Jobs In Philosophy
The Department of Cognitive Science in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY invites applications for a non-tenure track, fixed-term-appointment Lecturer of Philosophy. We seek candidates whose area of specialization and competency includes some permutation of Philosophy of Science, Logic, Philosophy of Mathematics, Ethics, Philosophy of Mind. The Department of Cognitive Science offers unique opportunities for students to focus on the scientific study of mind, brain, and intelligence. The Department is home to psychologists, philosophers, cognitive scientists, and computer scientists, whose teaching and research complements Rensselaer's traditional strengths in science, engineering, and technology. The Department offers B.S. degrees in Philosophy, in Psychology, in Cognitive Science, and a highly selective Ph.D. program in Cognitive Science.
The successful candidate will have a record of achievement in teaching and research of philosophy and teach courses such as Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, or Philosophy of Biology. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated successful teaching experience at the collegiate level. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or foreign-degree equivalent in Philosophy or an appropriate related field of study.
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the nation’s oldest technological university. With approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students from across the country and around the world, the university offers more than 145 programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Rensselaer is located in Troy, NY, the heart of the "Tech Valley" region of the Hudson River Valley. The university’s Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) offers scholars, artists, and students opportunities for creative interdisciplinary research in the arts, performance technologies, science, and engineering through its performance and residency programs.
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnic perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by April 18, 2014 will receive full consideration. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three (3) letters of professional reference, and evidence of successful teaching experience at the collegiate level to apply.interfolio.com/24623
The Department of Philosophy, Lingustics and Theory of Science announces three fully funded PhD-positions, one in each of the subjects Theoretical Philosophy, Logic, and Theory of Science. The positions are proper employments, subject to the favourable conditions of standard Swedish social benefits, such as paid parental leave.
For the announcement, go here: http://www.flov.gu.se/english/education/doctoral-studies-third-cycle/adm...
For eligibility requirements, go here: http://www.flov.gu.se/english/education/doctoral-studies-third-cycle/pos...
The successful applicant will be expected to work on a research-subject for which we can provide highly skilled supervision. We therefore recommend that you visit the research webpages of the relevant subjects to find out more about the research conducted there:
For theoretical philosophy, please visit: http://www.flov.gu.se/english/research/theoretical-philosophy/
For logic, visit: http://www.flov.gu.se/english/research/logic/
And for theory of science (website in Swedish): http://www.flov.gu.se/forskning/forskningsomraden/vetenskapsteori/
The successful candidate is expected to be proficient in English.
Centre for Ethics/ Trinity College
University of Toronto University of Toronto
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Normative Theory
University of Toronto
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship to be held at the University of Toronto Centre for Ethics during the 2014-15 academic year. We welcome candidates with substantial normative research interests from diverse backgrounds including philosophy, law, and the social sciences. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in theories of distributive justice, moral psychology, or ethics in cross-cultural perspective, but we welcome all applicants with a strong interest in normative theory.
The successful candidate will teach two single-semester courses for Trinity College, participate in the seminar and workshop series at the Centre for Ethics, and help to develop an inter-disciplinary ethics community across campus. The appointment term is from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, at a combined research and teaching stipend of $42,500 per year. Applicants must have completed all requirements for their PhD by June 30, 2014. Candidates must also be no more than 3 years from the awarding of their degree, and cannot have accepted or hold a tenure-track position.
Applicants should submit a cover letter of application, a current CV, and a sample of written work to:
Rose Jones
Assistant to the Director
Centre for Ethics
University of Toronto
6 Hoskin Avenue
Toronto, ON M5S 1H8
Canada
Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent to the address above, or by email to ethics [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca. At least one of the reference letters should speak to the applicant's teaching experience and ability. Any additional inquiries may be addressed to Rose Jones. Complete applications received by May 1, 2014 will be given priority; however, the position will remain open until filled.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, members of visible minority groups, Aboriginal persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is seeking candidates for the position of a philosophy instructor. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching an introductory course in philosophy to the B.A. students as well as conducting seminars on the philosophy of knowledge and/or philosophy of technology for the M.A. students. All instructions is done in English. The university is offering a competitive salary between $ 40,000 and $ 50,000 depending on the experience and qualifications.
Minimum requirements: Master's Degree in Philosophy or related field with focus on epistemology preferred. Ph.D. or its equivalent preferred.
Expected hire date is September 2014
Applications are considered until position is filled.
To apply, please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications and three letters of reference to m [dot] akulov [__at__] kbtu [dot] kz
About KBTU. Founded in 2001, Kazakh-British Technical University has quickly become one of the leading private institutions in country. With a total student body of over 2000 students, the university is offering degrees (B.A., M.A., MBA, and Ph.D.) in IT-technologies, Oil and Gas, Business, Chemical Engineering and Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. Affiliate of KBTU, the International School of Economics (ISE) is providing its students with a double diploma from KBTA and London University.
Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is seeking candidates for the position of a philosophy instructor. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching an introductory course in philosophy to the B.A. students as well as conducting seminars on the philosophy of knowledge and/or philosophy of technology for the M.A. students. All instructions is done in English. The university is offering a competitive salary between $ 40,000 and $ 50,000 depending on the experience and qualifications.
Minimum requirements: Master's Degree in Philosophy or related field with focus on epistemology preferred. Ph.D. or its equivalent preferred.
Expected hire date is September 2014
Applications are considered untill position is filled.
To apply, please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications and three letters of reference to m [dot] akulov [__at__] kbtu [dot] kz
About KBTU. Founded in 2001, Kazakh-British Technical University has quickly become one of the leading private institutions in country. With a total student body of over 2000 students, the university is offering degrees (B.A., M.A., MBA, and Ph.D.) in IT-technologies, Oil and Gas, Business, Chemical Engineering and Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. Affiliate of KBTU, the International School of Economics (ISE) is providing its students with a double diploma from KBTA and London University.
Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is seeking candidates for the position of a philosophy instructor. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching an introductory course in philosophy to the B.A. students as well as conducting seminars on the philosophy of knowledge and/or philosophy of technology for the M.A. students. All instructions is done in English. The university is offering a competitive salary between $ 40,000 and $ 50,000 depending on the experience and qualifications.
Minimum requirements: Master's Degree in Philosophy or related field with focus on epistemology preferred. Ph.D. or its equivalent preferred.
Expected hire date is September 2014
Applications are considered untill position is filled.
To apply, please send your motivation letter, CV, list of publications and three letters of reference to m [dot] akulov [__at__] kbtu [dot] kz
About KBTU. Founded in 2001, Kazakh-British Technical University has quickly become one of the leading private institutions in country. With a total student body of over 2000 students, the university is offering degrees (B.A., M.A., MBA, and Ph.D.) in IT-technologies, Oil and Gas, Business, Chemical Engineering and Nautical Science and Marine Engineering. Affiliate of KBTU, the International School of Economics (ISE) is providing its students with a double diploma from KBTA and London University.
The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright commission for Israel, plans to offer 8 fellowships to American post-doctoral researchers in support of work to be carried out at Israeli universities during the course of the 2015/2016-2016/2017 academic years.
The US Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program is open to candidates in all academic disciplines.
Holders of tenure track positions are not eligible to apply. Individuals who have already begun research activities in Israel prior to the application date are not eligible.
Program grants total $40,000, $20,000 per academic year.
Program Fellows must be accepted as post-doctoral researchers by Israeli host institutions, which agree to provide them with a standard post-doctoral grant, which they will receive in addition to their Fulbright Fellowship. Thus, the total financial support received by Program Fellows is likely to be in the range of at least $35,000-$40,000 per year.
Applications for 2015/2016-2016/2017 Fulbright Post-Doctoral Fellowships must be submitted to the Council for International Exchange of Scholars by August 1, 2014.
The full Program announcement is available at http://bit.ly/1hdM4qY.
Potential candidates may contact Ms. Judy Stavsky, Deputy Director, USIEF (jstavsky [__at__] fulbright [dot] org [dot] il; +972-3-517-2392) for advice and assistance
Adjunct instructor needed to teach one ethics class at off-campus locations of Rutgers-Camden. This is NOT a full-time position. Possibilities for Ethics, Business Ethics, or Contemporary Moral Issues
Ph.D or ABD preferred. Class meets once a week in evening.
Please send CV, sample syllabus, student teaching evaluation data to Stuart Charme, Chair.
Contact by email only: scharme [__at__] rutgers [dot] edu
Universität Paderborn
In der Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften, Fach Philosophie ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt, spätestens aber zum 1.8.2014 die Stelle einer/eines
wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin/wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiters
(Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L)
zu besetzen. Es handelt sich um eine zunächst auf 3 Jahre befristete Tätigkeit im Umfang von 50% der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit. Eine wissenschaftliche Weiterqualifikation / Promotion wird erwartet.
Aufgabengebiet:
- Mitwirkung bei der Durchführung und Betreuung des Praxissemesters im Lehramtsstudium Philosophie/Praktische Philosophie
- Lehre in der Fachdidaktik Philosophie für das Lehramt Praktische Philosophie an Haupt-, Real- und Gesamtschulen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Inklusion (im Umfang von 2 SWS)
- Forschung in der Philosophiedidaktik
Einstellungsvoraussetzungen:
- Hochschulabschluss im Fach Philosophie; i.d.R. Erstes Staatsexamen
Erwünscht sind:
- Gute fachdidaktische und fachwissenschaftliche Kenntnisse im Bereich der Praktischen Philosophie
- Schulpraktische Erfahrungen
- Kenntnisse im Bereich des Themengebiets Heterogenität
Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen werden unter Kennziffer 1868 per Post bis zum 14.04.2014 erbeten an:
Prof. Dr. Ruth Hagengruber
Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften
Universität Paderborn
Warburger Str. 100
33098 Paderborn
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD. The Department of Religion, Philosophy, and Classics at Augustana College invites applications for a full-time one-year leave replacement position in Philosophy beginning in the fall of 2014. AOS and AOC open, but candidate should be prepared to teach several sections of Critical Thinking and of Philosophy of Religion. Teaching load is 3-1-3 with a one-course January term.
Ph.D. in Philosophy required by date of hire. The department values exposing our students to a broad range of philosophic practices and traditions. Augustana is a small, competitive liberal arts college associated with the Lutheran church (ELCA). We are committed to hiring excellent teachers; we encourage an education that connects the disciplines; and we are committed to fostering lives of service.
Salary is competitive; dependent upon qualifications. Excellent fringe benefits.
Review of applications will begin April 10, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants are asked to send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, sample syllabi for the two courses named above, and three letters of recommendation electronically to humanresources [__at__] augie [dot] edu.