Jobs In Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of metaphysics & epistemology (broadly construed to include philosophy of mind and philosophy of language). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2024, or shortly thereafter.
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy or a closely related field by the time of the appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (with required materials outlined below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, each with its own Department of Philosophy offering undergraduate programs. The advertised position is on the downtown St. George campus. The Graduate Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is a tri-campus department, consisting of philosophy faculty appointed on all three campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world.
Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be upload into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. For more information about the Department of Philosophy please visit our website at www.philosophy.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below.
The following elements of the application must be submitted online (in pdf format only) by November 1, 2023:
• A cover letter in a file labelled “YourLastName cover letter.pdf”;
• A curriculum vitae in a file labelled “YourLastName CV.pdf”;
• A research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and two pieces of academic writing (about 25 pages each), combined in a file labelled “YourLastName research.pdf”;
• A teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “YourLastName teaching.pdf”.
We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1‐2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/content/Frequently-Asked-Questions/?locale=en_US
If you have questions about this position, please contact Tom Rylett at search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by November 1, 2023.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Click here to apply: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Metaphysics-&-E...
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Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is one of Europe’s leading business schools, accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. We invite applications for a faculty position as Professor of Philosophy (open rank).
We are looking for candidates with a strong international track record of excellent research and teaching in analytic philosophy. Candidates specialising in the field of metaethics are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will join our Computational Science & Philosophy Department, which seeks to further expand its strong research focus in metaethics. Given the Department’s interdisciplinary profile, research interests in the philosophy and ethics of AI and data science will be an advantage.
Besides demonstrating excellence in research, the successful candidate will be able to teach to the highest professional standards, offering courses within our B.Sc. in Management, Philosophy & Economics as well as other Master and B.Sc. degrees at the Frankfurt School. We expect candidates to display a strong willingness to contribute actively to the further development of our Department, metaethics group, and Management, Philosophy & Economics degree programme.
We welcome applicants at assistant (tenure-track), associate and full professor level, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates at assistant (tenure-track) and associate (tenured) professor level are strongly encouraged to apply. Completion of a PhD in philosophy by the date of the appointment is required. We explicitly welcome international applications. German language skills are not required.
Frankfurt School offers a state-of-the-art campus and stimulating research environment, with attractive research funding and all the opportunities of a vibrant private business school. The city of Frankfurt is ranked 7th worldwide in the latest Mercer “Quality of Living” ranking and appears in the top 20 of the Economist’s 2023 Global Livability Index. We value diversity and seek talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The Frankfurt School is an equal opportunities employer.
The deadline for applications is September 25th, 2023. Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching record (taught courses and sample evaluations), three research papers (published or unpublished), and either three reference letters (for the assistant level) or contact information for three referees (all others) on Interfolio, http://apply.interfolio.com/128902.
For enquiries about the position, please contact Christine Tiefensee, Professor of Philosophy, by email: c [dot] tiefensee [__at__] fs [dot] de.
The Institute of Philosophy at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks applications for a
Junior Professorship in Ethics of Digitalisation
salary scale W1 with tenure track (m/f/x)
The professorship is to be filled as soon as possible.
It is funded by the Tenure Track Programme of the German Federal Government and the Federal States, supporting junior scientists. Pending fulfilment of the applicable employment laws, the fixed-term contract granting temporary civil servant status will initially be limited to a period of three years and may be extended by a further three years, subject to a positive evaluation. At the end of this period, appointment to a tenured professorship at W2 level is intended in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions. Candidates should be in the early stages of their career.
The core task of the professorship is to detect and philosophically reflect the ethical problems that are connected, in society as a whole, with the rising digital technologies. It thereby strengthens the profile of the University of Oldenburg within the scope of digitalisation. Both knowledge of the normative theories to be critically applied and knowledge of the technologies to which these theories are applied are required. Theories include not only those developed with an eye toward digital technologies but also fundamental moral theories (deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics) as well as philosophical theories of society, democracy and justice. Technologies include, for example, AI-based automation processes, which are already in the focus of research in Oldenburg (in the areas of locomotion, health and energy).
Moreover, an above-average scientific university degree and an above-average PhD are required, with at least one of these degrees being obtained in philosophy or a related discipline (e.g., Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Media, Technology and Society). Scientific excellence has to be demonstrated, inter alia, by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Relevant teaching experience and raising of third-party funds are desired.
The University of Oldenburg offers the successful candidate a variety of scientific cooperation partners on site and at the nearby Universities of Bremen, Osnabrück and Hannover. Within the University of Oldenburg, partners are to be found in the Research Centre ‘Human-Cyber-Physical Systems’ and the PhD Programme ‘Shaping the Future. Transformation of the Present through Scenarios of Digitalisation’.
The successful candidate has to provide teachings for the practical-philosophy modules of the BA, MA and MEd courses of study in Philosophy and Values and Norms, the latter being a school subject in Lower Saxony. Furthermore, the successful candidate is to contribute, in cooperation with the social sciences and computer sciences, to the establishment of an MA and a BA course of studies and to support these courses with teachings. As the University of Oldenburg and the University of Bremen are bound by a cooperation agreement, active participation in the cooperation is expected.
Prerequisites for employment are specified in section 30 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). The University aims to increase its proportion of female professors and strongly encourages female scientists to apply. Equally qualified female candidates will be considered preferentially. In case of equal aptitude, applicants with disabilities will be given priority in hiring decisions. The position is suitable for part-time employment.
Applications include a full curriculum vitae, certificates, lists of publications, talks and courses, an account of present and previous third-party funded research activities, research and teaching concepts and a selection of publications. The selection of publications should include a monograph and three articles. Furthermore, the following documents are necessary: ‘Profile Sheet W1’ and ‘Query on examination and supervision phases W1’ (https://uol.de/fk4/formulare). Preferably, applications are submitted in electronic version by 30.08.2023 to Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Fakultät IV, Dekanin Prof. Dr. Dagmar Freist, berufungen-fk4 [__at__] uol [dot] de.
The Institute of Philosophy at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks applications for a
Junior Professorship (m/f/x) in Ethics of Digitalisation (salary scale W1 with tenure track)
The professorship is to be filled as soon as possible. It is funded by the Tenure Track Programme of the German Federal Government and the Federal States, supporting junior scientists. Pending fulfilment of the applicable employment laws, the fixed- term contract granting temporary civil servant status will initially be limited to a period of three years and may be extended by a further three years, subject to a positive evaluation. At the end of this period, appointment to a tenured professorship at W2 level is intended in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions. Candidates should be in the early stages of their career.
The core task of the professorship is to detect and philosophically reflect the ethical problems that are connected, in society as a whole, with the rising digital technologies. It thereby strengthens the profile of the University of Oldenburg within the scope of digitalisation. Both knowledge of the normative theories to be critically applied and knowledge of the technologies to which these theories are applied are required. Theories include not only those developed with an eye toward digital technologies but also fundamental moral theories (deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics) as well as philosophical theories of society, democracy and justice. Technologies include, for example, AI-based automation processes, which are already in the focus of research in Oldenburg (in the areas of locomotion, health and energy).
Moreover, an above-average scientific university degree and an above-average PhD are required, with at least one of these degrees being obtained in philosophy or a related discipline (e.g., Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Media, Technology and Society). Scientific excellence has to be demonstrated, inter alia, by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Relevant teaching experience and raising of third-party funds are desired.
The University of Oldenburg offers the successful candidate a variety of scientific cooperation partners on site and at the nearby Universities of Bremen, Osnabrück and Hannover. Within the University of Oldenburg, partners are to be found in the Research Centre ‘Human-Cyber-Physical Systems’ and the PhD Programme ‘Shaping the Future. Transformation of the Present through Scenarios of Digitalisation’.
The successful candidate has to provide teachings for the practical-philosophy modules of the BA, MA and MEd courses of study in Philosophy and Values and Norms, the latter being a school subject in Lower Saxony. Furthermore, the successful candidate is to contribute, in cooperation with the social sciences and computer sciences, to the establishment of an MA and a BA course of studies and to support these courses with teachings. As the University of Oldenburg and the University of Bremen are bound by a cooperation agreement, active participation in the cooperation is expected.
Prerequisites for employment are specified in section 30 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act (NHG). The University aims to increase its proportion of female professors and strongly encourages female scientists to apply. Equally qualified female candidates will be considered preferentially. In case of equal aptitude, applicants with disabilities will be given priority in hiring decisions. The position is suitable for part-time employment.
Applications include a full curriculum vitae, certificates, lists of publications, talks and courses, an account of present and previous third-party funded research activities, research and teaching concepts and a selection of publications. The selection of publications should include a monograph and three articles. Furthermore, the following documents are necessary: ‘Profile Sheet W1’ and ‘Query on examination and supervision phases W1’ (https://uol.de/fk4/formulare). Preferably, applications are submitted in electronic version by 30.08.2023 to Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Fakultät IV, Dekanin Prof. Dr. Dagmar Freist, berufungen-fk4 [__at__] uol [dot] de.
At the Centre for Philosophy and AI Research (PAIR) we offer 6 new positions in Philosophy & Ethics of AI. Please spread the news!
Director of Research
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Research Fellow
https://philjobs.org/job/show/23690
PhD-Students (4)
https://philjobs.org/job/show/23686
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You investigate how living labs can contribute to the philosophical and empirical study of value experiences of stakeholders in the phase of prototyping and (small-scale) experimentation with new technologies. This phase has received relatively scant attention in approaches at the intersection of ethics and engineering. You develop and deploy new empirical and philosophical approaches and methods to collect and reflect upon stakeholders’ value experiences. Scrutinizing and philosophically interpreting such value experiences is crucial for developing more responsible technologies.
Value experiences involve perceptions and emotions, but they also have a reflective and interpretative component. Relevant philosophical research on value experiences includes research on moral emotions and moral perception, as well as research on “transformative experiences”, research on situated, enacted, and embodied cognition, and research involving the pragmatist notion of “experiments in living”. Value experiences are crucial for (1) validating if a proposed design (prototype) is aligned with the values it claims to respect, (2) discovering new ethical issues that were not anticipated beforehand, and (3) tracing potential disruptive effects of new technologies on existing values and moral concepts (which might require rethinking these concepts).
The prime focus of the project is on the methodological question how to empirically collect and interpret value experiences (e.g., through interviews, participant observation, ethnographic methods, experiments, etc.). This requires taking a stance on the philosophical question as to what exactly value experiences are, how they differ from other experiences, or desires and preferences, and under what conditions they are normatively reliable. We do not expect you to develop a new philosophical account of value experiences, but rather to investigate how value experiences can be empirically researched in the context of technological development.
You will contribute to practical methods that can be employed in an engineering or design context. To do this, you collaborate with the Responsible Sensing Lab (RSL) of the city of Amsterdam. The envisaged output includes prototypes of responsible smart urban technologies that are relevant to the city of Amsterdam. You will use these prototypes in experiments to try out some of the possible methods for collecting value experiences of users and stakeholders. You will also explore possible collaborations with other partners, such as the Design Lab (UT), the Green Village (TU Delft), de Waag (Amsterdam), existing living labs at the TU/e, and the ELSA AI Labs funded by NWO.
This postdoc position will be part of the Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies programme, an international research programme of seven academic institutions in the Netherlands that has started in January 2020. The programme has the aim of achieving breakthrough research in at the intersection of ethics, philosophy, technology and social sciences, and to position its consortium at the top of its field internationally. A key objective is to investigate how new technologies challenge moral values and ontological concepts (like “nature”, “human being” and “community”), and how these challenges necessitate a revision of these concepts. The project is embedded in the Human Condition research line and the STEM track of the ESDiT programme. Further information can be obtained from the ESDiT website: ESDIT
You will be employed at the section Ethics and Philosophy of Technology of the Department Values, Technology and Innovation Technology, Policy and Management of Tu Delft. More information can be found at Values Technology and Innovation
Requirements
- You have, or are about to receive, a PhD in Philosophy, Science and Technology Studies (STS), design research, ethnography or a related discipline.
- You have demonstrated affinity with, and expertise in philosophy (in case you do not have a degree in philosophy).
- You have affinity with technology, design and empirical research.
- You are proficient in English.
- You are able to do independent research and have excellent writing and publication skills.
- Experience with transdisciplinary work, qualitative research methods and design methods and practices is an asset.
You are expected to perform high quality and internationally visible research with publications in peer-reviewed journals. You will be supervised by Prof. dr. ir. Ibo van de Poel (Technical University Delft), Dr. Julia Hermann (Philosophy Section, University of Twente) and Dr. Matthew Dennis (Philosophy & Ethics group, Eindhoven University of Technology).
Your work location is Delft. We expect that you will move to the Netherlands, to the region where the university is located or to a region from which a daily commute is feasible.
Conditions of employment
We offer a three-year fulltime postdoc position, preferably starting September 1, 2023.
- Salary: 2.960,00 - 4.670,00 Euro gross/month
- We provide excellent mentorship and a stimulating research environment.
- We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other university staff, as well as with other partners within the Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies consortium.
- We offer generous (conference) travel budgets.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 15 May 2023 via the application button on the TU Delft website (https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/detai...) and upload your documents:
A motivation letter
A Curriculum Vitae
A research proposal (approx. 2 pages)
A writing sample (an article of a chapter of your dissertation
Please note:
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
You find more information on this position here: https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/detai...
The Institute of Philosophy, Working Section Moral and Political Philosophy is looking for a University assistant without doctorate (m/f/d) 30 hours a week, fixed-term employment for 4 years
position to be filled: as of now
Application deadline: 03.05.2023
Please note the limitations of § 109 UG (university act), especially in the case of short contract terms. For further information, please refer to our general application regulations.
For further information or questions, please contact:
Lukas Meyer, lukas [dot] meyer [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
https://uni-graz.onlyfy.jobs/apply/k7e850lals6mtgsy24krnegc2acq95v
Your duties
Writing a dissertation in the area of moral and political philosophy, preferably on issues of intergenerational justice, climate justice, historical justice, and transitory justice.
Independent teaching in Bachelor's study program
Collaboration in (interdisciplinary) research projects especially at the interface of philosophy and economics or law.
Support the supervision of students
Cooperation on organisational and adminstrative tasks as well as evaluation measures
Your Profile
Completed diploma or master´s degress in the field of philosophy
Very good command of English
Willingness to learn German
International experience (desirable)
Communication, organizational and teamwork skills
Enthusiasm for teaching and student supervision
Our Offer
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 45.882,20 gross/year (for full-time employment). This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.
We offer you a job with a lot of responsibility and variety. You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development.
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. Especially with regard to academic staff, we welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the
requirements of the advertised position.
The Field of Excellence Climate Change Graz is offering 5 post-doctoral fellowships at University of Graz, Austria, for 3 months. Dates for stays can start as early as June 2023 or latest in March 2024, but ideally run from October to December 2023, in order to encourage collaboration among the fellows. The fellowship will cover costs of travel, housing and subsistence up to € 8,000 in total. Fellows are responsible for their own insurance, which should be covered for EU citizens by their insurance in their country of employment, but is also quite affordable for those abroad. The program will assist in finding suitable housing close to the university.
The program is designed for PostDoc researchers (up to 5 years after receiving their PhD; applicants after their submission of their PhD thesis can be considered as well) from all academic fields working on climate change - including philosophy - who wish to collaborate with one (or more) of the research groups of the Field of Excellence Climate Change Graz (https://climate-change.uni-graz.at/en/research-fields/). External candidates are strongly encouraged.
Participants will work under the direct mentorship of an experienced Uni Graz scientist in a unique inter- and transdisciplinary research environment. The research stay should be focused on a specific project, e.g. a joint research program, paper, or grant proposal. Fellows will have the opportunity to build up contacts for future collaboration within the Field of Excellence Climate Change Graz's international network.
While the call is open for all topics of climate change – including improved understanding of the processes of climate change, observed impacts and projected risks for natural and human systems, questions of mitigation, adaptation and resilience, or related ethical and legal dimensions – we are particularly interested in contributions to the following interdisciplinary research field, among others:
• Interdisciplinary Approaches for Assessing the Fair Allocation of Benefits and Burdens of the Transformation to Climate Neutrality, see Research Group Economics of Climate and Global Change and Working Section Moral and Political Philosophy (EconClim Research Group - Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change (https://wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/research/econclim-research-group/) and Projects - Section Moral and Political Philosophy and https://philosophie-gewi.uni-graz.at/en/section-moral-and-political-phil...)
• Intertemporal Dimensions in Climate Litigation, see Research Center ClimLaw: Graz and Working Section Moral and Political Philosophy (Research Center ClimLaw: Graz (uni-graz.at) and Projects - Section Moral and Political Philosophy (https://climlaw.uni-graz.at/en/ and https://philosophie-gewi.uni-graz.at/en/section-moral-and-political-phil...)
Applicants can choose to work with two research groups and should indicate their preferred host. We encourage contacting the research group representative(s) who you would like to choose as your host before submitting your application.
All fellows will need to be present at University of Graz, Austria (i.e. no working remotely) for the full duration of the fellowship. Ideally, the fellows will start in October 2023, but earlier or later starts will be possible if agreed upon with the host and coordinator of the program.
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply.
Applications process
Applicants are required to submit a 2-page research proposal for the work they intend to conduct during their fellowship. In addition, a short motivation letter (stating your preferred host and indication of interdisciplinary linkage you want to deepen) and a CV with a complete list of publications is required. Please provide contact information for three people that could give recommendations, but do not include reference letters in the application as these will not be considered.
Applications to the 2023/24 program are possible until 15h April 2023 by sending their application material to harald [dot] stelzer [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at (midnight CEST). Online interviews with the most suitable candidates will be held by an interdisciplinary selection committee in late April and beginning of May, so that the decision is available in mid May 2023.
Contact:
Dr. Harald Stelzer (Research Manager), harald [dot] stelzer [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at, +43 316 380-1295
The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a
Full Professorship (W3) for Theoretical Philosophy
at the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy. The professorship is a full-time and permanent position to be filled by the earliest possible starting date.
We seek to appoint a leading expert with an internationally visible research and teaching profile. The professor will be responsible for carrying out research into and teaching the subject of philosophy with a sufficiently broad scope. The successful applicant will have an excellent track record in central areas of theoretical philosophy (metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, epistemology). An additional focus in research and/or teaching in the area of logic and the philosophy of science, as well as a focus in research and/or teaching in the history of philosophy would also be desirable.
Successful candidates show an excellent academic track record in research and teaching at the highest international standards. You have substantial research experience abroad and/or international cooperations as well as experience in managing research projects and in raising third-party funding. A university degree and an outstanding doctoral degree as well as a passion for education and pertinent teaching experience are prerequisites. Candidates who are able and willing to teach in both English and German are desired. The position also requires additional postdoctoral qualifications. These should be in the form of a habilitation (postdoctoral thesis) or equivalent academic qualifications. You may also have acquired these necessary qualifications in a non-university context or through a junior faculty position (for example as W1 Professor or Assistant Professor). We would prefer experience in interdisciplinary collaborative research and expect your research to tie in with the key research priorities at FAU and the faculty. The successful candidate will also be expected to be willing to take an active part in shaping the department’s profile.
FAU expects applicants to demonstrate academic leadership, engage in early career development and to drive FAU’s strategic agenda. FAU pursues a policy of intense student mentoring and therefore expects its teaching staff to be present during lecture periods.
FAU offers an outstandingly productive research environment as well as a passionate and multi-disciplinary scholarly community within a vibrant institutional network.
In its pursuit of academic excellence, FAU is committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. FAU is a family-friendly employer and is also responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Please submit your complete application documents (CV, list of publications, list of lectures and courses taught, copies of certificates and degrees, list of third-party funding) online at https://berufungen.fau.de by March 12, 2023, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology. Please contact phil-berufungen [__at__] fau [dot] de with any questions.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor on tenure terms or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Philosophy in the School of Humanities (Philosophy) (Ref.: 519294), to commence on August 1, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment as Assistant Professor will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in philosophy. The position is open to all areas of specialization, but applicants must have an interest in - and commitment to - pursuing research on philosophy of AI or philosophy of technology more generally.
The appointee is expected to develop a vigorous, independent research programme, to excel in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to handle the usual non-teaching duties. Furthermore, the appointee is expected to develop and teach courses in their area of expertise for the Faculty’s newly established Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Digital Technologies Programme. Total teaching load will be three to four courses per year for each position, including introductory first-year courses. Information about the Department can be obtained at http://philosophy.hku.hk. Enquiries may be sent to Associate Professor, Rachel Sterken, Department of Philosophy (e-mail: sterkenr [__at__] hku [dot] hk).
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment on fixed-term will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date, anonymized C.V. (with name removed) and a cover letter including a description of how the applicant sees their previous or future work as connected to issues in philosophy of AI/philosophy of technology. Review of applications will commence from April 1, 2023 and continue until May 31, 2023 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons of all genders to apply.