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2012-2013 Edmond J. Safra Lab Fellowships and Projects
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites scholars, practitioners, innovators and others committed to understanding and remedying institutional corruption to submit proposals to join our community.
Background: The Edmond J. Safra Research Lab is currently in the second year of a five-year project on institutional corruption. We are concerned with widespread or systematic practices that undermine the integrity of an institution or public trust in an institution. Unlike more frequently studied examples of individual corruption (such as bribery), institutional corruption tends to involve practices that are legal. For our purposes, “institution” refers to public and private professions and organizations such as medicine, government, academia, law, regulatory agencies, and business.
Purpose: The aim of the Lab is to study institutional corruption with both an empirical and normative focus. The empirical research project will explore whether and when institutional corruption exists. The normative project will work to develop remedies and tools to address institutional corruption when it is found to exist.
The cross-disciplinary format of the Lab is designed to foster an innovative research environment where fellows are encouraged to weave their ideas into a broader framework, while also being a resource for each other. The Lab fellows vary based on methodological approach and topic of focus. Past fellows have included postdoctoral fellows, journalists, professors, doctors, students, writers, and technologists. Their projects focus on a variety of institutions, including Congress, academia, the FDA, and the pharmaceutical industry (among others) on topics ranging from campaign finance reform to conflicts of interest to data monitoring systems in open government. Research from the Lab is conducted with future real-world applications in mind. As the project evolves, the Lab aims to release databases, guidelines and other tools to the public that work towards solving the problem of institutional corruption in a variety of contexts.
Eligibility: A broad range of researchers, scholars, and professionals are invited to submit proposals to the Lab, either to become fellows, or to propose joint or collaborative research projects. The Lab accepts a number of fellows every year who are engaged in research and practice addressing institutional corruption. Research applicants may be from the fields of law, medicine, economics, psychology, sociology, business, public policy, though those from other disciplinary homes will also be considered. Practice applicants may come from industry, government, or the nonprofit sector.
For the 2012-13 academic year, the Lab would be particularly enthusiastic to receive proposals on topics of institutional corruption in media and think tanks, or from professionals working in those fields. Priority will be given to proposals with a focus on innovative remedies for institutional corruption.
Faculty are invited to participate and postdoctoral applicants are also encouraged, as well as proposals from professionals in media, industry or government seeking sabbatical time to pursue research directly relevant to the project, and others from data-driven fields such as designers, programmers, and statisticians.
Deadline: The deadline date for receipt of applications for fellowships and projects beginning September 2012 is February 1, 2012.
Further details about the Lab and procedures for submitting an application are available on our website: http://www.ethics.harvard.edu/lab/opportunities
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MÃNOA, Honolulu, HI. Assistant Professor, Position Number 83316, Department of Philosophy, College of Arts and Humanities. The UH-Manoa Department of Philosophy invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position, beginning August 1, 2012, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. Duties: Teach courses in areas of specialization and competence, dissertation supervision, service on Department committees, and other duties as assigned by the Chair. Faculty in Philosophy generally teach four courses per year, including one introductory-level and one graduate seminar. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Philosophy (ABDs considered provided that all degree requirements are completed by August 1, 2012). Area(s) of Specialization: Social and political philosophy and/or philosophy of science and technology. Desirable Qualifications: Competence in ethical theory, business ethics, deductive and inductive logic. Interest in working on interdisciplinary collaborations. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply: Submit cover letter addressing minimum and desirable qualifications, C.V., three current letters of recommendation, graduate school transcripts (copies are acceptable, however original transcripts will be required at time of hire), a brief writing sample, and evidence of teaching excellence. Application materials will become property of the University of Hawai‘i. Skype will be used to interview short-listed candidates. Application address: Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, 2530 Dole St., Sakamaki D-301, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 96822. For additional information, contact Kenneth Kipnis, Chair, (808) 956-8649, kkipnis [__at__] hawaii [dot] edu. Materials may be submitted electronically to philo [__at__] hawaii [dot] edu. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2012 and continue until position is filled. AA/EEO.
The Philosophy Department at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2012 AOS: Open. AOC: Ability to teach Philosophy of Science, Modern Philosophy, Ethical Theory. Candidates must offer evidence of excellence in teaching and be qualified to teach courses in introductory philosophy. The standard workload is three courses per semester, including at least one at the introductory level.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2012. Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and dossier to Dr. Erin McCarthy, Search Chair, Philosophy Department, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617.
St. Lawrence University is an undergraduate liberal arts college with a number of innovative interdisciplinary programs. St. Lawrence seeks faculty with productive scholarly commitments. For additional information about the University, please visit SLU’s homepage at http://www.stlawu.edu. SLU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Gesucht werden vorerst 2 freie Mitarbeiter mit der Fähigkeit, eine ganzheitliche Weltsicht als inspirierende Erlebniswelten zu den Themen "Freiheit", "Bewusstsein" und "Glück" zu gestalten und anderen freudvoll zu vermitteln.
Hintergrund:
Die bisherige Pommritzer Interaktive Lernwerkstatt für Philosophie und Ethik wurde und wird erweitert zu einem ganzheitlichen Dienstleistungszentrum für Philosophie. Philosophie wird dabei nicht als entrücktes Spielfeld für Abstraktionen, sondern als denkend nachvollziehbare und begeisternde Ganzheitserlebnisse verstanden, ohne welche weder persönliche Freiheit, noch ganzheitliche Gesundheit und Glück möglich sind.
Im Sinne Heideggers: "Das Denken vollbringt den Bezug des Seins zum Wesen des Menschen"; und Will Durants:
"Verhalten und Glauben der Menschen durchlaufen gegenwärtig eine Transformation, die tiefer und verstörter ist als je zuvor. Die glückliche Einheit der Instinkte ist vorbei und wir zappeln in einem Meer von Zweifeln. Inmitten riesiger Bestände an Wissen und Macht sind wir unserer Ziele, Zwecke und Werte unsicherer denn je. Vorbei ist die Balance des Geistes, welche einst aus einer warmen Religion kam. Wissenschaft nahm uns die übernatürliche Basis unserer Moral und alle Welt scheint verbraucht durch ungeordneten Individualismus, welcher die chaotische Fragmentierung unseres Charakters ausdrückt. Unser Leben ist sinnlos und leer, selbst wenn es am vollsten scheint. Wir bewegen uns mit unvorhersehbarer Geschwindigkeit über die Erde, aber wir haben kein Wissen und keine Ahnung, wohin wir gehen und wie wir wirkliches Glück für unsere getriebenen Seelen finden können.
Lasst uns unsere Angst vor unvermeidlichen Fehlern beiseitelegen, all die Probleme unserer Gegenwart überschauen und versuchen, alle Teile dieses Puzzles im Licht des Ganzen zu sehen. Lasst uns Philosophie als „ganzheitliche, holistische, integrale Perspektive“ verstehen, als Geist, der das Leben durchfließt und das Chaos ins Ganze integriert. Vielleicht bringt uns so verstandene Philosophie Heilung und Einheit unserer Seele. Durch eine solche Ganzheit des Geistes können Zwecke und Charakter jene Integrität bekommen, welche Persönlichkeiten ausmachen; und Sinn, Ordnung und Würde in unsere Existenz bringen. Philosophie ist harmonisiertes Wissen welches ein harmonisches Leben ermöglicht. Es ist Selbstdisziplin die uns sowohl zu Sicherheit als auch zur Freiheit erhebt. Wissen ist Macht, aber nur Weisheit bringt ganzheitliches Gesundsein, Freiheit und Glück." (Will Durant: Was ist Philosophie)
The Research Fellow will be employed on the Australian Research Council Funded project entitled ‘Egalitarianism and Climate Justice’. The aim of the project is to provide a new framework for how to fairly distribute the costs of responding to climate change, and to contribute to the understanding of a range of moral issues associated with climate change.
Salary range: $57,351 - $77,825 (Level A)
The Research Fellow will be based at The University of Melbourne under the supervision of Dr Jeremy Moss at the Social Justice Initiative.
This is a two year, non-teaching .6 position. Deadline for applications December 11th 2011.
For further information go to www.jobs.unimelb.edu.au
Or contact: Dr Jeremy Moss: jmoss [__at__] unimelb [dot] edu [dot] au
Leibniz Universität Hannover seeks to fill a post-doctoral position ("Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter") within the Institute of Philosophy.
AOS: Philosophy of Science, broadly conceived, AOC: open. Initial appointment will be for three years, after which the position will be renewable for up to two more years. The salary scale is TV-L 13, which amounts to a minimum salary of ca. 39.800 € p.a. (possibly more, depending on experience). The position is attached to the Chair for Philosophy and History of the Natural Sciences (Professor Torsten Wilholt).
The Institute of Philosophy at Leibniz Universität Hannover has recently been re-organized with the aim of establishing an emphasis on philosophy of science. For a list of current faculty and other information see http://www.philos.uni-hannover.de/philos.html?&L=1.
The primary obligations of the postholder will be to conduct research on her or his own responsibility and to fulfill a weekly teaching obligation of four hours during term period. (This will typically mean two classes, with each of them meeting once a week for 90 minutes. There are two term periods per year, each lasting 15 weeks.) Cooperation with the other members of the Institute with regard to administrative tasks will also be expected.
An official job ad was published in German and can be found under http://www.uni-hannover.de/uh/de/aktuell/jobboerse/11155/. Applications may be submitted in either English or German, with no preference given to either. The "usual application materials" mentioned in the official job ad include a cover letter highlighting your individual qualification for the position and explaining your future plans for research, a detailed CV (also including information on publications and courses taught) and photocopies of relevant certificates. Applicants should hold a PhD in philosophy or HPS (or similar program). Applicants nearing completion of their PhD can also be considered.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Torsten Wilholt (torsten [dot] wilholt [__at__] philos [dot] uni-hannover [dot] de).
Applications must be received by December 15, 2011 and should be sent to
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut für Philosophie
Prof. Dr. Torsten Wilholt
Im Moore 21
30167 Hannover
Electronic applications in pdf format are equally welcome and should be sent to Professor Wilholt's email address, given above.
Leibniz Universität Hannover aims to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invites qualified women to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. The University expressly welcomes applications by scholars and researchers from abroad.
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY, DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR APPLIED ETHICS AND PUBLIC ETHICS, CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA. This is a full professorship (level E - $175,009 plus loading, including 17% Superannuation) in the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE), an Australian Research Council Special Research involving a partnership between Charles Sturt University and The University of Melbourne. With a complement of over 20 research staff and over 50 graduate students, CAPPE is one of the world’s leading research centres in professional and applied ethics. The appointee will hold a continuing substantive appointment as Professor at Charles Sturt University and concurrently will be appointed as Director CAPPE for a fixed-term of five years. The post involves research, supervision of graduate students and academic leadership. CAPPE conducts research in a wide range of areas including criminal justice ethics, business ethics, bioethics, computer ethics, environmental ethics and global justice. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Philosophy or equivalent doctorate in a cognate area with a strong research track record in one or more field of applied philosophy and public ethics. Candidates must have also have a background in university teaching/postgraduate supervision and curriculum development together with superior administration skills including budget management and supervision of staff. Demonstrable leadership ability, and communication, entrepreneurial and networking skills are necessary. Applications close February 28th, 2012. For more information on CAPPE see website www.cappe.edu.au.Enquiries: Professor Seumas Miller: smiller [__at__] csu [dot] edu [dot] au; tel: (61)0408638043.
Academic Year 2012-13
The Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is accepting applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor with a specialty in the History of European Philosophy. The School of Arts and Sciences is seeking to rebuild a department enervated by retirements. In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching and scholarship, successful candidates will present evidence of their ability to guide the department from its present situation, housed for the time being in the Department of History and Non-Western Cultures by overseeing future searches, and developing academic programs in Philosophy, including possibly a History of Thought track. Professors at WCSU teach a 12-credit four course-load but the Philosophy coordinator will be granted a course release each semester to administer the program.
Qualifications: A PhD and substantial teaching experience is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Salary and Benefits: WCSU offers competitive salaries commensurate with candidates’ experience and a comprehensive benefit package. There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance. Additional information can be found on our website at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/
Application Materials: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements, current curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to: facultyvitae [__at__] wcsu [dot] edu Reference search #600-069 in the subject line. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Wynn Gadkar-Wilcox, Co-Chair at wilcoxw [__at__] wcsu [dot] edu
The Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies offers high quality courses in problems of philosophy, ethical theory, logic, American philosophy, ethical issues in business, health care and the nonhuman, introduction to critical reasoning, philosophy of love, religion and science while emphasizing the development of analytical thinking and the exploration of the relationship of philosophy to other disciplines.
WCSU is an AA EO Employer/Educator.
Assistant Professor - Department of Philosophy - Req. #11F57
Job Description:
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis is a comprehensive Catholic university with the nation’s largest college for women at its center. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls over 5,200 students in associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in both traditional day and weekend formats. Associate and Graduate programs enroll both women and men.
The Department of Philosophy invites applicants for an entry-level full time ranked faculty position beginning in Fall 2012, pending budget approval.
Responsibilities:
Six-course, twenty–four credit teaching load (3/3) which may include courses in the University’s interdisciplinary CORE curriculum. Courses offered in both semester and weekend formats. Summer teaching is available.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. completed by August 2012 required. AOS in biomedical ethics. AOC in at least one of these areas: social and political philosophy, Asian philosophy, or philosophy of science. The successful candidate will be grounded in the history of Western philosophy with a commitment to and demonstrated success at undergraduate teaching.
St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply as are those who will contribute to a diverse candidate pool. Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.
To Apply:
We will accept only electronic submissions. Please send electronic copies (preferably in .pdf format) of a letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of successful teaching, unofficial transcripts, and a writing sample to Human Resources Req.#11F57: email address hr [__at__] stkate [dot] edu Arrange for at least three current letters of recommendation in .pdf format to be sent to the same email address. Official transcripts will be required for hire. For more information, contact the search chair, Jeff Johnson, at jtjohnson [__at__] stkate [dot] edu Preference will be given to applications received by December 15, 2011. Position will remain open until filled.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
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The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a professor in Business Ethics for tenure-track appointment at the assistant or untenured associate level, starting September 2012. Applicants should demonstrate achievement of, or potential for, excellence in both research and teaching. The new faculty member’s responsibilities will include teaching the MBA core ethics requirement as well as possible courses in the undergraduate and PhD programs. Applicants with a variety of backgrounds will be considered but must possess a strong foundation in ethical theory. Possible research interests include, but are not limited to, philosophical analysis of business ethics issues, decision theory, social choice theory, and behavioral aspects of ethical decision making.
To apply, please submit application letter, vita, research papers, research and teaching statements to ethicgrp [__at__] andrew [dot] cmu [dot] edu or via postal service to Rosanne Christy, Business Ethics Faculty Recruiting, Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business, Room 369 Posner Hall, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. Three letters of recommendation should also be submitted to this email or postal address. Questions about the application should be addressed to Ms. Christy at 412-268-1320.
In order to ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by December 1, 2011.
Carnegie Mellon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with particular interest in identifying women and minority applicants for faculty positions.