Jobs In Philosophy
Postdoctoral Fellows Program for Faculty Diversity, 2013-2015
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
The University of Maryland Baltimore County invites nominations and applications for the UMBC Postdoctoral Fellows Program for Faculty Diversity. UMBC is dedicated to ensuring a diverse, scholarly environment and encouraging outstanding individuals to enter the academic profession. The purpose of the Program is to support promising scholars who are committed to diversity in the academy and to prepare those scholars for possible tenure track appointments at UMBC. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who are members of groups that historically have been underrepresented in the professoriate.
UMBC will appoint recent recipients of the Ph.D. as Postdoctoral Fellows for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2013. The fellow will receive a starting stipend of $40,000, health benefits, $3,000 for conference travel and preparation of scholarly work, office space with computer, library and other privileges at the university. During the two-year term of appointment, the fellow will teach one course a year in the host department. All fellows are expected to be in residence during the academic year and participate in departmental seminars and related activities. Each fellow will be provided teaching and research mentors and specialized professional development opportunities across the campus. The remainder of the fellow's time will be devoted to pursuing research.
Successful candidates for the Program will be selected on the basis of scholarly promise and potential to add to the diversity of the UMBC community. Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree when the term of appointment commences and must be no more than three years beyond receiving the Ph.D. Individuals currently holding a postdoctoral or faculty position at UMBC are not eligible.
Guidelines
Fields
Applications for study in any discipline represented on the campus are welcome. Please specify your discipline of interest.
Stipend
$40,000 a year.
Eligibility
Applicants who will have completed the doctoral degree no later than July 1, 2013 and no earlier than July 1, 2010 are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Application material:
• Cover letter addressed to Ms. Autumn Reed, Program Coordinator for Faculty Diversity Initiatives
• Current curriculum vitae
• Writing samples (e.g., publications and/or dissertation chapters)
• Names and contact information for three references
• A statement of research agenda (2-3 pages)
• A personal statement that includes why you should be selected for this program and which department/programs should review your application (13 pages)
• A list of UMBC department(s)/program(s) of interest
Deadline
Full consideration will be given to those applicants that submit all materials to Ms. Autumn Reed (autumn2 [__at__] umbc [dot] edu) by November 16, 2012. A complete submission will consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing samples, names of three references, a statement of research plans, and a personal statement. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Review and Selection
Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate department(s)/program(s), Dean(s) and the Provost's Selection Committee. Semi-finalists will be announced in mid-January and finalists will be invited to campus for interviews in mid-February. Awardees will be notified by the first week of March.
Contact Information
Questions regarding the program may be addressed to:
Ms. Autumn Reed, Program Coordinator for Faculty Diversity
Office of the Provost
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD 21250
410-455-1099/autumn2 [__at__] umbc [dot] edu
www.umbc.edu/facultydiversity
Researcher/Postdoc (1,0 fte) (212215)
Organisation
The postdoc researcher will be based in the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen. The Faculty of Philosophy is a rich and lively community of excellent lecturers and researchers. The faculty has an excellent reputation, both in research and in teaching, and has a strong international orientation. For more information about the faculty see: http://www.rug.nl/philosophy
Job description
The project "Naturalism and Teleology in Spinoza's Philosophy" is funded by the Fritz Thyssen Stiftung and led by Martin Lenz. The postdoc candidate will conduct independent research on Spinoza's theoretical and practical philosophy with special emphasis on the conatus doctrine. The outcome should consist in a number of articles to be published in high-profile journals or in a monograph.
Qualifications
Candidates:
• have or will soon have completed a PhD in philosophy
• have a strong background in early modern philosophy
• have systematic as well as historical interests
• are prepared to come to Groningen for the period of the research project
• are fluent in English
• and are prepared to collaborate with other members of the department of the history of philosophy.
Conditions of employment
The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience up with a minimum of € 2,861 gross per month (scale 10) to a maximum of € 3,195 gross per month (scale 11.0) for a full-time job. The full-time appointment of this postdoc researcher is for a period of two years. The conditions of employment comply with the Collective Labour Agreement for the University of Groningen.
The postdoc researcher will start at latest at the 1st of January 2013.
Please send your application, including the vacancy number and
• curriculum vitae
• two letters of reference which can be sent directly by the referees
• a covering letter, including a research plan
• a writing sample of about 3,000 words.
before 30 November 2012 by means of the application form.
Women and members of other underrepresented groups in philosophy are strongly encouraged to apply.
Acquisition is not appreciated.
Information
For information you can contact:
Martin Lenz, m [dot] lenz [__at__] rug [dot] nl
Apply via: http://www.tangram-tis.nl/10378/Kandidaten/Inschrijven/00347-0000004987
reference: FAS 09-12/24
The Department of Philosophy is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track professor position in ethics and political philosophy, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The appointed candidate will be nominated for the Canada Research Chairs program, Tier II (junior). Applications must include a research program for this nomination, in concordance with the form found at:
www.fas.umontreal.ca/affaires-professorales/postes/Chaire-info-2005-eng.pdf.
Responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be expected to teach at all three levels of the curriculum, supervise graduate students, engage in ongoing research and publication, and contribute to the academic life and reputation of the University. The candidate will also be affiliated with the Centre de Recherche en Éthique de l’Université de Montréal (CRÉUM) and will contribute to the functioning of the center.
Requirements
- PhD in philosophy with specialisation in ethics and political philosophy.
- Significant publications in the field of ethics and political philosophy.
- Teaching experience.
- The successful candidate must present a high-quality research program in ethics and political philosophy.
- Proficiency in the French language. The Université de Montréal is a Québec university with an international reputation. French is the language of instruction. To renew its teaching faculty, the University is intensively recruiting the world’s best specialists. In accordance with the institution’s language policy
[http://secretariatgeneral.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/user_upload/secretariat/doc_officiels/reglements/administration/adm10-34_politique-linguistique.pdf], the Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French.
Salary
The Université de Montréal offers a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.
Starting Date
As of June 1st, 2013.
Deadline
The complete application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications and research, must be received by the Department Chair at the email address below by November 15th, 2012. This position remains open until filled.
Candidates’ applications and three letters of recommendation must be sent to the following address:
Louis-André Dorion, directeur
louis-andre [dot] dorion [__at__] umontreal [dot] ca
Département de Philosophie
Université de Montréal
C. P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville
Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7
CANADA
For more information about the Department of Philosophy please consult the Web site at: www.philo.umontreal.ca.
Confidentiality
The Université de Montréal application process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to all documents unless the applicant explicitly states in her or his cover letter that access to the application should be limited to the selection committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the applicant is invited for an interview.
Employment Equity Program
The Université de Montréal upholds the principles of employment equity and welcomes applications from women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals and people with disabilities. All applicants are asked to complete the employment equity identification questionnaire posted at
http://www.drh.umontreal.ca/documents/bpe/bpe_paee/formulaire_PAEE_bpe.pdf, and attach it to their application.
Immigration Requirements
In compliance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority shall be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
University of California, Riverside, CA. Rank Open, tenure-track appointment beginning July 1, 2013. 4.5 courses/year on the quarter system, graduate and undergraduate teaching. Thesis supervision and standard non-teaching duties. AOS: History of Early Modern Philosophy OR 19th/20th Century European Philosophy. Ph.D. or ABD required, as well as compelling evidence of achievement in and commitment to research and publication. The successful candidate must be committed to teaching effectively at all levels, including graduate mentoring. Furthermore, he or she will be expected to enhance connections among research groups in the department and, where applicable, within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Electronic applications only. Applicants should send a dossier containing letter of application, CV, writing sample, and evidence of teaching excellence to PhilApps [__at__] ucr [dot] edu. (Letter of application should be addressed to Professor Pierre Keller, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521-0201.) A file with at least 3 letters of recommendation (in PDF) should be sent to PhilLtrs [__at__] ucr [dot] edu. (Established senior candidates need only list their referees on the CV in their dossier; letters will be solicited at a later stage.) Deadline: the position is open until filled, but review of applications begins November 16, 2012; applicants should submit their materials by this date to be assured of consideration. UC Riverside is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Nevada Reno, seeks candidates for a tenure-track assistant or early associate professor position to begin Fall 2013. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. Duties included undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and service to the university. Some core curriculum teaching is required. Undergraduate and graduate student advisement, including M.A. thesis supervision. Area of specialization (AOS): political philosophy, philosophy of law, or ethics, with political philosophy or philosophy of law preferred. The successful candidate must have a strong record of research in addition to experience and promise as an excellent teacher. Area of competence (AOC): history of philosophy. Other things being equal, some preference will be given to candidate with interests in areas such as feminism or Latin American philosophy. All requirements for the Ph.D. in Philosophy must be completed by July 1, 2013.
The University of Nevada requires that applications be submitted electronically at https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/11319. Please follow the directions for completing the application and attaching documentation. The following items are required: letter of application, teaching and research interests (and plans); C.V., reference contact information; dissertation abstract (if Ph.D. is within the last four years); unofficial transcripts. All applications must be submitted electronically no later than November 15, 2012.
Please have three (3) confidential letters of recommendation sent to: Kathy O’Keefe, Search Coordinator, Philosophy Dept./0102, University of Nevada Reno, Reno, NV 89557.
A sample of written work, and possible additional materials (course syllabi, teaching evaluations), will be requested of candidates who are selected for further consideration.
Initial interviews will be conducted by Skype or phone.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. AA/EEO. Women and members of under represented groups are encouraged to apply.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY, Baltimore MD (UMBC). The Department of Philosophy seeks to fill a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Ancient Philosophy, commencing in August 2013. Ph.D. is required by the date of employment. Salary and benefits are competitive. The normal teaching load at UMBC is 5 courses per academic year. Candidates must demonstrate a potential for outstanding scholarship and teaching. To apply electronically, please go to https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/16790 . Electronic applications are vastly preferred. However, if electronic application is not possible, please send cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, dissertation abstract, writing sample and (optional but recommended) research statement to: Ancient Philosophy Search Committee, Dept. of Philosophy, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Balt. MD 21250. UMBC is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research-High Research Activity Institution. It has a diverse student population of over 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is located 15 minutes from Baltimore and 30 minutes from Washington DC. UMBC is especially proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY, Baltimore MD (UMBC). Assistant Professor. The Department of Philosophy seeks to fill a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Ethics, commencing in August 2013. Ph.D. is required by the date of employment. Salary and benefits are competitive. The normal teaching load at UMBC is 5 courses per academic year. Candidates must demonstrate a potential for outstanding scholarship and teaching. To apply electronically, please go to https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/16658 . Electronic application are vastly preferred. However, if electronic application is not possible, please send cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, dissertation abstract, writing sample and (optional but recommended) research statement to: Ethics Search Committee, Dept. of Philosophy, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Balt. MD 21250.
UMBC is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research-High Research Activity Institution. It has a diverse student population of over 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is located 15 minutes from Baltimore and 30 minutes from Washington DC. UMBC is especially proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics invite applications for Assistant Professor in bioethics and public health. This tenure-track faculty member will have his or her academic appointment in any relevant department of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, including Health Policy and Management, International Health, Population Family and Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Society, Mental Health, and Environmental Health Sciences. This new faculty member also will be a core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics.
Applicants must hold a PhD, JD, MD, or equivalent. Applicants should: (1) have a solid background in bioethics; (2) have strong commitments to public/population health; (3) exhibit potential for a distinguished record of scholarship in bioethics and public health; (4) show promise for excellence in teaching; (5) show promise for ability to secure external funding; (6) show potential for collaborative and interdisciplinary work. Scholars from a variety of disciplines, including medicine, nursing, the social sciences, public health, law, philosophy, and economics are eligible to apply. Applicants with strong training in empirical (quantitative and/or qualitative) social science research are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be mentored to develop an increasingly independent portfolio of scholarship and funding in bioethics and public health. This new faculty member will join other bioethics/public health faculty teaching and advising students in the PhD program in bioethics and public health/health policy.
The successful applicant will join thriving communities of scholars both within the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and within the Berman Institute of Bioethics. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is the#1 ranked school of public health, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is the largest school of public health in the country with particular strengths in global health, health policy, and the qualitative and quantitative sciences. The Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics includes scholars with backgrounds in public health, philosophy, medicine, nursing, social science, statistical science, and law, with active portfolios of scholarship, teaching, and service in bioethics. Faculty of the Berman Institute have appointments in four schools of the University–arts and sciences, medicine, public health, and nursing.
Minority and women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2012.
Please submit a CV and letter of interest to:
Dr. Nancy Kass
Phoebe R. Berman Professor of Bioethics and Public Health
Berman Institute of Bioethics
Deering Hall
1809 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
nkass [__at__] jhu [dot] edu
A doctoral fellowship in Research D-3 “Theoretical Concepts of Space and Spatial Entities” of Excellence Cluster 264 Topoi for the 2012/13 winter semester (starting February 1, 2013) is now open to applicants with degrees in philosophy, mathematics or physics. Receipt of the fellowship is connected with admission to the Graduate School of An-cient Philosophy, a doctoral program based on a structure curriculum, which is affiliated with the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS) of the Berliner Antike-Kolleg.
Applicants should have an exemplary university track record. The most important qualification is an excellent background in logic; knowledge of Greek is also desirable, but not absolutely necessary. The doctoral fellowship will include a stipend of 1350 euros per month to be award-ed for two years, with an option to extend for a third year upon posi-tive evaluation. A child allowance will be made available in accordance with DFG guidelines.
In the research group, whose subject area deals with philosophical theories of spatial objects, the recipient should pursue an original research project on formal theories of spatial objects, with special attention to ancient philosophy. The project advisor will be Prof. Dr. Karl-Georg Niebergall (Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin).
Application deadline and documents
Applications, together with the documents listed below, should be emailed to application [__at__] berliner-antike-kolleg [dot] org by November 10.
For more information, please visit www.topoi.org und www.berliner-antike-kolleg.org.
Application documents:
Application (from the website)
Cover letter (2-3 pages)
Dissertation project synopsis
Work plan and schedule
Résumé
Official copies of degree certificates
Two letters of recommendation
Writing sample (15-20 pages)
A doctoral fellowship in Research D-3 “Theoretical Concepts of Space and Spatial Entities” of Excellence Cluster 264 Topoi for the 2012/13 winter semester (starting February 1, 2013) is now open to applicants with degrees in philosophy, mathematics or physics. Receipt of the fellowship is connected with admission to the Graduate School of An-cient Philosophy, a doctoral program based on a structure curriculum, which is affiliated with the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS) of the Berliner Antike-Kolleg.
Applicants should have an exemplary university track record. The most important qualification is an excellent background in logic; knowledge of Greek is also desirable, but not absolutely necessary. The doctoral fellowship will include a stipend of 1350 euros per month to be award-ed for two years, with an option to extend for a third year upon posi-tive evaluation. A child allowance will be made available in accordance with DFG guidelines.
In the research group, whose subject area deals with philosophical theories of spatial objects, the recipient should pursue an original research project on formal theories of spatial objects, with special attention to ancient philosophy. The project advisor will be Prof. Dr. Jonathan Beere (Institut für Philosophie, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin).
Applicationdeadline and documents
Applications, together with the documents listed below, should be emailed to application [__at__] berliner-antike-kolleg [dot] org by November 10.
For more information, please visit www.topoi.org und www.berliner-antike-kolleg.org.
Application documents:
Application (from the website)
Cover letter (2-3 pages)
Dissertation project synopsis
Work plan and schedule
Résumé
Official copies of degree certificates
Two letters of recommendation
Writing sample (15-20 pages)