Jobs In Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Political Philosophy and Philosophy of Race. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, and will commence on July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field and have demonstrated an exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching covering social and political philosophy, Africana philosophy, and philosophy of race. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research as 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, distinguished awards and accolades for innovative work, other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.
The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application to be submitted online via link on U of T job ad; letters (signed and on letterhead) to be submitted by referees or via Interfolio to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca by December 20, 2019, 11:59pm EST.
An der Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie, Institut für Philosophie, Professur für Praktische Philosophie ist ab 1. Oktober 2020 folgende Stelle zu besetzen:
AKADEMISCHER ASSISTENT (M/W/D)
zunächst befristet für 3 Jahre, 100 % einer Vollbeschäftigung
Detaillierte Infos über URL unten (pdf-Datei)
Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Mathematical Philosophy. This is a full-time, continuing position at Level B (roughly equivalent to a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the U.S.).
Applicants should:
* have an outstanding research record and compelling future research programme in the area of Mathematical Philosophy: the development of theories and methods in mathematics, logic, or other areas of the formal sciences and their application to genuinely philosophical questions and problems in logic, philosophy of language, epistemology, ethics or other areas of philosophy
* be able to teach from introductory through to advanced undergraduate level in relevant areas (for example, but not limited to, mathematical logic, probability theory, decision theory, formal semantics, philosophy of language or epistemology) and be able to develop new units of study where needed
* be able to supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students in their areas of expertise.
The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an active research programme, produce high quality publications, participate in the departments research culture, contribute to teaching at all levels, and undertake appropriate administrative roles and curriculum development as required.
For more details and to apply see the URL below.
Lecturer in Mathematical Philosophy
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Reference no. 2504/1119C
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field
• Located at Camperdown Campus
• Full-time, continuing position, remuneration package $125,848 – 149,441p.a which includes leave loading and up to 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Mathematical Philosophy. This is a full-time, continuing position at Level B (roughly equivalent to a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the U.S.).
Applicants should:
• have an outstanding research record and compelling future research programme in the area of Mathematical Philosophy: the development of theories and methods in mathematics, logic, or other areas of the formal sciences and their application to genuinely philosophical questions and problems in logic, philosophy of language, epistemology, ethics or other areas of philosophy
• be able to teach from introductory through to advanced undergraduate level in relevant areas (for example, but not limited to, mathematical logic, probability theory, decision theory, formal semantics, philosophy of language or epistemology) and be able to develop new units of study where needed
• be able to supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students in their areas of expertise.
The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an active research programme, 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.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer in Philosophy with:
• a PhD in a related area of philosophy
• research expertise in Mathematical Philosophy, demonstrated through high quality publications
• an active research program with significant potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed international journals and presses
• experience as a philosophy teacher at the tertiary level
• capacity for high quality teaching in a range of areas relevant to Mathematical Philosophy, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, from large introductory units through to specialised advanced seminars
• capacity to supervise Honours and postgraduate students
• capacity to contribute to curriculum development
• capacity to undertake academic administrative roles
• a collegial approach and capacity for successful teamwork
About us
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour and offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region, and a vibrant research and teaching environment.
The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of six schools in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, made up of the departments of Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History, Gender and Cultural Studies, History, and Philosophy. The School brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Sydney is home to leading thinkers in a wide range of areas of philosophy, and we offer a rich and varied array of units taught by dedicated and enthusiastic scholars whose outstanding research informs their teaching at every level.
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.
How to apply
For more information on the position and University, please view the position description available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 2504/1119C to apply.
Closing date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 8 January 2020 (Sydney Time)
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.
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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
The following people can apply for this selection procedure: candidates of any nationality
who hold a research doctorate or equivalent qualification, obtained in Italy or abroad, who
have passed the Italian National Academic Qualifications Procedure (Abilitazione Scientifico
Nazionale) for the position of full professor or associate professor as per Article 16 of Law
no. 240/2010, or who hold the qualification of “Specializzazione medica”, or who have had
for at least three years (not necessarily in one continuous period):
a) contracts as per Article 24 (3) (a) of law no. 240/2010, or
b) contracts as per Article 1 (14) of law no. 230/2005; or
c) research fellowships as per Article 51 (6) of law no. 449/1997 and subsequent
mendments, or research fellowships as per Article 22 of law no. 240/2010, or post-doctoral
scholarships as per Article 4 of law no. 398/1989, or
d) similar contracts, fellowships or scholarships in foreign universities or research centres;
In order to arrive at the minimum period of three years mentioned above, the
contracts/fellowships/scholarships in a), b), c) and d) may be added together.
In order to be eligible in the selection, candidates must possess the above mentioned
requirements within the submission deadline of the application.
Applications from Full professors, Associate professors, or researchers with tenure will not
be accepted, even if the applicant is not in service.
The applications must be submitted by above mentioned deadline by only using the online
procedure available through the following website
https://www.unimi.it/it/node/581/
otherwise they will be excluded from the selection.
The candidates have to go on https://www.unimi.it/it/node/581/
and choose the procedure code through the search engine at the top of the page.
In the box, they have to click on "Presenta la domanda".
The site will redirect them on the account registration page. They have to insert their data.
After completing registration, they can log in to Unichiamata and send their application.
The participation application must include:
- pdf or p7m file of the admission application, which has to be signed, under penalty of
exclusion;
- pdf file of identity card;
- pdf file of Italian Tax Code, if possessed;
- pdf file of declaration as per articles 46 and 47 of Presidential Decree n. 445/2000, with
regard to participation requirements, drawn up as shown in the attached outline “Allegato
A”;
“Allegato B”;
- pdf file of list of submitted publications, which has to be signed;
- zip o rar files containing pdf files of submitted publications not exceeding the abovementioned
maximum number;
- pdf file of “dichiarazione sostitutiva di atto di notorietà”, which certifies that publications
are true copies of the originals, drawn up as shown in the attached outline “Allegato C”;
- pdf file of copy of the €25,82 payment invoice.
Leibniz University Hannover and Bielefeld University jointly seek to fill
2 Postdoctoral Positions (100% TV-L 13)
in Ethics of Science and/or Philosophy of Science
starting April 1, 2020, within the Graduiertenkolleg (research training group) GRK 2073 “Integrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research”.
The appointment will be for 4.5 years. The positions will be filled as 100% Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in positions on salary scale TV-L 13. (This amounts to a monthly net salary roughly between 2250 and 2550 €, plus benefits such as health insurance.) One of the positions is expected to be located at Leibniz University Hannover and the other one at Bielefeld University.
GRK 2073 “Integrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research” is a research training group that is established as a joint project by Leibniz University Hannover and Bielefeld University. It is funded by the German national funding agency (DFG). Its research program aims at bridging the gap between practice and theory in the philosophical investigation of scientific research in two ways: firstly, it examines new connections between practical philosophy of science (ethics of science, political philosophy of science) and theoretical philosophy of science (epistemology, metaphysics); secondly, it analyzes relevant links between the material culture of the sciences (objects, equipment, experiments, practices) and the cognitive dimension of the sciences (theories, hypotheses, discourses, models). The working language of GRK 2073 is English.
Applicants should be fluent in English and must hold a PhD in philosophy or HPS (or a similar program). They should have completed their doctoral research on a topic from philosophy of science and/or ethics of science. They need to specify a research project that fits into research program of GRK 2073 as described above.
The obligations of the postdocs will be to conduct research on their own responsibility within research projects that contribute to the research program of GRK 2073, to participate in peer learning groups and other training activities, to contribute their services to the governing board of GRK 2073 and to be available as counsels to PhD students. It is expected that postdocs take residence at their respective place of employment.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to admissions [__at__] philos [dot] uni-hannover [dot] de and must be received by December 12, 2019. Please consult by all means the application guide on our website for further information on how to apply (as well as on the research training group and the positions offered): https://grk2073.org/apply/
For informal enquiries please contact Rafael Ugarte Chacón (rafael [dot] ugarte [dot] chacon [__at__] philos [dot] uni-hannover [dot] de).
Leibniz University Hannover and Bielefeld University both aim to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invite qualified women to apply for these positions. Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification.
Leibniz University Hannover and Bielefeld University jointly seek to fill
5 Doctoral Candidate Positions (65% TV-L 13)
in Ethics of Science and/or Philosophy of Science
starting April 1, 2020, within the Graduiertenkolleg (research training group) GRK 2073 “Integrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research”.
The appointment will be for 3 years. The positions will be filled as 65% Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in positions on salary scale TV-L 13. (This amounts to a monthly net salary roughly between 1600 and 1750 €, plus benefits such as health insurance.) Three of the positions are expected to be located at Leibniz University Hannover and the other two at Bielefeld University.
GRK 2073 “Integrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research” is a research training group that is established as a joint project by Leibniz University Hannover and Bielefeld University. It is funded by the German national funding agency (DFG). Its research program aims at bridging the gap between practice and theory in the philosophical investigation of scientific research in two ways: firstly, it examines new connections between practical philosophy of science (ethics of science, political philosophy of science) and theoretical philosophy of science (epistemology, metaphysics); secondly, it analyzes relevant links between the material culture of the sciences (objects, equipment, experiments, practices) and the cognitive dimension of the sciences (theories, hypotheses, discourses, models). The working language of GRK 2073 is English.
Applicants should be fluent in English and able to demonstrate an interest in at least one of the two areas: practical philosophy of science (i.e., ethics and/or political philosophy of science) or theoretical philosophy of science (epistemology and/or metaphysics of science). They must hold a pertinent university degree (typically an MA degree in Philosophy or HPS) and must be eligible to enroll as doctoral students in Philosophy at Leibniz University Hannover or Bielefeld University. They need to specify a dissertation project that fits the aims of the research program of GRK 2073 as described above.
The obligations of each holder of one of the advertised positions will be to conduct research on a dissertation project that contributes to the research program of GRK 2073 and to participate in the training activities that are specified by the qualification program. Holders of the positions must enroll as doctoral students in philosophy at Leibniz University Hannover or Bielefeld University. It is expected that they take residence in the region of their respective campus.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to admissions [__at__] philos [dot] uni-hannover [dot] de and must be received by December 12, 2019. Please consult by all means the application guide on our website for further information on how to apply (as well as on the research training group and the positions offered): https://grk2073.org/apply/
For informal enquiries please contact Rafael Ugarte Chacón (rafael [dot] ugarte [dot] chacon [__at__] philos [dot] uni-hannover [dot] de).
Leibniz University Hannover and Bielefeld University both aim to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invite qualified women to apply for these positions. Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification.
The Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague is seeking to appoint
a position for postdoctoral or early career researcher in the philosophy of physics
The position will be associated with Professor Ladislav Kvasz’s ongoing research project “Formal epistemology – the future synthesis” funded by the Czech Academy of Sciences – see the attached project summary at
http://www.flu.cas.cz/images/dokumenty/verejne/vyberova_rizeni/ProjectDe...
The position is open from January 2020 or later in the first half of 2020. The maximum duration of the appointment is three years (January 2020 – December 2022). The monthly salary range will be approximately 40.000 – 42.000 CZK (gross income), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. A trial period of three months will be used when the position is first filled. This is a full-time employment – i.e., 40 hours per week.
The position will be devoted to the study of the epistemological approaches, methods, and techniques employed by physicists, such as for instance by Newton, Maxwell, Hamilton, Einstein, or Bohr, thus focusing on crucial historical breakthroughs in knowledge that are well understood from the historical point of view. The main question is how the actual scientific practice of gaining new knowledge in physics relates to the epistemological debates waged in philosophy.
We are looking for a candidate who holds a PhD degree in logic, epistemology, philosophy, or history of science or related disciplines (obtained after January 1, 2014) with a relevant research background, strong motivation for research, and competence to carry out both independent and collaborative research.
For questions and further information please contact Prof. Ladislav Kvasz, the Principal Investigator of the project, by e-mail at kvasz [__at__] flu [dot] cas [dot] cz but do not submit applications via this address.
Please submit your application by e-mail by November 22, 2019 to the address fep [__at__] flu [dot] cas [dot] cz. Your application should include: CV with a list of publications and specification of language skills; a short summary of your past research (up to 400 words); and a motivational letter, including description of your research plans in the subject area mentioned above (up to 400 words).
Two confidential letters of reference should be sent directly by their authors to the e-mail address fep [__at__] flu [dot] cas [dot] cz by November 22, 2019.
The Institute of Philosophy is an equal opportunity employer offering as well:
- flexible working hours
- employee benefits (e.g. meal vouchers, 25 vacation days, up to 8 sick days, language courses)
- pleasant working environment.
The Department of Philosophy at King’s University College at Western University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment in Philosophy, beginning July 1, 2020. The area of specialization required for this appointment is Ethics broadly understood. While the area of competence is open, the department welcomes various approaches to contemporary ethical issues from a global, non-canonical, and cross-cultural perspective. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active research program and to develop and teach courses in Human Rights and Socio-political Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and Ethics of Technology, as well as advanced courses in Ethics. The teaching load at King’s is 2.5 courses per year. Candidates must have completed their PhD in Philosophy by the start date of the appointment or shortly thereafter. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
King’s University College is a mid-size Catholic liberal arts college affiliated with Western University located in London, Ontario. The Department of Philosophy is a small but outstanding department with diverse research interests and teaching strengths. Our Faculty are passionate teachers, established scholars, and members of the School of Graduate and Post-Graduate Studies at Western.
Applications should include: (1) a letter of intent; (2) a curriculum vitae (including a list of academic honors, awards and publications); (3) a writing sample; (4) 3 confidential letters of reference (Applicants should ensure that referees are aware that their letters must reach the Department by the application deadline.); (5) a teaching statement (including evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness); (6) two short descriptions of how you would teach a one-semester course in human rights and socio-political ethics and a one-semester course in Environmental Ethics.
Applications should be submitted via email to jobsearchphil [__at__] kings [dot] uwo [dot] ca
Letters of reference should be submitted directly to Dr. Steve Lofts, King’s University College, Department of Philosophy, 266 Epworth Ave, London, ON N6A 2M3. or to Dr. Steve Lofts at jobsearchphil [__at__] kings [dot] uwo [dot] ca.
Deadline: January 1, 2020.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to: Professor Steve Lofts, Chair, Department of Philosophy (email: slofts [__at__] uwo [dot] ca).
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Two postdoctoral positions in analytical metaphysics / epistemology (one for three years, a second for two and a half years; starting date 1 February 2020) at the University of Konstanz are advertised here:
https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/cca204c13f0752bad87da6cc5e6d0...
https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/fc7ab455780b36e2b55b637c8fb52...
Inquiries can be directed to Prof. Leon Horsten, E-Mail Leon [dot] Horsten [__at__] uni-konstanz [dot] de.