The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, has an opening for a
Ph.D. position in Philosophy (1,0 fte)

Vacancy number 211143

Project funded by NWO, the Dutch National Science Foundation

University of Groningen, The Netherlands, 2012-2016

Research Project
The Ph.D. position is situated within the research project ‘Epistemology and the Regress Problem: A Probabilistic Approach’. This project focuses on the credentials of infinitism as a new approach to the old regress problem in epistemology, and its goal is to develop a viable probabilistic form of infinitistism. Results of this research are expected to be of interest not only for philosophy and the history of philosophy, but also for disciplines beyond philosophy itself, such as cognitive psychology and informatics. In addition to the Ph.D. position, a new postdoc vacancy will be filled in the general area of infinitistic epistemology.
The head of the project is Jeanne Peijnenburg, Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen.

Job Opening
Suitable candidates for this Ph.D. position:
- pursue an interest in theoretical philosophy, history of philosophy, or cognitive science;
- can play an active role in the research community of the Faculty of Philosophy;
- have, or will soon have completed, an M.A. or an M.Sc. in a field relevant to the project;
- are fluent in English.

Appointment
The Ph.D. position is for a period of four years on a full time basis, starting on January 1, 2012. The University of Groningen offers a gross monthly salary that will range between € 2,042 per month in the first year to € 2,612 per month in the fourth year. The candidate will be working under the supervision of Jeanne Peijnenburg.

Research Environment
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education. The Faculty of Philosophy is a rich and lively community of excellent lecturers and researchers. The project will be carried out in the Department of Theoretical Philosophy.

Application
To apply for the Ph.D. position, please send an e-mail to Ms Fré Moorrees (f [dot] c [dot] moorrees [__at__] rug [dot] nl) and attach:
• 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 writing sample of about 3,000 words as well as your M.A. of M.Sc. thesis.
The closing date for applications is October 31, 2011.
Interviews are planned in the week of November 7 until 12.

UNIT FOR HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
REFERENCE NO. 1012/0611

The Unit for History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) of the University of Sydney is seeking to recruit a new staff member. The appointment will be continuing, teaching and administration load comparable to leading research departments.

We welcome candidates with expertise in any field related to the various sub-disciplines of HPS. However, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas that will compliment the current research efforts of the Unit and of the university. The successful candidate will be expected to cooperate throughout HPS, and ideally will demonstrate an ability to converse with scientists and scholars from other disciplines.

As a discipline, HPS at Sydney has received the highest grade – 5 – in the recent Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research in Australia (ERA) survey. The Unit for HPS is part of the Faculty of Science, and draws undergraduate and postgraduate students from both science and the humanities. It enjoys excellent relations with departments in the Arts faculty, in particular philosophy, history and Chinese studies, as well as with medicine, leading to collaborations in research and teaching.

The position is full-time continuing (tenure track) and is subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration package: up to $109K p.a. including a base salary up to level B Step 3 of $93K p.a. (under current enterprise agreement a 2.5% increase also applies on a six monthly basis in addition to annual standard career step increments), leave loading and up to 17% superannuation. Visa sponsorship and some relocation cost support will be available for the successful appointee if required.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 16 October 2011 (11:30pm Sydney time)

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged as they are underrepresented in this field.

Tenure Track Position in Ethics

The University of Oregon Department of Philosophy is searching for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy with an area of specialization (AOS) in Ethics. The area of competence (AOC) is open, but the department is especially interested in those with teaching competence in Gender Theory, History of Philosophy, Social/Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, and Logic.

We are looking for someone who has a broad pluralistic orientation that encompasses a variety of perspectives, which must include being well-versed in approaches from within the analytic tradition. We want candidates who reach beyond moral theory to develop an engaged, embodied, culturally situated moral philosophy. Such a candidate would be interested in topics such as contemporary moral issues, environmental ethics, new research in moral psychology, and issues arising from gender, race, and cultural institutions.

Expectations of teaching include introductory, middle-level, and advanced undergraduate courses, graduate teaching in the area of specialization, mentoring of graduate student research, and directing theses at the undergraduate and graduate level. The University of Oregon is on the academic quarter system, and the standard teaching load is presently five courses across three terms each year.

Undergraduate teaching experience, an appropriate record of research and publication, and a Ph.D. are required. Salary will be competitive depending on qualifications.

The Department is pluralistic, with an expansive view of the discipline, and provides an intellectual climate conducive to multidisciplinary scholarship. We encourage applications from candidates sharing this perspective. We also seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

The University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Oregon, 110 miles south of Portland and about an hour’s drive from the Pacific coast and the Cascade mountains. The Eugene-Springfield metro area (pop. 350,000) is noted for its dynamic quality of life and progressive cultural environment. The University of Oregon, enrolling over 19,000 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate students, is an AAU research institution and a member of the Pac-10 conference.

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by November 18, 2011, but the position will remain open until filled. Complete applications, including c.v., three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching excellence, and a writing sample should be filed at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo. For more information, please refer to http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/. EO/AA/ADA institution.

Instructor, one semester, beginning January 2012. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. PhD or Advanced ABD. Four introductory undergraduate courses for Spring Semester 2012. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to and appreciation for teaching students from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds. Salary $25,000, 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 September 15th 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.