Jobs In Philosophy
Delft University of Technology has four job openings as part of the research project New Technologies as Social Experiments: Conditions for Morally Responsible Experimentation. A complete description of the project can be requested, or is available on the website www.ethicsandtechnology.eu.
1. Postdoc (vacancy number: ATTBM11-011): Regulation and governance of technological hazards
The key objective of this research project is to investigate the implications of adopting a conceptualization of technological development as a social experiment for the regulation and governance of technological hazards.
Requirements
Applicants must have a PhD in philosophy, law or STS. They must have a demonstrable interest in applied ethics and the regulation and governance of technology. It must be obvious from earlier publications that candidates possess good analytical and philosophical skills. Finally we are seeking a postdoc who would like to work in a team.
Conditions of employment
The extent of this position is a maximum of 38 hours per week (1.0 FTE). The position has a temporary employment basis of three years. The estimated starting salary is between €2,379 to €3,755 per month gross (based on a full-time appointment and depending on experience).
Information and application
For more information about this position or to apply, please contact Dr. ir. Ibo van de Poel, phone: +31 (0)15-2784716, email: i [dot] r [dot] vandepoel [__at__] tudelft [dot] nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application by 15 October 2011 to vacature-tbm [__at__] tudelft [dot] nl.
When applying for one of these jobs always mention the vacancy number.
Die Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt schreibt gemäß § 107 Abs. 1 Universitätsgesetz 2002 folgende auf 6 Jahre befristete Laufbahnstelle zu Besetzung aus:
Postdoc-Assistentin / Postdoc-Assistent
am Institut für Philosophie, Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften im Beschäftigungsausmaß von 100% (Basis Uni-KV: B1 Postdoc). Voraussichtlicher Beginn des Anstellungsverhältnisses ist der 1. Februar 2012.
Aufgabenbereich:
- Selbständige Forschung, spätestens ab Qualifizierungsvereinbarung entsprechend der darin festgehaltenen Aufgaben (insbesondere Habilitation oder gleichwertige wissenschaftliche Leistungen)
- Die Durchführung von eigenen Lehrveranstaltungen
- Die Konzipierung und Organisation von Tagungen (selbständig oder mitwirkend)
- Antragstellung für Drittmittelprojekte
- Mitwirkung an der Entwicklung des Instituts für Philosophie und der Fakultät für Kulturwissen-schaften
- Die Mitwirkung an Aufgaben im Rahmen der Akademischen Selbstverwaltung
Voraussetzung für die Einstellung:
- Ein abgeschlossenes Doktorat in Philosophie sowie Diplom bzw. Master in Philosophie
- Internationale einschlägige Publikations- und Vortragstätigkeit
- Erfahrung in der Einwerbung und Durchführung von Drittmittelprojekten
- Interdisziplinäre Forschungstätigkeit
- Didaktische Kompetenz
- Forschung bzw. Lehre auf wenigstens drei der folgenden Gebiete:
Hermeneutik/Phänomenologie, Philosophie der Technik, Politische Philosophie, Ethik, Religi-onsphilosophie, Französische und/oder Italienische Philosophie
Erwünscht sind:
- Sprachkenntnisse in Deutsch, Englisch und einer romanischen Sprache
- Erfahrung im Rahmen der akademischen Selbstverwaltung
- Teamfähigkeit und Führungsqualitäten
Mitteilungsblatt der Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt – Studienjahr 2010/2011 – ausgegeben am 03.08.2011 – 23. Stück Seite 6
Mit der Inhaberin/dem Inhaber einer Laufbahnstelle kann eine Qualifizierungsvereinbarung gem. § 27 Uni-KV für die Bereiche Forschung, selbständige Lehre, Leitungs- und Verwaltungsaufgaben, externe Erfahrungen abgeschlossen werden. Bei Abschluss der genannten Qualifizierungsvereinbarung erfolgt eine Einstufung als Assistenzprofessorin/Assistenzprofessor (Basis Uni-KV: A 2 Ass. Prof.). Erreicht die Stelleninhaberin/der Stelleninhaber die Qualifikation entsprechend der Vereinbarung, wird die betreffende Person als „Assoziierte Professorin“ / „Assoziierter Professor“ (Basis Uni-KV: A 2 Assoz. Prof.) in ein unbefristetes Anstellungsverhältnis übernommen.
Die Universität strebt eine Erhöhung des Frauenanteils beim wissenschaftlichen Personal insbesondere in Leitungsfunktionen an und fordert daher qualifizierte Frauen zur Bewerbung auf. Frauen werden bei gleicher Qualifikation vorrangig aufgenommen.
Menschen mit Behinderung oder chronischen Erkrankungen, die die geforderten Qualifikationskriterien erfüllen, werden ausdrücklich zur Bewerbung aufgefordert.
Bewerbungen sind mit den üblichen Unterlagen sowie einem Wissenschaftlichen Aufsatz oder Beitrag bis spätestens 03. Oktober 2011 unter der Kennung 639/11 an die Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Fachabteilung Personalentwicklung, Universitätsstr. 65-67, A-9020 Klagenfurt oder an pe [__at__] uni-klu [dot] ac [dot] at zu richten.
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Abgeltung von Reise- und Aufenthaltskosten, die aus Anlass des Aufnahmeverfahrens entstehen.
Requirements: Senior Lecturer – A Doctorate in Philosophy. Lecturer – A Master’s degree in Philosophy. Junior Lecturer – An Honours degree in Philosophy (or an equal qualification on all three levels). For all post levels: A proven teaching, research and community interaction record • ability to teach effectively in both Afrikaans and English.
Commencement of duties: 1 January 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 30 September 2011
Enquiries regarding this position: Prof. Anton van Niekerk on 021 808 2418 or aavn [__at__] sun [dot] ac [dot] za
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753
Environmental Studies Program & Center for Bioethics
ARTS AND SCIENCE
New York University
The Environmental Studies Program and Center for Bioethics invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow, pending administrative and budgetary approval. The initial appointment will be for one year beginning September 1, 2012, renewable annually for a maximum of three years. An applicant should have a keen interest in and preferably have written and taught in areas bioethics and environmental studies. We also welcome candidates who have training in such areas as ethics, political philosophy, social and political theory, public policy, or environmental health, who have strong or emerging teaching and research interests in bioethics and environmental studies. Applicants must expect to receive their Ph.D by Fall 2012 or have completed it no more than three years before the start date. We especially urge minority and female candidates to apply.
The successful applicant will contribute to the education of undergraduate students in the Environmental Studies Program and masters students in the Bioethics Program., as well as contributing to the development of graduate programs in Environmental Studies. Additionally, the successful candidate will actively participate in seminars, conferences, and other projects of the two rapidly developing programs.
Please submit curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, two published or unpublished essays, and a statement of current and prospective research by December 1, 2011. To apply and learn more about the programs, visit the Environmental Studies Program at http://environment.as.nyu.edu and The Center for Bioethics at http://bioethics.as.nyu.edu. Application instructions can be found under each homepage’s "Employment" link. Questions may be sent to za5 [__at__] nyu [dot] edu.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Starting August 2012. One position, tenure track. Teaching load of 2 courses per semester, graduate and undergraduate. The Philosophy Department is looking for candidates with expertise (including the ability to teach graduate seminars upon arrival) in one or more of the following areas: (1) Ancient Philosophy; (2) Early Modern Philosophy; (3) Kant, focusing on M&E; (4) the Catholic philosophical tradition. Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in teaching and research. Ph.D. prior to appointment. Salary competitive. AA/EOE. Georgetown is a Jesuit and Catholic university. Please send CV, transcript, at least three letters of recommendation, and a paper to William Blattner, Chair, Search Committee, Philosophy Department, 215 New North, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057. Deadline: Nov. 14, 2011, preferably earlier.
The Philosophy Department at the University of Cape Town in South Africa wishes to appoint a Lecturer on a two-year contract post (US equivalent of Visiting Assistant Professor) for the period 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2014.
Requirements include:
PhD in Philosophy
An excellent teacher, preferably to lecture to a large (400+ students) Introduction to Philosophy course
Epistemology as an area of specialization is preferred
Teaching competence in Business Ethics or Bioethics will be an advantage.
The annual remuneration package, is negotiable between R 210 897 and R 403 124.
Application process:
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (download at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc) and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, to Mr Gavin Matthee, Human Resources, Humanities Faculty, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700.
Email: Gavin [dot] Matthee [__at__] uct [dot] ac [dot] za ; Tel: +27 21 6504388 Website: http://www.humanities.uct.ac.za
Department website: http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/philosophy/
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Late applications will be considered.
Reference number for this position: 2333
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.
AOS: Ethics and its application to issues of social justice, such as those concerning race, gender, and environment. Teaching load is 6 semester courses/year. All faculty are expected to participate in delivering periodic college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars that emphasize writing and speaking. Allegheny College is a highly selective private undergraduate liberal arts college with a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. The successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarship and professional development. Completion of PhD by September 2012 expected. Send letter of application, C.V., a sample of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness and three letters of reference to Eric Boynton, Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15 2011; application deadline November 15 2011. Interviews to be conducted at APA Eastern meeting. Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong institutional commitment to develop a diverse faculty and staff. Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, TN. Department of Philosophy. One Year Visiting Position, 2012-13. Rank: Open. AOS: Open, but ability to engage with one or more research cluster in the Department is desirable. Ph.D. by appointment. 2/2 Teaching Load. This is an opportunity to spend a year with a young, dynamic Department in a beautiful part of the country. It may be especially attractive to those on sabbatical or leave for the year from their home institution. Women and members of other under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Send full dossier as a single electronic file, the name of which is your name (last name first, followed by a comma and then first name), attached to an e-mail to Cheryl Smith at cjsmith [__at__] utk [dot] edu. Please type “Visiting Position” in the subject line of the email. A full dossier includes at least three letters of reference (or in the case of more senior applicants, names and contact information for three references), writing sample, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and cover letter expressing your interest in the position. If it is not possible to include letters of recommendation in the electronic dossier file, they may be sent separately. If it is not possible to send materials as an electronic file attached to an email, hard copy may be sent to Cheryl Smith, 801 McClung Tower, Department of Philosophy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0480. Applications received by December 1, 2011, are ensured review. The position will remain open until filled.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, beginning August 2012. AOS: Open, but the department has a special interest in philosophers who use formal or empirical methods to address questions in ethics or social and political philosophy, or who apply research in the social sciences to address such questions. AOC: Open. Both PhD and ABD applicants considered; however, dissertation must be completed by August 2012 for appointment as assistant professor rather than 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 three letters of recommendation) to philosophy [__at__] ksu [dot] edu. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2011. 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 Philosophy & Economics Programme invites applications for a full-time position of
Junior Professor (W1) for the Methodology of Economics.
The position is offered for an initial period of three years and will be extended by a further three years following a positive evaluation.
The successful candidate will have completed a PhD and will have an aptitude for international level research and high quality teaching and supervision. The academic responsibilities include teaching (seven hours per week per semester) in our highly successful Philosophy & Economics BA and MA programmes and undertaking innovative research. The successful candidate is expected to play an instrumental role in the development of a doctoral programme and will be especially engaged in cooperation with the Department of Economics.
As we are seeking to recruit internationally no prior knowledge of German is required. Teaching and administrative duties can be carried out in English, although it is expected that a working knowledge of German will be gained within two-years.
The University of Bayreuth is an equal opportunity employer and aims to increase the number of female faculty members. Applications from female candidates are, therefore, explicitly encouraged. The University of Bayreuth was accredited as a Family Friendly University by the Hertie Foundation in 2010. Persons with disabilities will be given priority if equally qualified.
For further information about the post and the P&E programmes, please contact Professor Matthew Braham by e-mail (matthew [dot] braham [__at__] uni-bayreuth [dot] de). Please also visit our website at www.pe.uni-bayreuth.de.
Please submit your application electronically comprising a letter of application and a CV (including a list of publications, a record of teaching experience, and the names and contact details of three academic referees). Your application should be sent to the Secretariat for Political Philosophy (claudia [dot] ficht [__at__] uni-bayreuth [dot] de)