Jobs In Philosophy
Position available beginning August 2011 as Chairperson and Associate Professor or Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, which offers an undergraduate philosophy concentration and a religious studies concentration. Strong background in academic administration and demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching required. Chairperson would teach two courses per semester in philosophy and have two courses reassigned time to fulfill administrative duties as Chair. Areas of philosophical background somewhat open, but the ability to teach Existentialism and Aesthetics is desirable. Candidate must be supportive of study of the history of philosophy as well as the discipline of religious studies. Rank, salary, and tenure status commensurate with qualifications.
Application should include vita, at least three letters of recommendation, summaries of student evaluations, and brief statements describing approach to undergraduate teaching and approach to administrative duties as Chairperson. Review of applications begins February 15, 2011 and continues until position is filled. Direct inquiries and dossiers to Dr. Glen T. Martin, Chair of Search Committee, Box 6943, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142.
Radford University is a comprehensive undergraduate and Master’s level state university of approximately 9000 students located in the pleasant suburban environment of the New River Valley in southwest Virginia. Radford University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
1. Post-Doctoral Fellowships
The Leo Apostel Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies offers post-doctoral fellowships, employment for three years, and the possibility for prolongation for an additional three years. Candidates need to have a doctorate degree. The research engages in one of the aspects of the overall scientific activities of the Leo Apostel Centre. Because of the broad scope of the research at the Leo Apostel Centre, candidates with a variety of types of scientific background are welcome, from mathematics and physics, computer science, biology and engineering, to psychology, cognitive science, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, economics, complex systems and others. More specifically CLEA is interested in candidates motivated to investigate the foundations of one of the scientific disciplines. Hence, foundations of biology, including evolution theory, and question with respect to the nature and origin of life, foundations of mathematics and physics, with special interest for relativity theory and quantum mechanics, foundations of cognition, with special interest for concept theories, decision theories, theories of meaning, foundations of computer science, with special interest for artificial intelligence, semantic analysis theories, and basics of information retrieval, foundations of economics, with special interest in behavioral economics, and fundamental theories of risk and probability, foundations of sociology and anthropology, with special interest for theories of cultural evolution, aspects of science and culture, aspects of constructivism, and world views research, and philosophy, with special interest for philosophy of science, philosophy of meaning and meaningfulness. CLEA is also specifically interested to employ mathematicians engaged in mathematical modeling of different aspects of different domains of the different sciences. Candidates are invited to write down their specific interest and view on the foundations research they would like to pursue in their application. As the already ongoing research in CLEA shows, CLEA is open to original ideas and effectively wants to stimulate researchers to ponder about the 'big questions' in each of the disciplines within an interdisciplinary perspective.
2. Doctoral Scholarships
The Leo Apostel Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies offers doctoral scholarships, employment for two years and prolongation of an additional two years, hence a total of four years. The purpose is to work towards a doctorate in these four years. Candidates need a university degree equivalent with a bachelor degree to be able to start a doctorate. The subject of the doctorate engages in one of the aspects of the overall scientific activities of the Leo Apostel Centre. Because of the broad scope of the research at the Leo Apostel Centre, candidates with a variety of types of scientific background are welcome, from mathematics and physics, computer science, biology and engineering, to psychology, cognitive science, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, economics, complex systems and others. More specifically CLEA is interested in candidates motivated to investigate the foundations of one of the scientific disciplines. Hence, foundations of biology, including evolution theory, and question with respect to the nature and origin of life, foundations of mathematics and physics, with special interest for relativity theory and quantum mechanics, foundations of cognition, with special interest for concept theories, decision theories, theories of meaning, foundations of computer science, with special interest for artificial intelligence, semantic analysis theories, and basics of information retrieval, foundations of economics, with special interest in behavioral economics, and fundamental theories of risk and probability, foundations of sociology and anthropology, with special interest for theories of cultural evolution, aspects of science and culture, aspects of constructivism, and world views research, and philosophy, with special interest for philosophy of science, philosophy of meaning and meaningfulness. CLEA is also specifically interested to employ mathematicians engaged in mathematical modeling of different aspects of different domains of the different sciences. Candidates are invited to write down their specific interest and view on the foundations research they would like to pursue in their application. As the already ongoing research in CLEA shows, CLEA is open to original ideas and effectively wants to stimulate researchers to ponder about the 'big questions' in each of the disciplines within an interdisciplinary perspective.
3. More Specific Offers
Although, as mentioned before, the job offers in Clea cover the Foundations of all scientific disciplines, more specifically we look for candidates to work on the two projects which description can be found on project 1 and project 2. Candidates specifically applying for these projects should mention this in their application. Apart from the project texts in project 1 and project 2, also recent publications of the three principle investigators of these projects, namely Diederik Aerts, Liane Gabora and Bart D'Hooghe,, can be consulted for getting an idea of what the research on these projects will be heading for. More specifically publications pub 1, pub 2, pub 3, pub 4, pub 5, pub 6, pub 7, pub 8, pub 9, pub 10, pub 11, pub 12, pub 13, pub 14, pub 15 (pub 15 is probably the best hint with respect to where research on project 1 might be heading). Several post-doc as well as doctoral scholarships will be employed on the lines of research indicated by these projects and recent publications of the principle investigators involved.
4. How to Apply
A candidate who wants to apply for a post-doctoral fellowship or a doctoral scholarship, needs to contact Diederik Aerts, director of the Leo Apostel Centre at clea [ad] vub.ac.be before January 11, 2011, and with preference before January 4, 2011. The candidate needs to add a curriculum vitae or a link to a website where his or her curriculum vitae is sufficiently presented. The curriculum vitae also has to include the exact date the PhD was obtained (or the date the PhD is going to be obtained, if this is earlier than June 1, 2011, applications for a post-doc are welcome), and additionally (a) a detailed list of publications (ordered chronologically, for publications in ISI-journals the impact factor needs to be indicated), (b) a list of attended conferences, and (c) any other item of scientific value. The application may also contain a short text where the candidate explains his or her specific interest in working at the Leo Apostel Centre, and any material that the candidate himself or herself decides to be of importance for his or her candidature. This does NOT include a scan of diplomas or proofs of having passed tests such as TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language). Hence in this first stage of the call, there is no reason why an application e-mail including attachments should exceed the 1MB limit.
For candidates applying for a doctoral scholarship, a description of the studies that have been undertaken has to be included. The short curriculum vitae also needs to include elementary bibliographic data such as nationality and date of birth, and the dates on which master diploma(s) has/have been obtained. If there are publications, they needs to be supplied in the way described in detail for the post-doctoral fellowship applicants.
A first selection is taken place between January 4 and January 11, 2011. Scientists, who are interested but not able to apply before January 11, are encouraged to take an informal contact, announcing when their application could be expected. Also questions of a more personal nature (working conditions in the Centre; staying conditions in Belgium; etc...) are welcome, and should be directed to Diederik Aerts, via clea [ad] vub.ac.be.
The Graduate Institute of Philosophy at National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan) invites applications for a tenure-track position at or above the Assistant Professor level, effective August 1, 2011. Qualifications: doctorate in philosophy. AOS: basic areas of philosophy, such as metaphysics, epistemology, ethics or philosophy of language and mind. The applicant must be fluent in Chinese (Mandarin). Responsibilities: teaching three courses per semester (including at least one undergraduate level course), academic research, graduate supervision and participation in departmental activities. Teaching experience preferable but not necessary. Applications should contain: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) Ph.D. diploma or certification-letter---official documents must be submitted to the administration of the university by August 1, 2011; (3) dissertation and, if any, other relevant publications; (4) three letters of recommendation; (5) statement concerning research orientation and (6) syllabi for courses that would be offered. All items, which must be received by the above deadline, should be sent to:
Graduate Institute of Philosophy
National Tsing Hua University
Hsinchu 300, TAIWAN
For any further information, feel free to contact Professor Wen-Hong, Huang , email , tel: 886-3-5729336 or fax: 886-3-5729337. Website: http://www.phil.nthu.edu.tw/.
PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF CHILE
FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY
FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Faculty of Philosophy at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile intends to make an appointment to one full-time Assistant Professorship. The post will be tenable from 1 March 2011 and will extend for two years with the potential of a permanent position that will depend on academic evaluation.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Philosophy Doctor (Ph. D.)
• Relevant experience in research and teaching on Applied Ethics
• Contribution to Anthropology or Ethics
• Conversational skills (Spanish).
REQUIREMENTS
• Application letter to the Chair of the Faculty
• CV
• Legal copy of the title
• A selection of the most relevant publications (books, articles, etc).
APPLICATION
Applicants should send the information to the Chair of the Faculty (Campus San Joaquín, Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4860, Macul, ZIP: 7820436) no later than 7 January 2011.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Faculty Office: Phone number 56-2-3541469; e-mail: nbaezac [__at__] uc [dot] cl
http://www.puc.cl/filosofia/index.html
Come help us advance our work on institutional corruption.
Call for Applications
2011-2012 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 institutional corruption to submit proposals to join our community.
Background: In 2009, the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics led by director Lawrence Lessig launched a five-year research project to study the causes and consequences of institutional corruption. We define institutional corruption to be an economy of influence that either weakens public trust of a public institution, or weakens the effectiveness of the institution in achieving its purpose. The project is being conducted by the Edmond J. Safra Research Lab.
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 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 both research and practice-oriented 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. Some examples of projects from the 2010-11 fellows include: documenting financial ties between the pharmaceutical industry and psychiatric treatment boards, determining what psychological factors predict whether whistleblowers will be praised or rejected, and understanding the interaction of policy and daily attitudes towards risk in the financial industry.
Research from the Lab is conducted with future real-world applications in mind. As the project evolves, the Lab plans 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 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, philosophy, or public policy, though those from other disciplinary homes will also be considered. Practice applicants may come from industry, government, or the nonprofit sector. The Lab would be particularly enthusiastic to receive proposals addressing issues such as conflicts of interest, public trust of institutions, and institutional discrimination.
Tenured and untenured faculty are invited to participate, so long as their work during the fellowship is primarily directed towards the Lab project. Postdoctoral applications are also eagerly encouraged, as well as proposals from researchers in 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 2011 is February 15, 2011.
Further details about the Lab and procedures for submitting an application are available on our website: http://www.ethics.harvard.edu/lab
The Episteme Research Group at the University of Geneva http://www.unige.ch/lettres/philo/episteme/ anticipates the opening of a 3-year PhD position in analytic epistemology (pending confirmation of funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation).
Starting date: March 1st, 2011.
Candidates intending to write a PhD under the supervision of Pascal Engel on one of the following topics:
-evidence and justification;
-bayesianism;
-probabilistic and formal epistemology;
-epistemic norms and epistemic values:
-knowledge, action and assertion.
are invited to send a CV, a research project of about 5000 words and a writing sample (chapter or paper length) to:
Anne Meylan
Department of Philosophy
2, rue de Candolle
1205 Geneva
Switzerland
Deadline for application: December 31st, 2010
The Philosophy Department at the University of Geneva http://www.unige.ch/lettres/philo/#presentation is one of the most active in continental Europe and has secured competitive funding for a number of research programs in recent years. The successful candidate will join the Episteme research group, one of the most dynamic research groups on analytic epistemology in Europe, and the "Pro*Doc: Mind and Reality", a postgraduate program in philosophy, taught in English and organized in collaboration with the Universities of Lausanne and Fribourg. http://www.philosophie.ch/prodoc-romand/pr_home.php
The salary will range from 40,000 CHF (first year) to 46,000 CHF (third year).
Fluency in French is not a requirement.
If you have any further query, do not hesitate to write to anne [dot] meylan [__at__] unige [dot] ch.
LE MOYNE COLLEGE, Syracuse, NY, a comprehensive college of liberal arts in the Jesuit tradition, is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department beginning Fall 2011. Ph.D. is required. 3/3 Teaching load. Some summer teaching available. AOS: Open AOC: A willingness to teach introductory courses in Le Moyne’s Core program is essential; otherwise, open. The department seeks a candidate with demonstrated excellence in teaching, an active research program and enthusiasm about teaching interdisciplinary courses. Please submit evidence of success in such activities with application. Usual committee work, research requirements and non-teaching duties. Salary competitive. Will pre-arrange interviews for the Eastern Division Meeting of the APA in December. Send complete dossier with CV and letters of recommendation electronically to lemoynehr [__at__] lemoyne [dot] edu with a subject line of Philosophy by December 7, 2010. Inquires and questions may be sent to Professor Mario Saenz, Chair, Saenz [__at__] lemoyne [dot] edu. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color and Jesuits to apply for employment.
Huron University College, an undergraduate liberal arts universtiy college affiliated with the University of Western Ontario, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence July 1, 2011, in the Department of Philosophy. Areas of competence: epistemology and early modern philosophy. Area of specialization: at least one of early modern and epistemology. Candidates should have a completed Ph.D. and present evidence of proficiency in teaching. Excellence in undergraduate teaching is an essential qualification for this position, which will involve teaching three full courses. A curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a research sample, and three letters of reference should be sent to Dr. Stephen D'Arcy, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Huron University College, 1349 Western Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N6G 1H3.
The closing date for receipt of applications is January 31, 2011. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Huron University College is committed to the highest standards of equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, members of minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. Huron values its place in an interconnected world and desires to create a diverse and equitable employment and educational environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
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Note on Huron University College:
Founded in 1863, Huron is the oldest affiliated college of the University of Western Ontario. It has approximately 1,250 full-time students.
In the Globe and Mail's "Canadian University Report" published October 25, 2010, Huron University College earned “A” grades in 12 of the 17 categories of student satisfaction reported, including an A+ in “Student-Faculty Interaction” and in “Class Size” and an A in “Quality of Teaching” and in “Quality of Education”.
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, FROSTBURG, MARYLAND. Philosophy Department at a comprehensive, teaching-oriented institution in a rural setting seeks an excellent teacher and collegially-minded colleague for a full time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Instructor/Assistant Professor, beginning Fall semester 2011. Position includes USM benefits package. RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach eight undergraduate courses per year (four each semester) and the usual non-teaching duties (such as advising students and serving on various departmental, university and external committees as needed). AOS: Open. Required AOC: Feminist Philosophy and either Philosophy of Science or Epistemology. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ABD in Philosophy (for appointment at the rank of Instructor) and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Philosophy (for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor) and scholarly research, experience in interdisciplinary work, and computer skills (such as web design and online teaching). Direct position inquiries to Dr. Michael B. Mathias at mbmathias [__at__] frostburg [dot] edu. Please send letter of application, CV, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation (in the case of ABDs, one letter should be from the candidate’s dissertation advisor indicating expected date of Ph.D.), short writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, by January 6, 2011, to: humanresources [__at__] frostburg [dot] edu. Include “Instructor/Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Position #11-010396)” in the subject line. Preliminary interviews will be held at the APA Eastern Division meeting in Boston. Candidates who submit their applications before December 15, 2010 will be considered for interview at the APA Eastern Division meeting in Boston.
Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. WWW.FROSTBURG.EDU
Bielefeld University
The Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology
The Department of Philosophy seeks to appoint for October 1, 2011, a
Professor (W3) for Practical Philosophy
The successful candidate will stand out in central fields of Practical Philosophy (such as moral philosophy, political philosophy or philosophy of action).
Applicants must have a proven record of exceptional and internationally recognized research publications in relevant fields, they have demonstrated high-quality teaching and are prepared to commit themselves to interdisciplinary research. In particular, the application should provide concrete options for integrating research interests or research projects of the candidate into interdisciplinary cooperative endeavors within Bielefeld University.
Research can be conducted in English; in the initial period, all courses can be taught in English. The successful candidate will commit him- or herself to acquire within three years a proficiency in German to an extent that makes it possible to teach introductory courses in German and to participate in the academic administration of the Department.
We welcome applications from severely handicapped people.
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.
Applications (including CV, list of publications, and copies of academic degree certificates) should be sent by December 31, 2010, to:
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Geschichtswissenschaft, Theologie und Philosophie
- Der Dekan -
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld, Germany