Jobs In Philosophy
Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies of the Radboud University Nijmegen
Vacancy number: 21.05.15
Application deadline: 6 September 2015
Responsibilities
As a PhD candidate, you will conduct research on the PhD project The Reception of Thomas Aquinas’ Philosophical Psychology (13th-17th centuries).
Short description of the project:
The introduction of the corpus aristotelicum into university curricula in the 13th century created tensions in the various branches of natural philosophy, metaphysics and ethics. In the field of philosophical psychology, Thomas Aquinas was among the first authors to incorporate the views of Aristotle (and of his commentator Averroes) in his accounts of the soul. He did so against a background that was largely dominated by Neoplatonizing authors such as Augustine and Avicenna. Unsurprisingly, Aquinas’ psychological views rapidly became the object of debate and remained a permanent point of reference. Aquinas’ views thus constitute an excellent starting point for a study of aspects of philosophical psychology from the late Middle Ages until the early modern period.
The Research Institute in Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies calls for PhD proposals concerning a specific aspect of the reception of Thomas Aquinas’ views in the field of philosophical psychology from the late 13th until the 17th century. Possible topics are: soul and body; soul and substantial form; the powers and habits of the soul; the immortality of the soul; the ‘separate’ soul and its powers; etc. The Institute especially welcomes proposals that combine doctrinal and institutional perspectives (e.g. ecclesiastical condemnations, university regulations, etc.) on the reception of Aquinas’ views.
Work environment
The Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies aims at providing the best possible academic learning and working environment for its 600 students and 140 staff members.
The PhD project will be carried out as part of the Faculty’s Research Programme I (‘Competing Worldviews’) in the Chair of History of Philosophy. You will participate in regular research seminars and be a part of a lively research environment. You will be trained and supervised in accordance with the regulations of the Radboud Graduate School for the Humanities. You will be a member of this school and have access to all courses, meetings and facilities offered by it.
What we expect from you
- MA in philosophy, preferably in the history of medieval and/or early modern philosophy;
- good knowledge of Latin and excellent command of written and spoken English (C2 level);
- ability to conduct research autonomously, analyse complex problems and develop sound arguments;
- maturity, self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as a team player;
- good communication and organizational skills.
What we have to offer
- employment: 0,8 - 1,0 fte;
- in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
- gross starting salary will amount to €2,125 per month based on full-time employment, and will increase to €2,717 per month in the fourth year (P scale);
- in accordance with university policy, you will be appointed for an initial period of 18 months, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years (in case of a 0.8 appointment: by 3.5 years);
- you will be classified as a PhD candidate (‘promovendus’) in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO)
Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions (http://www.ru.nl/english/arbeidsvoorwaarden?kn)?Would you like to know more? Further information on: Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies (http://www.ru.nl/ptrs/)For more information about this vacancy, please contact:
Prof.dr. P.J.J.M. Bakker, Professor Medieval and Renaissance philosophy
Telephone: +31 24 3612756
E-mail: p [dot] bakker [__at__] ftr [dot] ru [dot] nlProf [dot] dr. D.A.T. Müller, Professor History of Christianity
Telephone: +31 24 3612606
E-mail: d [dot] mueller [__at__] ftr [dot] ru [dot] nl
Are you interested?
Apply via http://www.ru.nl/overons/werken-radboud/details/details_vacature_0/?reci....
For more information on your application: +31 24 3611173.
Résumé
Un contrat postdoctoral d’une année en histoire de la philosophie du 18e siècle est ouvert au département de philosophie de l’Université de Montréal à partir du 1er janvier 2016. La candidate ou le candidat choisi(e) devra consacrer une partie de son stage à un travail d’édition des mémoires philosophiques de l’Académie de Berlin (1744-1769) sous la direction de François Duchesneau et Christian Leduc. Les détails seront fournis lors de l’embauche. Il ou elle devra aussi soumettre une courte description d’un projet de recherche individuel sur la philosophie du 18e siècle.
Qualifications
- Doctorat dans le domaine de la philosophie du 18e siècle
- Très bonne maitrise du français
- Maitrise souhaitée en allemand et en latin
Pièces à joindre au dossier
- Un CV
- 2 extraits de contributions à la recherche (articles, chapitre de thèse, etc.)
- Une courte présentation du projet individuel de recherche (1 page)
- Deux lettres de recommandation
Montant : 30 000$ sur 1 an
Date de remise : 1er septembre 2015
Les dossiers doivent être envoyés par voie électronique à l’adresse suivante : christian [dot] leduc [dot] 1 [__at__] umontreal [dot] ca
Within the Département de Philosophie, Éthique et Sciences des Religions et de la laïcité at the Université libre de Bruxelles, there is a vacancy for a fully funded 3-year fellowship in the context of the ARC project „Transformations of practical reason in early modern philosophy prior to Kant”, directed by Prof. Arnaud Pelletier (https://www.ulb.ac.be/recherche/presentation/en-arcpelletieren.html). Within this project, which has three parts, the candidate will work on one of the two following issues:
either Leibniz: Practical reason and the Science of prudence
The main focus of this first topic is to address Leibniz’s practical philosophy through the particular investigation of the project of a « science of prudence » (its genesis, evolution and challenges). The new conceptualization of practical reason should also be compared to both the contemporary projects of a "moral science" and the Leibnizian scope of wisdom understood as a "science of happiness".
or The primacy of practical reason before Kant
The main focus of this second topic will be that of the origin and ensuing modifications of the idea of a "primacy of practical reason" (over theoretical reason) in pre-Kantian philosophy (addressing, for instance, authors like Thomasius, Crusius or Baumgarten as far as the 18th century is concerned) in order to investigate the different ways to address the genuine normativity of the practical reason and its relationship to the theoretical reason.
The thesis can be written in French or in English, but the candidate must be able to present his/her research and to take part in seminars in French. From the first year, active participation in the doctoral program and the activities of the Research Center in Philosophy (http://phi.ulb.ac.be/) and of the Research Group in Modern Philosophy, as well as contributions to journals and international conferences are expected. The candidate may have small administrative tasks (organization of conferences, etc.) within the ARC project.
Requirements: - MA in Philosophy (or a justification that it has been passed in 2015)
- Good knowledge of early modern philosophy
- Written and oral competence in French
- A minimum command of Latin and German would be an asset
Duration: 36 months, starting October 1, 2015
Amount: ca. 1880 EUR per month (netto)
Application deadline: August 20, 2015.
Applicants should send the following files (numbered from 1 to 5) to Arnaud [dot] Pelletier [__at__] ulb [dot] ac [dot] be:
1) a cover letter (explaining the adequacy of the applicant with the topic he/she wants to work on)
2) a detailed CV (including an academic transcript) with a publication list (if any)
3) a brief doctoral project (4 pages + bibliography)
4) a writing sample (about 10 pages, possibly from the Master thesis)
5) names and contact details of two academic referees.
For any further information, please feel free to contact Arnaud Pelletier (Arnaud [dot] Pelletier [__at__] ulb [dot] ac [dot] be).
Results will be known by the end of August 2015.
Founded in 1999, St Augustine College of South Africa is a private higher education institution in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition promoting ethical leadership, dignity of the human person and the common good. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and certificates which are accredited and registered by the Council for Higher Education and the Department of Education.
HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
St Augustine seeks to appoint a Head of the Department of Philosophy at the rank of Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will be responsible for
• Oversight and development of the Philosophy programmes
• Supervision of students’ research
• Initiate, coordinate and conduct academic research and research projects
• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Participate in other aspects of the work of St Augustine
Applicants must possess or demonstrate the following:
• A Doctoral degree in Philosophy
• An area of specialisation (AOS) in Ethics or History of Philosophy. Areas of competency (AOC) are open, African Philosophy a plus
• An understanding of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
• The capacity to teach over a substantial breadth. This will be considered an asset
• Teaching experience within a multicultural setting
• Strong skills in verbal communication and inter-personal relationships
• A very good publication record and relevant research experience
• The ability to work as part of team
• Previous experience in lecturing at tertiary level as a strong recommendation
Persons interested in being considered for appointment to these positions are invited to provide the College with an expression of interest and a concise C.V., highlighting qualifications, experience and relevant skills.
Salary range will depend on qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 22 July 2015
For more detailed information on each position go to the career section on: www.staugustine.ac.za.
Please send your submission to Lynn Pretorius at recruitment [__at__] staugustine [dot] ac [dot] za
The University of Warwick is seeking to appoint a full-time, one-year postdoctoral fellow based in the Department of Philosophy, as part of the research grant 'experimental philosophy and empirical ethics: a historical reconstruction and philosophical assessment' (XPHI), funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
The successful candidate will study the viability of an empirical science of ethics. He or she will join a research team working on the metaphysical and theological commitments of early modern experimental philosophers, eighteenth-century attempts to articulate an experimental moral philosophy, and recent proposals for locating moral philosophy within an experimental philosophy framework. The team is formed by Dr Alberto Vanzo (PI, Warwick), Professor Peter Anstey (Sydney) and Professor Tom Sorell (Warwick).
The successful candidate will prepare research articles, conference presentations and blog posts on his or her research, co-organise a workshop that will form the basis for a special journal issue or an edited volume, and participate in the project's outreach activities.
Start date: November 2015
For more information and to apply, please visit http://bit.ly/1HJq2P9.
Two years fixed-term lectureship (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in) in philosophy at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg in Halle (Saale). AOS: (Early) modern practical philosophy (focus on Kant desirable but nor required). Two courses per semester teaching load, language of instruction is German.
For further particulars, see http://www.verwaltung.uni-halle.de/dezern3/Ausschr/15_441.pdf.
Deadline: June 11, 2015.
Please direct all enquiries to Prof. Dr. Heiner F. Klemme, heiner [dot] klemme [__at__] phil [dot] uni-halle [dot] de
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications for a 10 month 100% full time limited term position at the Lecturer/Assistant Professor level, effective August 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016. This position is subject to budgetary approval.
Areas of specialization: Feminism and Social and Political Philosophy. Area of competence: Environmental Ethics. Expertise in some aspect of the History of Philosophy is an asset.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/graduate levels, with some limited graduate student supervision and committee work. Excellence in teaching and research is required. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. Course load is expected to be the equivalent of 3 and 3. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the following half-year courses: 2nd-year intro to feminism, 3rd-year feminist theories survey class, 2nd-year class, “Justice in Global Perspective”, 2nd-year class in environmental ethics; and another class, topic to be negotiated.
Applications should include: a complete curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), writing sample, teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness), a statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies, and three confidential letters of recommendation (in hard copy, forwarded separately by the referees). A record of publication will be an asset.
Applications should be sent to Duncan MacIntosh, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University, 6135 University Avenue, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4R2. (Please use dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca for correspondence). The closing date for applications is June 19, 2015.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.
We have an open vacancy for a project assistant in the framework of the LogiCIC project on 'The Logical Structure of Correlated Information Change' (ERC-2011-STG No. 283963), funded by the European Research Council and the European Community under the Seventh Framework Programme. The LogiCIC project team currently consists of two PhD candidates, one postdoctoral researcher and the Principal investigator Sonja Smets. The new Project assistant will support the team in its main organizational and communication tasks. The appointment is for 16 hours per week, and is on a temporary basis for a period of maximum 18 months, with an initial trial period of two months. All details about the job description and requirements are listed at:
http://www.uva.nl/over-de-uva/werken-bij-de-uva/vacatures/item/15-167.html
Preferred starting date: 1 July 2015, but no later than 1 August 2015. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2015 (the application procedure is explained on the above mentioned website).
The University Center for Human Values invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Values and Public Life. We aim to appoint a highly promising scholar trained in contemporary political theory to provide support for programs in the University Center for Human Values and to carry on a research agenda in his or her area of specialization.
The successful candidate will undertake a research project exploring a contemporary normative problem arising in domestic or global public life. The candidate will be expected to teach one course in the Center’s undergraduate Values and Public Life (VPL) certificate program, subject to sufficient enrollment and approval by the Dean of the Faculty. When s/he is teaching, the candidate will hold the additional title of Lecturer. In addition, the postdoc will conduct two sections of a non-credit senior thesis workshop under the supervision of the VPL faculty director. He/she will also provide some support for and participate in the Center’s Democracy Project.
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. by August 1, 2015 and must not have held the degree for more than three years by that date. They may not be employed by another institution during the term of their Princeton appointment.
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s previous accomplishments, experience relevant to the undergraduate certificate program, and the promise of the proposed research project. Their capacity to contribute to the Center’s teaching program will also be taken into account.
Term of Appointment
The term of appointment is one year, preferably beginning August 1, 2015. Applicants are expected to be in residence for the duration of the appointment. Princeton offers competitive salary and employee benefits.
How to Apply
You may submit an online application at http://jobs.princeton.edu. Search for requisition number #1500297. The online system includes instructions on how to apply.
A complete application will include the following materials:
1. A current curriculum vitae;
2. A research proposal (not to exceed 1,500 words), conforming to the expectations stated above. Also please supply an indicative title for the project at the beginning of the proposal.
3. A scholarly paper or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 12,000 words) representing your scholarly achievement or potential;
4. Contact information for two referees, who will be asked to comment specifically on your qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email with instructions for uploading letters of reference.
These materials should be submitted online by Friday May 29, 2015. We cannot accept application materials by any other method. Letters of reference are to be submitted by end of business day on Friday June 5, 2015. The selection committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and applications lacking any of the elements listed above may be at a disadvantage. Decisions will be announced by Friday, June 19, 2015.
This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University of Bayreuth is a research driven university and leader in interdisciplinary research and teaching. The Faculty of Cultural Studies invites applications for a
Junior Professor (W1) for Philosophy (Political Philosophy)
to be appointed as soon as possible. The position is offered for an initial period of three years and will be extended by a further three years following a positive evaluation.
We are looking for an excellent candidate in the field of global justice. We are interested in candidates with a background in the intersection of philosophy and economics. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of philosophy in the University’s “Governance & Responsibility” emerging field and its constituent programmes and initiatives.
The candidate will be expected to play an important role in our highly successful MA and BA Philosophy & Economics degree programmes. To meet the curricular demands of these degrees, the successful candidate should be able to teach broadly in political philosophy and offer courses in the intersection of political philosophy and economics. The teaching load for the first three years is five contact hours per week, increasing to seven after a successful mid-term evaluation.
The appointment will be made in accordance with the rules governing university appointments in the State of Bavaria. Prerequisites for appointment are an excellent doctoral degree, a productive and promising research programme, as well as teaching skills at university level. The ability to teach in English is also required for this position. Candidates should not have been employed for more than 6 years in an academic capacity at a German public-sector university.
The University of Bayreuth pursues the strategic goal of increasing the diversity of its faculty. Women and international candidates who will bring an increased diversity in the research and teaching profile of the University of Bayreuth are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications. The University of Bayreuth is a certified family-friendly and international employer that offers dual career support for career couples. Applicants with children are very welcome.
Applications should be sent to the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Prof. Dr. Ludwig Haag, University of Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth (Dekanat [dot] Kuwi [__at__] uni-bayreuth [dot] de) no later than 22.05.2015. Applications should include the usual documentation (curriculum vitae with a detailed list of your educational background, positions held, publications, and teaching record as well as copies of degree and prize certificates, names and contact details of three academic referees) and a statement of current and future research plans. Electronic applications are accepted (preferably as a single pdf file).
For further enquiries, please contact the Head of Department and Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Dr. Matthew Braham (matthew [dot] braham [__at__] uni-bayreuth [dot] de).