Somerville College, Oxford in association with the Faculty of Philosophy propose to appoint a fixed-term Career Development Fellow in Philosophy for the period 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2014.
The post is intended to provide a carefully structured and mentored work and training opportunity for an exceptional candidate embarking on an academic career in Philosophy.
The area of specialisation for this post is open. The Fellow will be expected to undertake advanced research in Philosophy and to provide up to six hours per week of undergraduate teaching for the College.
The salary will be on the University grade 7 scale, starting at £28,983 (as at 1 August 2010). The final term of the appointment will be designated as a term of paid research leave.
Further particulars, including details of how to apply, can be downloaded from:
http://www.some.ox.ac.uk/CMS/files/
CDF%20in%20Philosophy%20further%20particulars%20v1.0.pdf
The deadline for receipt of applications is 12pm UK time, 15 March 2011. Interviews will be held on 31 March 2011.

One-year position, starting 1 July 2011. Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. Ph.D. by time of appointment. Teaching load is five courses per year. Competitive salary. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a brief writing sample at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/661. Review of applications will begin on 1 March 2011. Questions about the position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Ulrich Meyer (umeyer [__at__] colgate [dot] edu). Colgate University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission.

The Groupe de recherche interuniversitaire sur la normativité (GRIN) is inviting applications of postdoctoral researchers in ethics, for residential fellowships which can vary in length according to individual circumstances. Applicants are expected to have at least a working knowledge of French.

The GRIN will offer to its fellows: a postdoctoral grant of 3 000$ per month, an individual workstation, access to the services of the University of Montreal (libraries, sports center, etc.), and assistance for material organisation of the stay. In return, the fellows are expected to pursue their research project and to participate in the Center's activities (conferences, seminars, lectures). Application deadline: April 30th, 2011. In order to apply, candidates must have obtained their Ph.D. after April 30 2006 or submitted their thesis before September 1st 2011. International applicants must have defended their thesis before September 1st 2011. For more information, please visit www.creum.umontreal.ca/grin

University of Maryland
School of Public Policy
(Faculty Appointment in International Development – open rank)

The School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a scholar (tenure, tenure track, or professor of the practice) whose academic background and professional achievements make her/him a likely future leader in our program in international development policy, one of the fastest growing multidisciplinary teaching and research areas at the School. Salary is competitive.

Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) with a specialization in public policy, development ethics, economics, law, political economy, political science, social development, or other development-related area, or anticipate receiving such a degree before the academic year 2011-12. The School has particular interest in individuals with substantial international development experience, either as a scholar with experience in the field, or as a scholar-practitioner engaged in U.S. governmental, multilateral, non-governmental, or non-profit development institutions. Preference will be given to candidates willing and able to advise our growing number of PhD students in international development and to help lead the International Development specialization.

The Maryland School of Public Policy is a top-ranked graduate school of public policy and management with a faculty of scholars and distinguished practitioners. The School offers a Master of Public Policy degree primarily for pre-career students, a Master of Public Management degree primarily for mid-career students, and a Masters in Public Policy and Engineering. There is a PhD program for outstanding emerging scholars. The School also offers executive (degree and non-degree) programs for career executives in federal, state, and international agencies. The University of Maryland is located inside the Washington Beltway, within 30 minutes of federal agencies, key international associations, and many non-profit and private policy-research organizations.

Application materials should include a letter of interest describing the candidate's qualifications,
a curriculum vitae with contact information for at least three references, a recent publication or writing sample, and a summary of teaching experience. The position is open until filled, but applications received by February 28, 2011 will receive best consideration. Go to jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53569 to apply or go to http://jobs.umd.edu and search for the position. Application materials sent outside of the online system will not be accepted. Questions should be directed to idev2011 [__at__] umd [dot] edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, the School particularly encourages and
welcomes applications from women, minority candidates, and persons with disabilities.