Jobs In Philosophy
• Rare Opportunity for a Lecturer in History and Philosophy of Science
• Located at Camperdown Campus
• Full-time, Continuing Employment, Base Salary: $106,343 - $126,279 p.a. Level B, plus annual leave loading and a generous employer’s contribution to superannuation.
About the opportunity
The School of History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) is looking for a lecturer to expand our current research and teaching program. The applicant is expected to make substantial and sustained contributions to the School’s academic program through research, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, teaching, and outreach. We welcome applicants from candidates with expertise in any field related to the various sub-disciplines of HPS but are particularly looking for someone who a) is able to address issues related to science and ethics, and/or science and social policy, broadly construed; and b) will have an excellent ability in engaging with scientists and scholars from other disciplines. Applications from scholars conducting research on non-western topics are encouraged.
The School of HPS is part of the Faculty of Science and draws undergraduate and postgraduate students from both science and the humanities. This appointment recognises its continuous growth in student numbers, scholarly output and competitive funding, and the successful candidates will be expected to actively contribute to the expansion of the School’s international reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
About you
We see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer who possesses:
• The ability to undertake original research either independently or as part of a team, and the potential and/or ability (potential to attract funding for research.
• Demonstrable deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by lecturing and/or participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings.
• Proven skills in, or well-articulated ideas about, designing and delivering quality educational programs that support student needs and meet curriculum requirements
About us
The School of History and Philosophy of Science consists of an outstanding group of researchers and has a strong record in attracting grant funding and in terms of publication output. As a discipline, it has received the highest grade – 5 – in the recent Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research in Australia (ERA) survey. The School of HPS is part of the Faculty of Science, and draws undergraduate and postgraduate students from both science and the humanities. It enjoys excellent relations with departments in the Arts faculty (in particular Philosophy and History), as well as with medicine, leading to innovative collaborations in research and teaching.
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 Job Reference No. 1439/0719C to apply.
Closing date: 11:30pm, Thursday 14 November 2019 (Sydney Time)
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The Faculty of Arts and Sciences of the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure stream appointment in Chinese Thought and Culture at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The appointment is expected to commence on July 1, 2020. 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 of the Study of Religion (or hold a joint appointment in two of the three units).
Candidates must hold a PhD in East Asian Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a closely related field and have demonstrated an exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching and 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 and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program in areas covering Chinese philosophy, religion, and/or culture.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by 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, 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 area 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, as well as strong letters of reference.
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 on the link below.
The following elements of the application must be submitted online (in pdf format only) by November 18, 2019:
• (1) a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled “YourLastName cover letter and CV-1904076.pdf”;
• (2) a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a sample of academic writing (about 25 pages), combined in a file labelled “YourLastName research-1904076.pdf”;
• (3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “YourLastName teaching-1904076.pdf”.
Applicants must ask four referees to send letters that are signed and on letterhead directly to acadhr [dot] artsci [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca. Letters must be received by November 18, 2019.
Please note that the required files for this search must be in PDF format and must be labelled as indicated above. General submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact acadhr [dot] artsci [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
FELLOWS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15
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 2020-21 academic year, the theme at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics will once again be the Ethics of Technological and Biomedical Innovation.
Priority will be given to early career scholars and practitioners whose work closely aligns with this theme, but we reserve some "open" slots for senior scholars and practitioners, and for exceptionally competitive applicants whose work in ethics falls outside this scope. The goal will be to craft a cohort in which "thematic" fellows and "open" fellows will all find valuable intellectual partnerships to support and spur their work.
All Fellows-in-Residence will be expected to devote the majority of their time to their individual projects and to participate in regular work-in-progress seminars. In addition, Fellows are strongly encouraged to participate in the Center's programming, which includes public lectures, themed seminars and reading groups, conferences, workshops, and lunch discussions.
Under our current theme, the Center is pleased to offer joint fellowship opportunities with the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, the Carr Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Center for Bioethics at the Harvard Medical School, the Center for Research on Computation and Society at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics at the Harvard Law School.
Applicants will be invited to indicate on the application form whether they wish to be considered for a joint fellowship position with one of these Centers. If selected, the joint fellowship will offer access to development opportunities and programming at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics and our partnering Center.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have a PhD, professional degree, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional experience. Applicants from any discipline or professional field will be considered. Those who have previously held a yearlong residential Fellowship at the Center are not eligible; this limitation does not apply to former Undergraduate Fellows or former Graduate Fellows. The Fellows-in-Residence Program runs the course of the academic year, typically from the beginning of September through the end of May, and is open to all applicants who meet the above criteria, regardless of citizenship.
STIPEND
Faculty:
We offer a stipend of one-half of your base academic year salary, up to $75,000, and a research allowance of up to $3,000 for approved expenses directly related to your work, such as travel, books, and research assistance.
Post-Doc:
The stipend for post-doctoral fellows was $50,000.00 in 2019-20 and will be set for 2020-21 in accordance with the University rate. We also provide a research allowance of up to $3,000 for approved expenses directly related to your work, such as travel, books, and research assistance.
Practitioners:
Practitioner stipends will be determined on a case-by-case basis, commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form, found at ethics.harvard.edu/fellows-in-residence, which includes submission of the following in .pdf, .doc, or .docx form:
- Cover letter stating your background and interest in the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics Fellows-in-Residence Program
- CV
- Research proposal
- Recent writing sample
Names and contact information for three professional references will be requested, no letters will be accepted at this stage.
The deadline for submitting this application is November 15, 2019. Please note that the application form will be saved automatically while in progress, but no edits or alterations will be allowed once you have submitted the application. Should you have any questions regarding this application process, please send an email to EJSafraFellowships [__at__] fas [dot] harvard [dot] edu.
Job Reference # 1903570
The Department of Philosophy and the Department of Statistical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position held jointly in 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 and will commence July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.
Candidates must hold a PhD 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 ethical issues arising from the statistical methods and principles for Big Data. 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.
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 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.
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.
Click on the link to the job ad for specific instructions and link to online application.
The Princeton University Center for Human Values invites applications for the Harold T. Shapiro Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioethics for a possible opening in September 2020. The Shapiro Fellowship supports outstanding scholars studying ethical issues arising from developments in medicine, the biological sciences, or population health. We particularly encourage proposals focusing on problems of practical importance that have broader theoretical interest.
The Shapiro Fellow will spend from one to three years at Princeton conducting research and teaching the equivalent of one course each year (subject to sufficient enrollments and approval by the Dean of the Faculty). He or she will participate in the Ira W. DeCamp Seminar in Bioethics and will be invited to participate in other activities of the University Center for Human Values including a year-long research seminar for visiting fellows and Center faculty.
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D., M.D., or other equivalent doctoral degree by the start date, and should not have more than two years of postdoctoral experience by that date. An applicant may have a background in any area of ethical studies, not necessarily in bioethics. However, the proposed research plan should be related to the field of bioethics.
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s previous accomplishments and the promise of the proposed research project in bioethics. The capacity to contribute to the University’s teaching program will also be taken into account.
Term of Appointment
The term of the fellowship is one year, normally beginning September 1, 2020, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years pending satisfactory performance. Appointment will be made to the rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate; the Shapiro Fellow will also carry the title of Lecturer, if teaching. Princeton University offers competitive salary and employee benefits.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit an online application at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12363.
A complete application will include the following supporting materials:
1. A curriculum vitae;
2. A research proposal (not to exceed 1,500 words). Please provide an indicative title in the heading;
3. A scholarly paper (of no more than 12,000 words, not including bibliography) representing the applicant’s scholarly achievement or potential;
4. Contact information for two referees, who should be prepared to comment specifically about the applicant’s qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly with instructions for uploading letters of reference.
These materials must be submitted online by the application deadline of Thursday, December 5, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST. We do not accept application materials by any other method. Letters of reference should be submitted by Thursday, December 12, 2019. If a vacancy for this position is confirmed, the selection committee will begin reviewing applications immediately so letters of reference received after the priority deadline may put candidates at a disadvantage.
Decisions will be announced in late April 2020. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University Center for Human Values, the Department of Religion, and the Department of Philosophy invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the Princeton Project in Philosophy and Religion (PPPR). We aim to support a highly promising scholar who is trained in philosophy of religion, the religious thought of some historical period or culture, theories and methods in the study of religion, or related areas, in developing a research agenda in philosophy of religion broadly construed.
Postdocs in PPPR will be affiliated with the University Center for Human Values and invited to participate in its programs, as well as in the activities of the Departments of Religion and Philosophy. Candidates will be expected to contribute the equivalent of one course each year to the University Center and/or the Departments. This contribution may be fulfilled by teaching a course on a topic related to the philosophy of religion (subject to approval by Project Directors, the Department Chair or Chairs, and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty) or service to the Project or Center of some other sort, subject to approval of the Project and Center directors. If teaching a semester-long course, the successful candidate would carry the additional title of Lecturer.
Qualifications
Applications are welcome from candidates who have or expect to have a Ph.D. by the start date, September 1, 2020. Applicants should not have more than two years of postdoctoral experience by that start date. They may not be employed by another institution during the term of their Princeton appointment.
An applicant’s dissertation research need not be specifically in philosophy of religion, but a successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to working on a research project in this area (again, broadly construed) during their time at Princeton. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant's previous work, the promise of the proposed research project, and the likelihood that the project will be enhanced by being carried out at Princeton. The capacity to contribute to the University's teaching program will also be considered.
Term of Appointment
The term of appointment is one year, normally beginning September 1, 2020, with the expectation of renewal for one further year assuming good performance. Applicants are expected to be in residence in Princeton for the duration of the appointment.
How to Apply
Candidates are asked to submit an online application at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12341 and include the following materials:
1. A current curriculum vitae;
2. A research proposal (not to exceed 1000 words). The proposal should include a title for the project as a whole.
3. A scholarly paper or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 10,000 words, not including bibliography) that best represents their scholarly achievement or potential;
3. A sample syllabus for a course (does not need to be in philosophy of religion);
4. Contact information for two recommenders, who ideally would add a sentence or two to their standard letters specifically commenting on the candidate’s qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email with instructions for uploading letters of reference.
These materials must be submitted online by Monday, November 18, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST. We cannot accept application materials by any other method. Letters of reference should be submitted by end of business day on Monday November 25, 2019. The selection committee begins reviewing applications immediately so letters of reference received after the priority deadline may put candidates at a disadvantage.
Decisions will be announced in late March 2020. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University Center for Human Values invites applications for the Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Professorship for Distinguished Teaching. We aim to make an appointment for the Spring 2021 term.
This visiting professorship was established as part of Princeton’s 250th Anniversary teaching initiatives, enabling the University Center to bring to campus excellent undergraduate teachers and scholars whose teaching and research explicitly examine values in public and private life. Candidates in all fields are eligible but special consideration for Spring 2021 applications will be given to scholars who have a demonstrated expertise in teaching political theory. This is a one-semester position (half of a nine-month faculty position) and brings a commensurate proportion of a full year salary.
Since the successful candidate must demonstrate an established record of teaching excellence, applicants should normally hold a tenured position in their home institution. Candidates who have received teaching awards will be given especially serious consideration, but receipt of such awards is not a necessary condition for selection if there is other evidence of outstanding teaching. The professorship is not intended for early-career faculty and we do not generally consider nominees who have taught for fewer than five years. We are keen to consider candidates who have been innovative in the classroom through their use of technology, although again this is not a necessary condition for selection. Princeton is especially interested in qualified nominees who can contribute through their research and teaching to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Visiting professors normally teach one undergraduate course, organize at least one event focused on pedagogy, and participate in seminars, colloquia, and other activities of the University Center for Human Values. They also enjoy access to Firestone Library and to a wide range of activities throughout the University.
The appointment committee will consider applicants on the basis of:
• The quality of their teaching and relevance to the purposes of the University Center for Human Values;
• The quality of their previous and proposed research and their ability to benefit from and contribute to the activities of the University Center for Human Values;
• The contribution they are likely to make to higher education in the future through teaching and writing about ethics and human values.
Applications
Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12902. The following materials will be required. The application deadline is Friday, October 18, 2019:
1. A cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in affiliation with the University Center;
2. A curriculum vitae;
3. A statement of the applicant’s teaching record in the last five-to-ten years listing courses offered and describing the evidence of distinguished teaching (e.g., teaching awards received and/or a summary of institutional teaching assessments);
4. A scholarly paper or book chapter accepted for publication within the last five years, ideally not exceeding 12,000 words (not including bibliography);
5. A brief prospectus of research to be undertaken at Princeton;
6. The names and contact information of three referees, at least one of whom should be able to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s teaching record (in the event that their views are sought, referees will be contacted by the search committee).
The selection committee may request further information, such as institutional documentation of the teaching record, at a later stage.
We anticipate concluding the selection process by April 2020.
For more information about the University Center for Human Values, please visit our web site: uchv.princeton.edu
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), and the Departments of Philosophy, Medicine, Social Sciences, Law, Theology and Biology, which are part of the Center for Bioethics, invite nominations and applications for an interdisciplinary full-time (44hrs) Assistant or Associate Professor in Bioethics, starting from March 2020. The successful candidate is expected to conduct the main part of the assignment in the Center for Bioethics (PUC), although his/her affiliation will be with the Department associated to his/her disciplinary profile. For this reason, the search committee is open to candidates from various sectors who have strong backgrounds in Bioethics scholarship and research. A Ph.D. in a field related to bioethics is required, as well as a strong experience in Bioethics research.
Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and research in Bioethics.
• Understanding of the Catholic Church, its teachings, and the mission of a Catholic University.
• Preference for candidates who can speak and write both in English and Spanish.
• Ph.D. in a field related to Bioethics.
To apply, please send us the following documents (in English or Spanish):
• A cover letter and a research statement (a description of current and proposed research in the field of bioethics).
• Curriculum Vitae.
• 3 confidential letters of recommendation, addressed to the attention of Professor Luca Valera, Director, Center for Bioethics, PUC (email: luvalera [__at__] uc [dot] cl).
• 3 writing samples.
• A copy of the Ph.D. degree.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to: Professor Luca Valera, Director, Center for Bioethics, PUC (email: luvalera [__at__] uc [dot] cl). For questions about the application process, please contact: bioetica [__at__] med [dot] puc [dot] cl
Deadline for full consideration: October 31, 2019, 11:59pm EST.
Applications are sought from Indian Citizens and also Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
Professor (SC, No. of Position 1), Philosophy of Science, Any area of Western Philosophy
Associate Professor (SC, No. of Position 1) Logic / Epistemology, Any area of Western Philosophy
Associate Professor (PWD, No. of Position 1) Metaphysics (Western and Indian), Phenomenology, Any area of Western Philosophy
Assistant Professor (OBC, No, of Position 1) Ethics, Continental Philosophy, Any area of Western Philosophy
SC: Scheduled Caste; OBC: Other Backward Caste; PWD: Person with Disability (Orthopaedic)
See the following url for more details:
https://www.uohyd.ac.in/images/pdf/faculty-recruitment-220719.pdf
Yale-NUS College is a collaboration between the National University of Singapore and Yale University, offering a liberal arts curriculum combining Western and Eastern traditions with contemporary skills. Our community of 1000 students represent 66 countries and are intellectually elite, with an acceptance rate of <7%. Our 100 full-time faculty teach two small seminars per semester, with a guaranteed pre-tenure sabbatical and generous research support.
The College invites outstanding applications for at least three open rank, tenure-track or tenured positions in the social sciences. Candidates would teach in our Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and / or Global Affairs (GA) majors, as well as in Yale-NUS’s flagship common curriculum (http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum).
For GA, we particularly welcome applications from scholars who can teach international development or international/comparative political economy or quantitative methods, or who have regional expertise in the Middle East, Africa, or Latin America.
For PPE, evidence of scholarship or teaching that integrates two or more PPE fields (politics, economics, philosophy) would be an asset.
Applicants require a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as politics, economics, sociology, development studies, or geography. They should be active researchers with a commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching and mentoring. The College places emphasis on productive and impactful research programs, akin to other top liberal arts colleges in the world. The appointee will be expected to begin duties in the 2020-2021 academic year.
Outstanding candidates at the junior level will be considered for the NUS Presidential Young Professorship. Outstanding senior candidates will be considered for a JY Pillay Chair in the Social Sciences - https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13904.
Faculty receive highly competitive salaries, a generous start-up grant, and yearly travel and research allowance, with access on a competitive basis to substantial additional grant funding. Most qualify for subsidized housing. Yale-NUS College is located in Singapore, a vibrant, multicultural city of six million, with a very high quality of life.
Applications should include a cover letter; a full curriculum vitae; a research statement; a teaching philosophy statement; and teaching evaluations (if available). These should be submitted in the order indicated above as a single combined PDF document via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/YaleNUS. The cover letter should: indicate for which position(s) the candidate wishes to be considered, explain the interest in Yale-NUS, and how the candidate’s experience and expertise might fit with our mission and curriculum.
Additionally, applicants for the tenure-track position should ensure that three (3) academic referees submit a letter via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/YaleNUS. For tenured positions, applicants should provide names and contact information of three (3) academic referees.
Review of complete applications will begin August 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be made to the Social Sciences Divisional Manager at Enquiry_SocialSciencesDiv [__at__] yale-nus [dot] edu [dot] sg.
Yale-NUS College achieves excellence through the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusivity, equity, and global engagement. We encourage applications by diverse individuals with a demonstrated commitment to continually support these values. For more information about the College, please visit https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg
Candidates should understand that by sharing information with Yale-NUS, they authorise the College to use their personal data for the purposes of this application. The College will not use their data for other purposes and ensure that their data remains secure and confidential.