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Professor of the History and Philosophy of Art
Ref HUM0260
Location Canterbury
Job Type Academic
Contract Type Open Ended
Salary Type Per Annum
Salary (£) 58570
HUM0260, School of Arts, Closing date: 9 Apr 2012
Please note the salary scale starts from £58,570
The Role
The School of Arts is seeking to appoint a Professor of the History and Philosophy of Art to provide leadership within the History and Philosophy of Art Department and the wider School, to make an outstanding contribution to the research profile and environment of the Department and School, and to contribute to the teaching and examination of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
The Person
The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in a field relevant to the history and philosophy of art, with a profile of research and teaching that complements the existing strengths, activities and profile of the History and Philosophy of Department. Possession of research outcomes of 3* or 4* quality for submission to REF 2014 and a sustained record of producing outstanding research outcomes of the highest international standards are essential. The successful candidate will also have a sustained and demonstrable record of excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision.
For further and full criteria please see:
http://jobs.kent.ac.uk
The School of Arts
The School of Arts is one of the largest schools within the University of Kent, with 1250fte students, 46 academic staff, and 16 administrative and technical staff spread across two of the University’s campuses. Although the majority of these students and staff are based on the University’s Canterbury campus, the School is significantly expanding its programmes, students and staff on its Medway campus.
The School is composed of five academic sections. The Departments of Drama and Theatre Studies, Film Studies, and History & Philosophy of Art are based in Canterbury, and the Departments of Music & Audio Arts and Fine Art are based on the Medway campus.
Full information about the School can be found at: http://www.kent.ac.uk/arts
Closing date for applications: 9 April 2012
Interviews are to be held: 2 May 2012
The University is keen to ensure we meet our obligations under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage anyone who has the necessary skills, qualities and experience to apply. Currently women are under-represented in this area so we would welcome applications from women.
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The successful candidate will be pursuing research in environmental history and political philosophy, centered on the relationships between global environmental change and democracy, including intersections with economics, anthropology, international studies and environmental system analysis.
The fellowship is part of the French National Research Agency (ANR) funded program “Democracy Facing Global Environmental Change” (DemoEnv) with University Paris 5 Sorbonne exploring among others things the prospect of authoritarian regimes under dire environmental pressures.
The fellow will have an office within UTT’s Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainability, in Eastern Paris area between Burgundy and Champagne, a diverse intellectual community of a dozen core faculty members (including scholars specialized in environmental philosophy, sustainability foresight, industrial ecology, life-cycle impact assessment), hosting an international master program.
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We particularly welcome applications from women. Given equal suitability, qualification and professional achievement, women will be given preference, unless particular circumstances pertaining to a male applicant predominate.
Contact: martin [dot] carrier [__at__] uni-bielefeld [dot] de
Applications (including CV, list of publications, courses taught, and copies of academic degree certificates) should be submitted electronically in one pdf-file by March 31, 2012, to
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College of Arts, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
An invitation to teach and research in one of the most beautiful countries on earth.
The School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, wishes to appoint a specialist in ethics to a position of Lecturer (equivalent of U.S. Assistant Professor) in Philosophy. This is a full-time, continuing appointment, commencing in mid-2012 (or later by arrangement).
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The University of Canterbury philosophy programme has a strong commitment to research and received a very high quality-rating in the most recent National Performance-Based Research Rankings, making it the top-scoring research area in the University.
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The closing date for this position is: Sunday 18 March 2012.
Download the full Position Description for this role from here – https://ucvacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/PositionDescriptions/Lecturer in Philosophy_SAPS_Feb12.pdf
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Specific inquiries about this position may be directed to the Department Head, Ali Kazmi, akazmi [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
Complete dossiers, including a cv, at least three letters of reference, and a recent sample of writing, may be sent to the Department Manager, Merlette Schnell, schnell [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca
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Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.
Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for men and women, with 1,700 students and 200 faculty members. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.
Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.
The Amherst College Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professorship in philosophy beginning July 1, 2012. AOS: Ethics. In addition to teaching two courses per semester, candidates will be expected to supervise senior honors projects and participate in the life of the department. Candidate must have the Ph.D. degree in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. To apply, please submit as PDFs or Word documents to https://jobs.amherst.edu/view/opportunity/id/417 a CV, letter of application describing research and teaching interests, one writing sample (25 pages maximum), and the names and e-mail addresses of three individuals to whom we may write to solicit recommendations.
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.
Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for men and women, with 1,700 students and 200 faculty members. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.
Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.
Postdoctoral position which involves teaching and research in the area of bioethics (broadly defined) with the Center for Bioethics at the University of South Carolina starting August 2012. The position is for 10.5 months with a salary of $36,000.
Duties of the position include: Conduct research in an area of the candidate's interest. Teach two courses per semester in the areas of health care ethics/bioethics/medical ethics during the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters (4 courses total). These will be taught in the Department of Philosophy. Topic, course numbers and enrollment will be assigned by the department chair. Assist the Director of the Center for Bioethics in organization and development of programs at the University of South Carolina and the Palmetto Health Alliance. This may include organization of workshops, grant writing, web page development, and work with hospital initiatives in quality, diversity, and/or administrative and organizational ethics.
Applications should be submitted electronically at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. A cover letter which includes a description of the candidate's research interest/s, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of reference should also be included with the application.
For additional information regarding this position contact George P. Khushf, Director, Center for Bioethics, University of South Carolina (803) 777-0299.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.