their sophisticated analysis of enlightenment in the public sphere, and their support for popular revolutionary movements. The aim is not just to gain new historical knowledge, but to contribute to improving our understanding of Kant's basic principles, as well as those of democracy more broadly.
More about the position
The successful candidate will examine either Kantian principles of right and their connection to political rights (Task 1), Kantian principles of popular sovereignty (Task 2), or Kantian views of reform and popular revolution (Task 3). Projects may engage with all four crosscutting questions of Kantian Foundations of Democracy (please see project description). Projects may focus more narrowly on one or two of the Kantians, but comparisons to other Kantians and Kant should be included.
The research will apply methodology from the fields of philosophy, political theory, legal theory, and intellectual history. An interdisciplinary background in the above-mentioned fields is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to produce three peer-reviewed articles or a monograph during the two-year period.
The position is available for a period of 2 years.
The candidate is expected to develop a project description, which must be submitted as a part of the application.
The successful candidates are expected to be based in Oslo during the project period, starting 1 April 2022. They will actively collaborate with the project’s team, and participate in the Practical Philosophy Group and other relevant departmental activities.
The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.
Requirements
PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in philosophy, political theory, legal theory, intellectual history, or other areas if relevant for the project
The candidate's research project must be closely connected to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
German language skills sufficient for analysing philosophical literature
Personal suitability and motivation for the position
The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:
The research project’s scientific merit and novelty, and its relevance for Kantian Foundations of Democracy
The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and to contribute to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines
Job description
Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SKO 1352) are available at the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, University of Oslo.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is funded by the Research Council of Norway and is associated with the project The Kantian Foundations of Democracy, 324272 - FORSKER21. The candidate is expected to present a research project closely connected to the main project.
Kantian Foundations of Democracy aims to provide the first large-scale analysis of the theory of democracy of the neglected "Kantian School". These were philosophers active in Germany in the 1790s, and included Erhard, Maimon, Heydenreich, Bergk, Reinhold, Tieftrunk, Feuerbach, Jakob, Reimarus, Schlegel, and the early Fichte. Their theories are notable for bringing out fully the Kantian concepts of right, equality, autonomy, and popular sovereignty; for their sophisticated analysis of enlightenment in the public sphere, and their support for popular revolutionary movements. The aim is not just to gain new historical knowledge, but to contribute to improving our understanding of Kant's basic principles, as well as those of democracy more broadly.
More about the position
The successful candidate will examine either Kantian principles of right and their connection to political rights (Task 1), Kantian principles of popular sovereignty (Task 2), or Kantian views of reform and popular revolution (Task 3). Projects may engage with all four crosscutting questions of Kantian Foundations of Democracy (please see project description). Projects may focus more narrowly on one or two of the Kantians, but comparisons to other Kantians and Kant should be included.
The research will apply methodology from the fields of philosophy, political theory, legal theory, and intellectual history. An interdisciplinary background in the above-mentioned fields is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to produce three peer-reviewed articles or a monograph during the two-year period.
The position is available for a period of 2 years.
The candidate is expected to develop a project description, which must be submitted as a part of the application.
The successful candidates are expected to be based in Oslo during the project period, starting 1 April 2022. They will actively collaborate with the project’s team, and participate in the Practical Philosophy Group and other relevant departmental activities.
The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.
Requirements
PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in philosophy, political theory, legal theory, intellectual history, or other areas if relevant for the project
The candidate's research project must be closely connected to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
German language skills sufficient for analysing philosophical literature
Personal suitability and motivation for the position
The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:
The research project’s scientific merit and novelty, and its relevance for Kantian Foundations of Democracy
The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and to contribute to Kantian Foundations of Democracy
Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines
In Vollzeit (100 % / 40 Wochenstunden) befristet bis zum 28.02.2025 zu besetzen.
Aufgaben: Durchführung von Forschungsprojekten auf den Gebieten der Theoretischen Philosophie. Durchführung von Lehraufgaben: Sie führen mindestens zwei Lehrveranstaltungen pro Semester auf den Gebieten der Theoretischen Philosophie durch und unterstützen den Lehrbetrieb an der Professur.Sie unterstützen den Arbeitsbereich bei laufenden Aufgaben in Forschung, Transfer und Selbstverwaltung sowie bei der Beantragung und Koordination von Drittmittelprojekten. Daneben wird erwartet, dass eine wissenschaftliche Qualifikation (Habilitation) angestrebt wird.
Ihr Profil:
Sie haben eine Promotion in Philosophie erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Sie besitzen vertiefte Kenntnisse auf einem oder mehreren Gebieten der Theoretischen Philosophie. Sie haben bereits einschlägige wissenschaftliche Veröffentlichungen auf einem oder mehreren Gebieten der Theoretischen Philosophie vorzuweisen. Sie besitzen didaktische Erfahrung und Freude am Lehren. Wünschenswert ist Erfahrung mit Drittmittelprojekten.
Vergütung nach den Bestimmungen des Tarifvertrages für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder (TV-L) entsprechend den persönlichen Voraussetzungen nach Entgeltgruppe (13).
ie ausgeschriebene Stelle ist zunächst befristet auf die Dauer von drei Jahren. Eine Verlängerung ist grundsätzlich möglich.
Es handelt sich um eine Vollzeitstelle (40 Wochenstunden).
Schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung, Befähigung und fachlicher Qualifikation bevorzugt berücksichtigt.
Senden Sie Ihre aussagekräftige schriftliche Bewerbung, gerne per E-Mail (eine PDF-Datei) unter Angabe der Registrier-Nummer 457/2021 bis zum 09.01.2022 an:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Philosophische Fakultät
Institut für Philosophie Professur für Theoretische Philosophie Prof. Dr. Christoph Demmerling 07743 Jena
E-Mail: christoph [dot] demmerling [__at__] uni-jena [dot] de
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites applications from a broad range of researchers and practitioners who will work over the course of the year on pressing issues in ethics. Faculty in arts and sciences and professional schools, postdoctoral scholars, practitioners, and researchers from industry, government, and NGOs are eligible to apply.
For the 2022-23 academic year, the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics will continue its focus on the theme of “A New Social Compact?” Variations in national responses to the pandemic; disparate experiments with technology, economic, and health policies; and conflicts over foundational political institutions have thrown into stark relief different conceptions of the social compact (a phrase we use loosely to refer to shared understandings of what members of societies believe they owe to each other) around the world. Myriad challenges--including challenges relating to education, climate and the natural environment, migration, new technologies, public health, elections, racial justice, and economic well-being--call us to revisit and evaluate existing conceptions of the social compact at both national and global levels. We ask, is it time for a new social compact?
We invite applications connected to any dimension of this broad field of inquiry. We see the nature of the questions raised and the challenges to be addressed as so multifaceted as to make this theme not very restrictive; however, in our usual fashion, we will also consider applications that fall outside the parameters of this thematic description. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to early career scholars and practitioners.
More information and the link to the application form can be found here: https://ethics.harvard.edu/fellows-in-residence
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites applications from a broad range of researchers and practitioners who will work over the course of the year on pressing issues in ethics. Faculty in arts and sciences and professional schools, postdoctoral scholars, practitioners, and researchers from industry, government, and NGOs are eligible to apply.
For the 2022-23 academic year, the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics will continue its focus on the theme of “A New Social Compact?” Variations in national responses to the pandemic; disparate experiments with technology, economic, and health policies; and conflicts over foundational political institutions have thrown into stark relief different conceptions of the social compact (a phrase we use loosely to refer to shared understandings of what members of societies believe they owe to each other) around the world. Myriad challenges--including challenges relating to education, climate and the natural environment, migration, new technologies, public health, elections, racial justice, and economic well-being--call us to revisit and evaluate existing conceptions of the social compact at both national and global levels. We ask, is it time for a new social compact?
We invite applications connected to any dimension of this broad field of inquiry. We see the nature of the questions raised and the challenges to be addressed as so multifaceted as to make this theme not very restrictive; however, in our usual fashion, we will also consider applications that fall outside the parameters of this thematic description. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to early career scholars and practitioners.
More information and the link to the application form can be found here: https://ethics.harvard.edu/fellows-in-residence