Jobs In Philosophy
Apply by 15 January 2013 for the
- Three-Year Doctoral Program in Ancient Philosophy,
- Or for pre-doctoral studies of one year.
The Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy (http://www.gsap.hu-berlin.de) at the Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin (http://www.hu-berlin.de) is pleased to offer up to four fellowships for doctoral studies in Ancient Philosophy and Science. Two of these fellowships are reserved for non-German applicants because they are funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
The fellowships cover the living costs at Berlin and are for full-time study only. There are no tuition fees, but there are low administrative fees amounting to ca. 250-300 Euros per semester (and cover free public transportation in Berlin).
Students may also apply for a funded pre-doctorial year of studies at the Graduate School. Typical candidates for this option are students who hold a BA in philosophy or classics (but not an MA) and want to take a PhD without first taking an MA (which is the typical path within the German system of higher education).
The Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy
The GSAP provides a structured doctoral program in ancient philosophy and science (in English and German). The three-year program leads to the doctoral degree in Philosophy or Classics. It includes colloquia, dissertation seminars, reading groups, international workshops, and intensive short courses. The program culminates in the writing of a doctoral dissertation (in English or German).
The School’s core faculty:
- Prof. Jonathan Beere
- Prof. Stephen Menn
- Prof. Philip van der Eijk
- Dr. Jacob Rosen
- Tim Wagner
The School is embedded in a lively community of scholars and institutions (like the Excellence Cluster Topoi) all devoted to ancient studies.
The international Ancient Philosophy & Science Network (APSN)
Students of the program are automatically part of the international Ancient Philosophy & Science Network (APSN) initiated by the Graduate School. The APSN involves collaboration with five international partner institutions in the field of ancient philosophy and science:
- University of Chicago (Philosophy and Classics)
- University of Leuven (Philosophy, De Wulf-Mansioncentre)
- Princeton University (Philosophy and Classics)
- University of Toronto (Philosophy and Classics)
- University of Cambridge (History and Philosophy of Science)
Applications
The closing date for applications for the fellowships is 15 January. The doctoral fellowships advertised here have no thematic restrictions. Interviews will be held at Berlin (presumably during the second last week of March 2013). Candidates from overseas will not need to travel to Berlin for an interview.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
for an Austrian Science Fund (FWF) project (Project No: P 25284-G15)
The Enlightened Subject. Sameness and Self from Condillac to Reinhold.
Job specification:
- Provide research assistance
- Discuss relevant material und cooperate with the project leader
- Prepare publications on topics related to the project
- Organize workshops und symposia relating to the project
- Provide administrative support
Professional Qualifications:
- PhD in Philosophy with a thesis in eighteenth-century philosophy of mind.
- Current research project(s) in eighteenth-century philosophy of mind.
- Broad knowledge of eighteenth-century philosophy (English, French and German language sources).
- Fluent at English and German. Working knowledge of French and Latin.
- Familiarity with the philological and interdisciplinary aspects of historical work in philosophy.
Personal Profile:
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
- Reliability
Job Starting Date: 01 February 2013
Applications (CV, list of publications, brief account of PhD thesis and of current research projects, two letters of recommendation) should reach the address below by
14 December 2012 (by email or post):
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Udo Thiel, Karl-Franzens- Universität Graz, Institut für Philosophie, Heinrichstr. 33/P, A-8010 Graz, Austria. Email: udo [dot] thiel [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at
Stellenausschreibung
Bei der Sächsischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig sind im Akademievorhaben „Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi: Briefwechsel. Text – Kommentar – Wörterbuch Online“ ab dem 1. Januar 2013 zum frü¬hestmöglichen Zeitpunkt zwei Mitarbeiterstellen zu besetzen. Gesucht werden
eine/ein wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiterin/Mitarbeiter zur Leitung der Arbeitsstelle
sowie
eine wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiterin/Mitarbeiter.
Die Einstellung erfolgt zunächst für zwei Jahre, eine Weiterbeschäftigung wird in Aussicht gestellt.
Entgeltgruppe: TV-L 13.
Stellenumfang: Vollzeit. Die Stellen sind nicht teilzeitgeeignet.
Arbeitsort: Dresden.
Dem Briefwechsel des Philosophen, Dichters, Schriftstellers und Wirtschaftsreformers Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi (1743-1819) kommt eine einzigartige Bedeutung für das Verständ¬nis der Epoche der Klassischen Deutschen Philosophie zu – sowohl wegen seiner philoso¬phischen Aus¬richtung, die die Diskurslage der Epoche in seiner ganzen Breite und Vielfalt spiegelt, als auch wegen des Kreises der an ihm Beteiligten, der nahezu alle Repräsentanten des geistig-kulturellen Lebens um 1800 umfasst. Auf der Grundlage dieses Briefwechsels, von dem die späteren Jahre Jacobis (Oktober 1794 bis März 1819) noch zu edieren und zu kommentieren sind, wird zudem ein „Wörterbuch der Klassischen Deutschen Philosophie“ erarbeitet. Die Text¬grundlage des Wörterbuchs besteht aus dem Komplex sowohl der philo¬sophischen und lite¬rarischen Schriften als auch aus der gesamten Korrespondenz. Die Edi¬tion erscheint im Verlag frommann-holzboog, Stuttgart. Das Projekt steht unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Walter Jaeschke und Prof. Dr. Birgit Sandkaulen.
Aufgaben:
- Textedition und Kommentierung des Briefwechsels Jacobis vom Herbst 1794 bis zum Frühjahr 1819.
Voraussetzungen:
- Promotion im Fach Philosophie oder verwandten Fächern;
- mehrjährige Erfahrung im Umgang mit Handschriften aus der Zeit um 1800;
- sehr gute Kenntnisse der Klassischen Deutschen Philosophie und ihres literarischen und politischen Umfelds.
Die Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen in der Forschung an und fordert deshalb besonders Frauen auf, sich zu bewerben. Schwer¬behin¬derte werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt eingestellt.
Aussagekräftige Bewerbungen (nur postalisch) mit Lebenslauf, Zeugnissen und Qualifikati¬onsnachweisen bitten wir bis zum 15.12.2012 zu richten an:
Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig,
c/o Generalsekretärin Frau Dr. Ute Ecker, Karl-Tauchnitz-Str. 1, 04107 Leipzig.
Responsibilities: Research and teaching (2 classes per semester, each meeting 1.5 hours per week); also work in the Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy and Excellence Cluster Topoi; for candidates not finished with the doctorate, completion of the dissertation.
The position is like an Assistant Professorship, except that there is no tenure track. For additional information, candidates are encouraged to consult www.ancient-philosophy.de. The salary will be approximately €36,000 per year. There are salary supplements for candidates who are married and/or have children.
Requirements:
Diploma or master's degree in Philosophy or Classics, preferably a completed doctorate in ancient philosophy; good general knowledge of philosophy, especially Kant, Wittgenstein and history and philosophy of mathematics and logic; excellent English (written and spoken), Latin and Greek; fluency in German desirable but not necessary.
Applicants should submit a CV including transcripts, a writing sample (maximum 30 pages), a short description of the candidate's planned research over the next few years (about 1 page), 2-4 letters of recommendation by teachers or supervisors who can provide details about their profile and, in case the dissertation hasn’t been finished, a detailed work plan and schedule.
Applications stating the reference number AN/158/12 are to be sent within six weeks to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Prof. Jonathan Beere, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin.
Prof. Beere expects to interview candidates at the Atlanta meeting of the APA. Candidates who plan to attend are requested to submit their applications as soon as possible, at the latest by December 10th, to katrin [dot] meinke [__at__] hu-berlin [dot] de.
The Humboldt-Universität aims at increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female researchers to apply. Applications from abroad are most welcome. Applicants from minority groups are also most welcome. Preference will be given to disabled persons with equal qualifications.
The University of Macau is a leading higher educational institution in Macao and is making strides towards becoming internationally recognized for its excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. The University is growing rapidly with a number of new strategic initiatives, including the relocation to a new campus and the establishment of the largest Residential College system in Asia. The new campus will be 20 times larger than the present one with a projected increase of 40% in student intake and faculty size. English is the University’s working language.
The Philosophy and Religious Studies Programme within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSH) invites applications for the positions of Full, Associate or Assistant Professor.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field. The Areas of Specialisation and Areas of Competence are open, but particular teaching needs within the Programme are primarily in the areas of ethics, Asian philosophy and religions, logic, philosophy of religion and political philosophy. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to teaching in one or more of these areas.
The selected candidates are expected to assume duty in August 2013.
Position and Remuneration
Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, current position and professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions.
Application Procedure
Applicants should visit http://www.umac.mo/vacancy for more details, and apply ONLINE at Jobs@UM (https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment) (Ref. No.: FSH/DHIST/PHI/FAA/2013). Review of applications will commence on 1 December 2012 and continue until the positions are filled. Other contact points are:
Human Resources Office
University of Macau, Av. Padre Tomás Pereira, Taipa, Macau
Website: https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment; Email: vacancy [__at__] umac [dot] mo
Tel: +853 8397 8593 or +853 8397 8592; Fax: +853 8397 8694
The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.
***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Tenure-Track Position in the Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer beginning fall of 2013. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy prior to appointment. The areas of specialization and competence are open. The Department, however, will also take into consideration its own research and teaching interests, as well as its need to diversify its curriculum. The language of instruction at Ben-Gurion University is Hebrew; hence, the ability to teach in Hebrew is mandatory.
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2013.
Applications must include the following:
• A cover letter stating willingness to begin teaching in the fall of 2013.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• A “Scientific Biography” outlining research orientation and a description of future research plans.
• A description of four courses the candidate can teach.
• Electronic copies of 2 articles (published or unpublished).
• Three letters of recommendation.
All materials should be sent electronically to the Search Committee, Dept. of Philosophy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: lizsh [__at__] bgu [dot] ac [dot] il.
Please make sure that each document is sent in a file which contains the name of the applicant.
• Continuing position
• $97,091 - $157,114, including employer superannuation contributions and an opportunity to salary package
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities at Murdoch University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Philosophy. Philosophy at Murdoch is a small but dynamic program which provides students with a strong education across ‘continental’ and ‘analytic’ domains. Applicants should have a PhD in the area of moral and political philosophy, expertise in professional and applied ethics, demonstrated research excellence, and well developed teaching and leadership skills. The successful candidate will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to a University-wide expansion of teaching in ethics and will undertake world-standard research.
For further information, please contact the Academic Chair of Philosophy, Dr Peta Bowden, by phone on +61 8 9360 6328 or email p [dot] bowden [__at__] murdoch [dot] edu [dot] au
Application procedures and a position description with detailed selection criteria are available from the Murdoch University website http://jobs.murdoch.edu.au
All applicants are required to address the selection criteria within their application. Please send applications to recruitment [__at__] murdoch [dot] edu [dot] au
Closing date: December 10, 2012
Job Description
Responsible for providing quality instruction to students through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and support of the academic success for at-risk students.
•Teach assigned courses
•Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Note preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course
•Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus
•Provide Interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting
•Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
•Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis
•Respond to student questions on a timely basis
•Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services
•Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
•Act as a substitute as needed
•Attend graduation ceremonies each year
•Where applicable, ensure safety and sanitation of all labs, equipment and supplies
•Post and maintain office and classroom schedules
•Participate in and provide feedback to institutional committees and reporting.
•Work with program chair and other appropriate groups on retention activities.
•Provide mentoring to new faculty
•Assist director of education in program evaluation and planning
•Attend regularly scheduled in-services and discipline specific professional development activities.
•Responsible to maintain credentials as required by accrediting councils/agencies and regulatory bodies
Required Skills
•Strong organizational skills
•Proficiency in Word and Outlook
•Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by: data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and personal interview.
Required Experience
◦Possesses a minimum of two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach; specific concentration in Philosophy or Communications required
◦Candidate must have obtained at least a conferred Master’s from an accredited U.S. college/university or international equivalent, additional requirements driven by state licensing or accreditation considerations may apply.
◦Candidate will also be required to complete a satisfactory background check.
◦Candidate will be required to submit a resume and/or curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and copies of unofficial transcripts (all degree levels) with their application
Tenure track position in Political Philosophy
The position is part of the Rosalind Franklin Fellowship program. Appointment will start at the level of Assistant Professor. Following a favorable evaluation after at most five years, the fellow will be awarded tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. After a further five years another evaluation will take place and if this proves favorable, a full professorship will be awarded. The period after which tenure and full professorship will be awarded is at most five years each, but may be influenced by academic results of the fellow before and during the fellowship.
Area of specialization: political philosophy. Area of competence is open. Required qualifications include: A completed PhD in philosophy; a strong publication record; a willingness and ability to apply for Dutch and/or European grants for research projects; excellent didactic qualities. A candidate who is not a native speaker of English must be proficient in English to level C1/C2.
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education. The Faculty of Philosophy is a vibrant, internationally oriented academic community and consistently receives the highest evaluations both for research and for teaching among philosophy departments in the Netherlands.
The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience in accordance with the Dutch university system: asst: from € 3,195 to a max. of € 4,970 euro gross per month; assoc.: from € 4,428 to a max. of € 5,920 euro gross per month.
Further details about the position as well as information about how to apply can be found at http://www.rug.nl/filosofie/onderzoek/rff/index. The university of Groningen is an Equal opportunity employer and especially encourages female candidates to apply: in case of equal qualifications, the university will prefer appointment of a female candidate.
Imaginative, innovative, and international – with its 3,800 employees and 30,000 students, the University of Graz provides an exciting and varied work environment. Due to our research and teaching competence we are a central institution for guaranteeing that Styria remains a research and education location.
The Department of Philosophy is filling a
University Assistant without doctorate
(20 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 4 years; Envisaged Job Starting Date 07. January 2013)
Job specification:
• Provide research assistance
• Provide organisational and teaching assistance for courses
• Independently design and teach one course per year
• Provide support and advice for undergraduate students (for example by holding a regular consultation hour)
• Participate in ongoing research projects and assist in developing new ones
• Provide administrative support
• Write a PhD thesis in History of Philosophy
Professional qualifications:
• Diploma or master's degree in Philosophy, preferably with a thesis on Ancient Philosophy or Early Modern Philosophy
• International experience (desirable)
• Very good English and at least a working knowledge of German (desirable)
• Familiarity with philological and interdisciplinary aspects of historical work on philosophy (desirable)
Personal profile:
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
• reliability
• Competence in both teaching and advising students
Classification:
Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1
Minimum salary:
The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR 1266.00 gross/month. This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.
Application Deadline: 14. November 2012
Reference Number: MB/172/99 ex 2011/12
If you are interested, please submit your application documents within the stated deadline. Make sure to indicate the reference number on your application and please send your CV, photo and relevant letters of recommendation to:
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Personalressort
Universitätsplatz 3
8010 Graz
or by e-mail bewerbung [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at
For informal inquiries please contact Univ.Prof.Dr. Udo Thiel, udo [dot] thiel [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at