Jobs In Philosophy
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
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA Assistant Professor EXTENDED DEADLINE Applications Accepted Until: 11.27.12
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, beginning August 2013 AOS: Philosophical or Mathematical Logic or Philosophy of Mathematics. AOC: open, with some preference for teaching competence in Ancient. Applicants who are ABD will be considered, but appointment as Assistant Professor will require that the Ph.D. be in hand before August 2013; otherwise the appointment will be as Instructor. Five undergraduate courses per year, standard committee work. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to and appreciation for teaching students from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send application package (Letter of application, CV, sample paper, research and teaching statements, and evidence of teaching competence submitted as a single PDF file plus 3 letters of recommendation to philosophy [__at__] ksu [dot] edu). Applications will be accepted through November 27, 2012. Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer actively seeking diversity among its employees. The Philosophy Department strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, the University is required to run a background check on the final candidate.
The Department of Philosophy is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track professor position, with a specialization in continental philosophy (19th-20th century), at the rank of assistant professor.
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.
Requirements
• PhD in philosophy.
• Specialization in continental philosophy (19th-20th century).
• Teaching and research experience.
• A high-quality publication record.
• 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.
Senior-level appointment, beginning July 1, 2013. Salary competitive.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks an outstanding senior scholar as Department Chair. The area of teaching and research is open. Candidates must have: 1) a doctoral degree in philosophy; 2) credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of full professor; 3) a strong record of publishing in philosophy; and 4) a commitment to promote diversity as a value in the department, college and university. Administrative experience is preferred, and a record of success in securing extramural funding is highly desirable.
The Department offers a major and minor, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Ethics, and an M.A. in Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Our department has connections to other units across the university, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and we are closely affiliated with UNC Charlotte's Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, with which the Chair will be expected to collaborate regularly for campus events and initiatives. The Department is committed to an intertraditional approach to philosophy, growth in the major and graduate programs, and strong practical and engaged research. The ideal Chair will embrace and augment those commitments. (For more information on the Department, see our website: http://philosophy.uncc.edu.)
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a doctoral, research-intensive university, located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas on an expanding modern campus. One of sixteen campuses in one of the oldest public university systems in the United States, UNC Charlotte offers over 26,000 culturally diverse students a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Charlotte's metropolitan area is rich in cultural and racial diversity (over 40% Hispanic/Latino and African-American) and our faculty strives to reflect and interact positively with that population. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences houses 20 departments in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, physical sciences, and military sciences, as well as 8 research centers and institutes and 13 interdisciplinary programs.
Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu and the following documents should be attached: cover letter describing your qualifications and approach to leadership, teaching, and scholarship; CV; and names and contact information of three references.
AA/EOE employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Screening of applications begins November 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
For Additional Information about this position, contact:
Ronald F. Lunsford
Chair, Search Committee for Philosophy Chair
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
(704) 687-4223
rflunsfo [__at__] uncc [dot] edu
The Department of Philosophy at Queen’s University announces the new Abby Benjamin Postdoctoral Fellowship in Animal Studies. This is a one-year non-renewable 12-month fellowship. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated expertise in animal ethics, law and public policy, show evidence of teaching potential, and be able to participate constructively in departmental and collegial activities. While we interpret animal ethics, law and public policy broadly, and welcome applications from various disciplines that study human-animal relations including political science, law, philosophy, sociology and environmental studies, we are looking in particular for research that critically examines the moral, legal and political dimensions of how human-animal relations are governed. A recipient of the Fellowship is expected to reside in Kingston, to be actively involved in the day-to-day life of the Department, to teach a University course in animal studies, and to collaborate in developing initiatives related to the promotion of the analysis and understanding of animal rights (such as workshops, conferences, public lectures, etc.) The Fellow will work under the supervision of Prof. Will Kymlicka.
The 2013-14 fellowship will start on July 1, 2013. Applicants must have submitted their doctoral dissertation by that date, and must be within five years of having received their doctorate.
The salary for the postdoctoral fellowship will be $40,000, which includes remuneration for teaching a half-course in animal ethics or a cognate subject.
The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/vpac/FacultyRelations/CollectiveAgreements.html.
Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Each full application should include a curriculum-vitae, together with a statement of research interests, a teaching dossier, and a writing sample. Applicants should supply information concerning any interruptions in their academic careers and other factors that may have affected their capacity to complete scholarly work. Applications should be sent to the Department of Philosophy, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N6, to arrive by February 1, 2013. It is the responsibility of the applicants to have three letters of reference sent directly by their referees. References may be mailed to the postal address above, or sent by email to:kymlicka [__at__] queensu [dot] ca.
PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF CHILE
INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY
FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Institute of Philosophy at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile intends to make an appointment for one full-time Assistant Professorship. The post will be tenable for two years from 1 March 2013, but with the potential of a permanent position that will depend on academic evaluation.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Philosophy Doctor
• Relevant experience in research and teaching,
• Fields of preference: Modern philosophy, phenomenology, Ethics.
• Conversational skills (Spanish)
• Availability to give a conference
REQUIREMENTS
• Application letter to the Chair of the Faculty
• Curriculum vitae
• Legal copy of the title
• A selection of the most relevant publications (books, articles, etc).
APPLICATION
Applicants should send the information to the Chair of the Faculty (Prof. Dr. Mariano de la Maza. Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy. Campus San Joaquín, Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, ZIP: 7820436) no later than December 7th, 2012, 18:00 hrs.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Faculty Office: Phone number 56-2-354-1469; e-mail: vrojasm [__at__] uc [dot] cl
Internet: http://www.puc.cl/filosofia/index.html
The Department of Political Science at Université Laval invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in political theory to begin June 1, 2013. Rank is open. Interested parties should consult the detailed description for this position on the Department of Political Science Web site at: http://www.pol.ulaval.ca/?pid=407
The Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science (TiLPS) and the
Tilburg Department of Philosophy invite applications for a PhD
position in logical and computational models of moral reasoning.
Individuals are encouraged to apply who have an interest in logical
and computational theories of ordinary reasoning, in linguistic
semantics, and in formal ethics.
*The job*
In recent years there has been a remarkable convergence between 1) the
modal logic of graded modalities, as exemplified by David Lewis' early
work on counterfactuals, 2) the linguistic semantics of modal verbs,
including /should/ and /ought/, as exemplified by Angelika Kratzer's
work, and 3) recent work on contextualist ethics (Janice Dowell,
Stephen Finlay, Gunnar Björnsson and others). The PhD student will
work in this general area and will focus on the definition of a set of
tableau rules for moral reasoning. There will be close collaboration
with researchers working in the NWO funded program "Towards Logics
that Model Natural Reasoning" led by Reinhard Muskens (see
http://tinyurl.com/tilnatlog), but also with the Tilburg Ethics
Research Group led by Alan Thomas (see
http://ethics-socialphilosophy.com/). The selected candidate is
expected to have written a PhD thesis by the end of the contract.
*Your profile*
- You have a Master's degree in linguistics, logic, artificial
intelligence, formal ethics, or a related field.
- You have excellent writing skills and a good command of English.
- You have proven research abilities and formal skills.
- You look forward to working in an interdisciplinary research team.
- You have experience in logic and in formal semantics or in
computational semantics in the logical tradition.
- You are strongly motivated to complete a PhD thesis within four
years.
*Employment terms and conditions*
Tilburg University is rated among the top Dutch employers, offering
excellent terms of employment. The collective labour agreement of
Tilburg University applies. The selected candidates will start with a
contract for one year, concluded by an evaluation. Upon a positive
outcome of the first-year evaluation, the candidate will be offered an
employment contract for the remaining three years. The PhD candidate
will be ranked in the Dutch university job ranking system (UFO) as a
PhD-student (promovendus) with a starting salary of E 2.042.-- gross
per month in the first year, up to E 2.612.-- in the fourth year
(amounts fulltime). Candidates from outside the Netherlands may
qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary.
The university will apply for such an allowance on their behalf. The
Faculty will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation. The
university offers very good fringe benefits (it is one of the best
non-profit employers in the Netherlands), such as an options model for
terms and conditions of employment and excellent reimbursement of
moving expenses.
*TiLPS*
The Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science is devoted to
the study of logic and philosophy of science in all its forms.
Researchers working at TiLPS have a particular interest in using
formal methods, such as logic, game theory, decision theory, and the
like, to fields that are of relevance to /people/, such as human
reasoning, human decision making, human language and human
deliberation. This also results in a strong interest in the
philosophical problems of economics and the social and behavioural
sciences. The Center supports a full calendar of events, including
regular research seminars, workshops, conferences and a lecture
series, and is involved in the teaching of graduate students. The
Center maintains relations and sponsors programs with other units at
Tilburg University, including the Department of Philosophy, the
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and the Faculty of
Social and Behavioural Sciences.
*Information and Application*
For more information, please contact Dr Reinhard Muskens,
r [dot] a [dot] muskens [__at__] uvt [dot] nl or Prof. Alan Thomas, alanpthomas [__at__] me [dot] com (but do
/not/ send them your application).
Applications (in English) should include a cover letter, a curriculum
vitae, a two-page research proposal, and the names of two references.
You are also invited to include a sample of your writing if one is
available in English, French, German or Dutch. The application
deadline is November 15, 2012.
In order to apply, please go to
http://erec.uvt.nl/vacancy?inc=UVT-EXT-2012-0434 and click one of the
links at the page bottom.
*Recruitment Code*
Tilburg University applies the recruitment code of the Dutch
Association for Personnel Management & Organisation Development (NVP).
The text of this vacancy advertisement is copyright-protected property
of Tilburg University. Use, distribution and further disclosure of the
advertisement without express permission from Tilburg University is
not allowed, and this applies explicitly to use by recruitment and
selection agencies which do not act directly on the instructions of
Tilburg University. Responses resulting from recruitment by
non-contractors of Tilburg Universities will not be handled.
AOS: Formal epistemology, Logic, or Rational choice.
AOC: Open.
The Department welcomes applications from scholars in any discipline who pursue formal research that is philosophically motivated. Responsibilities: Exemplary research and publication, teaching two courses per semester (4/yr), graduate student supervision, and some committee work. Carnegie Mellon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with particular interest in identifying women, minority, individuals with disabilities and veteran applicants for faculty positions.
Deadline for applications is November 1, 2012. Applicants should electronically submit an application letter, C.V., description of research plans, research writing sample, and summary of teaching experience (preferably as a single PDF file) to:
phil-search[at]andrew[dot]cmu[dot]edu
For junior applicants, at least three confidential letters of reference should also be forwarded to the same email. Questions and inquiries may be directed to this email address as well.