Jobs In Philosophy
SIE International Summer School invites applications for a 6-week Visiting Professor position at Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China from July 2nd to August 10th, 2012. Candidates from all areas of Philosophy are welcome to apply. The Visiting Professors will usually teach 2-3 courses (Introduction to Philosophy and Modern Philosophy).
Compensation Package:
•Salary of $6,000USD per course taught (after-tax), we typically ask each Visiting Professor to teach between two to three courses;
•Free hotel accommodation during the term of teaching;
•Free round-trip economy class air-ticket for you and a family member between the U.S. and China;
•RMB3,000 in food expense reimbursement for you and family while in China;
•RMB1,000 for laundry expense reimbursement for you and family;
•Airport pickup and drop-off services;
•RMB1,000 for transportation expenses incurred within China;
•Accident insurance coverage;
•One teaching assistant;
•One welfare assistant to help with your daily living needs in China.
If you are interested in joining us as a teaching faculty next summer, please forward us a copy of your curriculum vitae to chengcheng [dot] li [__at__] sieschool [dot] org. Once we receive your CV, we will get back to you within three business days. Should you have any question regarding our 2012 program, please contact us at chengcheng [dot] li [__at__] sieschool [dot] org or at (86)-10-57853185-608, we will be happy to answer your questions.
About SIE
Founded in 2009, Sinoway International Education Group (“SIE”) is a joint-effort by four prestigious Chinese universities to offer international standard summer school programs. . SIE is the largest operator of international summer school programs in China, co-hosted by East China Normal University，Nanjing University, and University of International Business and Economics in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Beijing. Our courses (with the exception of Chinese language classes) are taught exclusively by professors from the U.S., and they are designed to be eligible for college academic credit transfer to American universities. Since 2009, over 1,200 students and over 50 professors from the U.S. have participated in our summer school programs. Over 2,000 students are expected to attend our four university summer programs in 2012. Please visit our official site at summer.sieschool.org
In addition, the dates of our summer school program are as follow:
Welcome orientation for faculty：June 28
The first faculty meeting day: June 29
The first day of school: July 2
The last school day (Final exam day): August 10
The program will last six weeks, each class meets four time a week (Mon. to Thur.), except the third and the sixth weeks meet from Mon. to Fri. The total class hours are 39 hours (26 class sessions) for each course. Each class time is 90minutes in length.
Artvin Çoruh University, located in Artvin, a city in the North Est of Turkey, is creating an undergraduate program in philosophy and looking for Ph.D graduates in philosophy to be employed in full time position. Salary is good. Area of specialisation: Epistemology, metaphysics. Area of competence: Logic. Starting date September 2012. As AÇU is a Turkish speaking institution, and the students are not fluent in English, those candidates who can teach in Turkish will be preferred. However, job applicants who are willing to learn Turkish are also welcome. Applications must include cv, publications, letters of reccommendation, teaching evidence, transcripts, and statement of teaching. Contact Address: esatpinarbasi [__at__] hotmail [dot] com (The Chair Person).
The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation at the University of Amsterdam has a vacancy for a
PhD Fellowship
for 38 hours per week
vacancy number W12-066
Tasks:
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- Complete and defend a PhD thesis within the official appointment duration (see text below);
- regularly present intermediate research results at international workshops and conferences, and publish them in proceedings and journals;
- collaborate with the researchers in other relevant parts of ILLC;
- participate in the organization of research activities and events at ILLC, such as conferences, workshops and joint publications;
- assist in teaching activities of ILLC.
Requirements:
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A Master's degree with excellent grades in a relevant field, such as logic, computer science, mathematics, artificial intelligence, linguistics, philosophy, musicology or cognitive science;
good academic writing and presentation skills;
good social and organizational skills.
Appointment:
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The PhD candidate at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam will be appointed for 4 years for 1.0 FTE under de terms of the employment currently valid for the Faculty. In the first instance, a contract will be given for 18 months, with an extension for the following 30 months on the basis of a positive evaluation
The salary for the position (on a full-time base) will be € 2042 during the first year (gross per month) and will reach € 2612 during the fourth year, in accordance with the CAO for Dutch universities.
Job application:
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Applications for the PhD position should include a Letter of Motivation, a CV, a Research Statement, a writing sample, a list of grades obtained for your Bachelor and Master (or equivalent) programmes, as well as the names and contact details of two academic referees. Please supply each document separately in pdf format (not zipped), giving the files self-explanatory names (e.g. CV NAME.pdf).
Any additional relevant documents are most welcome. In particular, a writing sample (such as your MSc thesis, a published or submitted paper, or a term paper) can be sent either as a pdf or also (preferably) as a link to an online version.
The Research Statement (about 1 page long) should describe your research interests in general, as well as the specific research topics you wish to focus in your PhD work.
In the Letter of Motivation you can comment on why you believe ILLC would provide the right environment for your PhD studies: how and why your research interests fit the ILLC, which of the three groups (Logic and Computation, Language and Computation, Logic and Language) would fit you best, who (among the ILLC scientific staff) are the people that you see as potential collaborators, supervisors etc.
You are welcome to contact an appropriate member of the senior scientific staff at ILLC to discuss your plans ahead of applying formally.
Completed applications should be submitted by 23.59 hours (CET) on 20 May, 2012 to application-science [__at__] uva [dot] nl. Please quote the vacancy number in the subject line. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further information:
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http://www.english.uva.nl/vacancies/vacancies.cfm/796D6639-9B48-4E91-B04...
For general information, you may also contact the Chair of the Selection Committee, Dr. Alexandru Baltag, at A [dot] Baltag [__at__] uva [dot] nl
This is a full-time unlimited position in philosophy starting August, 2012.
Responsibilities include:
Teaching courses in Philosophy, including Ethics and Introduction to Philosophy and, depending on area of study, Logic, Environmental Ethics, Asian Philosophy, Critical Thinking and Social Ethics.
Participating in and leading review and implementation of curriculum within our AA with Emphasis in Philosophy program in a consensus-driven department
Participating in student assessment and departmental meetings
Participating actively in the college community through committee work, inter-departmental collaboration and campus events
Qualifications:
Master’s degree with a major in Philosophy or Master’s degree with 16 graduate semester (24 graduate quarter) credits in a field that would apply to the major required. In addition, candidates with one or more of the following qualifications are eagerly sought:
Ph.D.
Community College Experience— two or more years’ teaching experience in a community or combined community and technical college
Multicultural/Cross-cultural Texts— two or more years of classroom teaching experience and/or significant graduate level coursework in multicultural philosophical theories, pedagogies and settings
Assessment— demonstrated experience with the development of assessment strategies and practices across classroom, department, and college levels
Service Learning/Civic Engagement/Social Responsibility— documented experience with service learning/public work/social responsibility practices in the classroom
Autonomous classroom teaching experience (2+ years)
Demonstrated commitment to the academic needs of non-traditional students, including non-native speakers of English, older students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students
Salary: $33,500 - $68,500
Application Process:
The search committee will begin review of applications on 4/13/12, and continue until position is filled.
Materials submitted electronically on or before 4/13/12 will receive priority review; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit your application and supporting information to agency.governmentjobs.com/minneapolisedu/default.cfm
Copies of transcripts are acceptable for the screening process; however, the successful candidate must provide official transcripts at the time of hire. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Screening of applications will begin upon receipt of applicant materials, and continue through the application deadline.
Senior Lecturer / Reader / Chair in Philosophy University of Aberdeen - School of Divinity, History and Philosophy Ref No: DHP001A
The School of Divinity, History and Philosophy continues to flourish as a centre of excellence in teaching and research in Philosophy and the School now looks to build further upon these achievements by recruiting an outstanding scholar into the post of Senior Lecturer / Reader / Chair in Philosophy.
Candidates with specialist research and teaching interests in the history of early modern and modern European philosophy, the philosophy of science broadly construed, and/or the traditions of moral philosophy are particularly encouraged to apply. The post-holder will contribute to research and teaching leadership within the discipline, and will cultivate research links with other disciplines within the University. S/he will expand and strengthen the development of the School's provision of courses at both undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels in Philosophy, as well as providing supervision of research students as appropriate.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 salary scale for Senior Lecturer/Reader (£46,846 - £52,706 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience. A highly competitive remuneration package will be available for exceptional candidates considered for appointment at the Professorial level. Exceptional candidates may be considered for nomination to the Regius Chair of Moral Philosophy.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to the Head of School, Dr. Philip G. Ziegler (Telephone: +44(0)1224 272 378, Email: p [dot] ziegler [__at__] abdn [dot] ac [dot] uk.
To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter in support of your application to: shapethefuture [__at__] abdn [dot] ac [dot] uk quoting reference number DHP001A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4 May 2012.
Department of Philosophy, Dalhousie University invites applications for a Two-
Year Limited Term Appointment at the Assistant Professor/Lecturer level, effective
July 1, 2012. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Area of specialization:
Moral Psychology and/or Philosophy of Law and/or Feminism. Areas of competence:
Philosophy of Sex and Love, Environmental Ethics. Expertise in some aspect of the
History of Philosophy is an asset.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced
undergraduate/graduate levels, with some limited graduate student supervision and
committee work. Excellence in teaching and research is required. Applicants must hold
(or ABD) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications and
experience. Course load will be the equivalent of 3 and 3.
Applications should include: a complete curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and
graduate), writing sample, teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching
effectiveness), a statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies, and three
confidential letters of recommendation (in hard copy, forwarded separately by the
referees). A record of publication will be an asset.
Address applications to Duncan MacIntosh, Chair, Department of Philosophy,
Dalhousie University, 6135 University Avenue, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS, Canada
B3H 4R2. (Use dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca for correspondence). The closing date for
applications is May 1, 2012.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment
Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from
qualified Aboriginal people, person
Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
Vacancy number: 21.01.12
Closing date: 15 May 2012
Website: http://www.ru.nl/vacatures/details/details_vacature_0?recid=508371
Responsibilities
This project examines the impact and the meaning of the present-day, mostly secular philosophical readings of the Letters of Saint Paul for the conception of faith and reason. It is divided into three subprojects.
Project 1, PhD position: Why Present-Day Philosophers Turn to Paul: Event, Comportment and Time.
This subproject examines why present-day philosophers such as Alain Badiou and Giorgio Agamben turn to Paul and what they find in his letters.
Project 2, PhD position: Paul among the Ancient Philosophers: Pistis as Reasonable Trust.
This subproject places Paul among his philosophic contemporaries and examines Paul’s use of pistis and pisteuein by comparing his use of these terms with the way in which ancient philosophers such as Plutarch and Epictetus use them.
Project 3, Postdoctoral position: The Truth of Conviction: Attestation, Testimony and Declaration.
This subproject examines how the reading of Paul’s letters influences and guides the development of the themes of attestation, testimony and declaration in present-day philosophy.
The project is a cooperation between Radboud University Nijmegen and the University of Groningen. Projects 1 and 3 will be carried out at Radboud University Nijmegen under the supervision of Dr G.J. van der Heiden and Prof. B. Vedder. Project 2 will be carried out at the University of Groningen under the supervision of Prof G. van Kooten.
Work environment
The Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies is one of the two pillars of the humanities domain and the smallest faculty at Radboud University Nijmegen. With its disciplines of philosophy, theology and religious studies, the faculty occupies a special place within RUN, which has a strong Catholic background. At this faculty, students learn to reflect on philosophical and ideological issues. The focus is on disciplinary education: philosophy, theology and religious studies, with opportunities for the expansion of knowledge on a multidisciplinary basis. The multidisciplinary research conducted at the Institute for Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies is of a high standard and forms the basis for the education offered. The faculty’s aim is to provide the best possible academic learning and working environment for its 700 students and 140 employees.
The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies is one of the four oldest faculties of the University of Groningen. The university was founded in 1614 and ranks among the top 10% of best universities in the world. It has a wide variety of disciplines and is internationally oriented. This small faculty has a conducive academic ambience and is nationally and internationally renowned for its high quality of teaching and research. Its Centre for Religious Studies carries out multi- and interdisciplinary research into ancient and living religions, focusing on their literature, iconography, history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology and theology.
What we expect from you
Project 1, PhD position:
You should have an interest in continental philosophy and philosophy of religion. You are fluent in English and have, or will soon have, completed an M.A. in a field relevant to the project. You should also have the following competences: conceptual ability, presentation, planning and organization, and progress monitoring.
Project 2, PhD position:
You should have an interest in New Testament and Ancient Philosophy. You are fluent in English and have, or will soon have, completed an M.A. in a field relevant to the project. You should also have the following competences: conceptual ability, presentation, planning and organization, and progress monitoring.
Project 3, Postdoctoral position:
You should have an interest in continental philosophy and philosophy of religion. You are fluent in English and have, or will soon have, completed a Ph.D. in a field relevant to the project. You have published at least one article. Furthermore, you should have the following competences: conceptual ability, presentation, situational awareness and results orientation.
What we have to offer
We offer you:
- employment: 1,0 fte;
- in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
- commencement date of the contract: August 15, 2012.
PhD positions:
- the gross starting salary amounts to €2,042 per month based on full-time employment, and will increase to €2,612 per month in the fourth year, based on a 38-hour working week;
- 4 years fulltime;
- you will be classified as a PhD student (promovendus) in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO).
Postdoctoral position:
- a maximum gross monthly salary of €4,374 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 11);
- the starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience;
- 3 years fulltime;
- you will be classified as a Researcher, Level 3, in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO).
Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions? Look at: http://www.ru.nl/newstaff/working_at_radboud/conditions_of/
Would you like to know more?
Further information on the project, cf. http://www.ru.nl/publish/pages/650147/pauluswebsite.pdf
Prof. dr. Ben Vedder
Telephone: + 31 24 3612606, + 31 73 6442498
E-mail: b [dot] vedder [__at__] ftr [dot] ru [dot] nl
Prof. dr. George van Kooten
Telephone: + 31 50 3635584, +31 50 5890882
E-mail: g [dot] h [dot] van [dot] kooten [__at__] rug [dot] nl
Applications
Are you interested?
Interviews are planned for June 13 and 14, 2012.
Please include with your application:
- a curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications, grades, a list of publications (if applicable), and the names and contact details of two referees;
- a letter explaining your motivation, your interest in the project, and your competence in the research field;
- a proposal of 2 to 3 pages describing how you intend to conduct the project you are applying for;
- your M.A. thesis (Project 1 and 2) or Ph.D. thesis and a published article (Project 3).
Please indicate clearly for which position (project 1, 2 or 3) you are applying.
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number 21.01.12, to vacatures [__at__] dpo [dot] ru [dot] nl, for the attention of Prof. Vedder (project 1 and 3) and for the attention of Prof.dr.G. van Kooten (project 2), before 15 May 2012.
For more information on the application procedure: +31 24 3611173
University of Kent: Doctoral Studentship in Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics
In preparation for the University’s 50th anniversary in 2015, Kent has established an additional 100 doctoral scholarships to be awarded annually from 2012. Known as Kent’s 50th Anniversary Scholars, successful candidates will demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding research potential. Scholarships will be offered at the standard RCUK rate; applications are invited from UK/EU and international students.
Within the School of Arts, the 50th anniversary scholarships will be attached to the School’s five influential research groups and centres.
The Aesthetics Research Group brings together faculty and postgraduate students from History and Philosophy of Art, Film, and Philosophy. It has particular research expertise around visual art forms including painting, photography and film; depiction and representation; intersections between ethics and aesthetics; beauty, taste and the sublime in 18th century aesthetics; the aesthetics of popular music; the interrelations between art and science; and topics in the contemporary philosophy of art. Applications in any of these areas are encouraged.
For information on the Aesthetics Research Group, its members and activities see www.aesthetics-research.org.
For questions about research proposals please contact Dr Hans Maes (H [dot] Maes [__at__] kent [dot] ac [dot] uk).
About
The award is a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) – a combined funding and teaching studentship. The candidate will need to undertake teaching while conducting research for his/her PhD. The amount of the GTA will cover tuition fees at the home/EU rate plus a combined salary and maintenance grant equivalent to the full UK Research Council rate (£13,590 in 2011/12). (Please note that this means that International students must pay the difference between the Overseas rate and the Home/EU rate of tuition fees). The Assistantship is offered on a full-time basis for three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Criteria
To apply for the GTA the candidate must have a good first degree and Master’s level degree. Shortlisted GTA applicants will be expected to attend an interview.
The applicant is expected to conduct doctoral research that falls broadly within the field of analytic aesthetics. For more information on the Aesthetics Research Group and the research areas of individual members, please visit: www.aesthetics-research.org
How to apply
To be considered for this award, candidates must make a formal application, and have been offered a place, for postgraduate research study at the University of Kent. Applicants should thus aim to initiate their application for a place by 16 April 2012. Guidance on application procedures is available here: http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply/index.html
In addition, please send a letter outlining your suitability for this award to the Arts PG Administrator at: arts-pgadmin [__at__] kent [dot] ac [dot] uk.
Deadline: 30 April 2012 (but please see the note above about the need to secure an offer of a place in the programme by this deadline)
Interviews will take place in the week of the deadline.
For questions about applications, please contact the Arts PG Administrator, Angela Whiffen, at arts-pgadmin [__at__] kent [dot] ac [dot] uk
Kent provides a dynamic and challenging academic environment and has an excellent reputation for collaborative research with universities around the world.
For more information about Kent’s research portfolio and how to apply see: www.kent.ac.uk/pg
Instructor, one year, beginning August 2012. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. PhD or Advanced ABD. Three introductory undergraduate courses for each of two semesters (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013); minimal departmental service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to and appreciation for teaching students from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds. Salary $45,000, with benefits. Send application package (Letter of application, CV, teaching statement and evidence of teaching competence submitted as a single PDF file plus 3 letters of recommendation to philosophy [__at__] ksu [dot] edu.). Review of applications will start on March 30 and will continue until the position is filled. 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.
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