Jobs In Philosophy
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.
LogicMills Learning Centre is looking for Philosophers who would enjoy teaching philosophy through playing games. Responsibilities include teaching philosophical concepts and thinking skills to both young and old, research and development into new ways of fostering philosophical inquiry in students, and other non-teaching duties. Research support and conference funding available. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Philosophy at time of application. AOS/AOC is open, but competence in logic and critical reasoning is a must. Teaching experience is not necessary. Salary competitive. We are looking to hire immediately. Please send letter of intent, CV, writing sample, and contact information for three references to: applications [__at__] logicmills [dot] com. LogicMills is a Singapore-based, MOE registered, private teaching company.
University of Edinburgh: Teaching Fellow in Mind and Embodied Cognition
Applications are invited for a full-time 2-year fixed-term Teaching Fellowship in the area of Mind
and Embodied Cognition. This post has been created to support teaching and graduate supervision
during a period of research leave granted to Professor Andy Clark. The successful candidate will
have a PhD and publications commensurate with their stage in career. She or he will deliver
philosophical and interdisciplinary teaching (including helping with graduate supervision) in the
areas of Embodied Cognition and Philosophy of Mind. The successful candidate will also contribute
teaching to the masters level specialization in Mind, Language and Embodied Cognition. Teaching
skills in the area of consciousness studies and/or philosophy of perception would be considered
an advantage.
The position is available from 1 April 2011 for a period of 24 months.
For more information, go to:
and enter the reference number 3014036
The Fishbein Center for the History of Science and the Committee on Conceptual and Historical Studies of Science at the University of Chicago invite applications for a two-year "visiting lectureship," starting in September 2011. Recipients should have received the PhD within the last five years, and not already hold a tenure-track position. Their expertise should be in the history and philosophy of biology (broadly conceived), with substantial knowledge and research interests in a particular area of recent research. Candidates who can address problems both in history and philosophy will be favored, as well as those who are able to engage colleagues and students beyond a narrow range. We offer unique opportunities for interactions among philosophers, historians, and scientists across the Natural and Human Sciences, and relevant humanities. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the CHSS workshops in History and Philosophy of Science, the Human Sciences, and our Seminar on Important Things; we also expect the individual to participate in our philosophy of biology reading group. Teaching responsibilities: two courses per year, at least one of which should be directed to undergraduates. Chicago is on a quarter system; so there are three terms to the academic year. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching, three letters of reference (sent separately), and at least one recent writing sample (non-returnable). Applications (apart from letters of reference) should be submitted both in hard copy and via email by March 1 to be assured consideration. Electronic applications (MS Word and/or PDF) should be emailed to bethcalderon [__at__] uchicago [dot] edu with subject heading "VISITING LECTURESHIP". Letters of reference may be emailed; the subject heading should be "Visiting Lectureship." Paper applications should be mailed to: Search Committee, Fishbein Center, University of Chicago, 1126 East 59th Street, Room SS205, Chicago, IL 60637.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Conditions:
• Être titulaire d’un doctorat ès Lettres ou titre jugé équivalent (ou avoir déposé la thèse prête pour la soutenance à la date du délai de la candidature)
• Avoir une solide expérience de l’enseignement universitaire
• Travailler dans au moins trois des champs de recherche suivants : la philosophie des émotions ; la philosophie des valeurs et des normes ; la philosophie de la perception ; la philosophie sociale.
• Avoir un projet de recherche original
• Avoir un dossier de publications
Poste à 100%. Outre son activité de recherche, le/la candidat(e) assurera les tâches d’enseignement et d’encadrement pédagogique dans le cadre des activités du Département de philosophie (4 heures hebdomadaires d’enseignement sous forme de séminaires, propédeutique, bachelor ou maîtrise; examens). Il/elle participe à la préparation des colloques organisés dans le cadre du Département de philosophie. Il/elle participe aux activités de publication scientifique dans le Département de philosophie.
Traitement annuel: classe 17/00 (CHF 92'832.-- par an) à 17/10 (CHF 112'846.-- par an)
Entrée en fonction: 1er août 2011
Durée du mandat: 6 ans maximum (première période de 3 ans renouvelable une fois)
Documents requis et délai de postulation:
• 1 lettre de candidature
• 5 exemplaires du curriculum vitae
• 1 photocopie du diplôme de doctorat
• 1 copie des publications
• 1 projet de recherche en cours en vue d’une publication (livre)
à envoyer avant le 12 février
au Prof. Kevin MULLIGAN
Directeur du département de philosophie
Faculté des lettres
5, rue de Candolle
1211 Genève 4
Kevin.MulliganATunige.ch
Dans une perspective de parité, l'Université encourage les candidatures féminines.
Postdoc position (1,0 fte, 2 years)at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands on “Renaissance Humanism and the History of Philosophy”.
The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, seeks a postdoc, already in the possession of a PhD degree, for the Research Programme “Humanists as Philosophers: The Place of Renaissance Humanism in the History of Thought”, led by Professor Lodi Nauta and funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO).
The text of the programme can be obtained by sending an email to Mrs Fré Moorrees (F [dot] C [dot] Moorrees [__at__] rug [dot] nl). The applicant can work on one of the themes delineated in the programme or on another theme as long as it ties in firmly with the main objectives of the programme. In either case, one is requested to write a research proposal. He/she is expected to write scholarly articles or a monograph, and will be asked to do some teaching.
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second-oldest university in the Netherlands. Its Faculty of Philosophy has an excellent reputation both in teaching and research, and occupies a top position in national rankings. It offers a lively and friendly intellectual community of about 50 teachers and researchers, and ca. 350 full-time students. A number of researchers come from abroad. The History of Philosophy department covers the entire history of philosophy from classical Antiquity to contemporary trends.
The University Library in Groningen is a good research library, while the other main university libraries in the Netherlands are reachable in 2-3 hours by train.
Requirements
- a finished dissertation on a topic closely related to the research programme.
- working knowledge of Latin as well as of the main modern languages. Knowledge of Dutch is no prerequisite.
- excellent scholarly record
- preferably, some teaching experience in the history of philosophy
- cooperative attitude
Salary and start of the position
- salary per month approx. 3200 euro (ca. 4000 USD)
- start: negotiable, but no later than Sept. 2011
Completed applications should include
(a) a CV, outlining in particular previous academic qualifications (BA and MA equivalent), grades, list of publications, etc.
(b) a letter explaining your competence in the research field, and your motivation
(b) research proposal of max. 1500 words plus concise, illustrative bibliography
(c) two pieces of writing (e.g. chapters from the thesis or articles).
Application
Send your application before April 1, 2011, to
Mrs Fré Moorrees
Faculty of Philosophy, University of Groningen
Oude Boteringestraat 52
9712 GL Groningen, The Netherlands
For further information about the project and for questions about the suitability of your research proposal, please contact Prof. Lodi Nauta. His email is: l [dot] w [dot] nauta [__at__] rug [dot] nl. Tel. 00 31 [0]50 3636946
PhD studentship in analytic epistemology – episteme / University of Geneva
The Episteme Research Group at the University of Geneva 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 Prof. 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:
pascal [dot] engel [__at__] unige [dot] ch
before 31 january 2011
PS this is not a post doctoral position, but a PH D position
The Philosophy Department at the University of Amsterdam has a vacancy for a:
Professor of Philosophy (Metaphysics and History of Philosophy)
1.0 FTE
vacancy number 10-3062
The Philosophy (Metaphysics and History of Philosophy) chair is dedicated to
teaching and research in the broad domain of Philosophy.
The teaching tasks focus mainly on the Philosophy Bachelor’s and Master’s
programme and the Philosophy Research Master’s programme. A number of minors
and electives are likewise offered (to see the curriculum, please refer to
the UvA’s digital Course Catalogue: www.studiegids.uva.nl). The Faculty’s
Bachelor’s programmes are taught within the College of Humanities; the
Master’s and doctorate programmes are administered within the Graduate
School for Humanities.
The research tasks focus on the study of Philosophy, especially metaphysics
and the history of philosophy, and are carried out within either the
Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA) or the Institute of Culture
and History (ICH).
The Faculty has chosen three research priority areas for the 2009-2012
period: Cultural Heritage and Identities; Cultural Transformations and
Globalisation; Cognitive Modelling & Learning (interfaculty area).
Requirements
The new professor of Philosophy (Metaphysics and History of Philosophy) has
thorough knowledge of the field, as evidenced by his or her academic
background, publications and teaching history. S/he holds a doctoral degree
in this or a related discipline and has a good understanding of the domain
as a whole. S/he is an expert in classical metaphysical philosophy and is
well-versed in the history of philosophy.
The full profile can be downloaded here:
http://www.uva.nl/template/downloadAsset.cfm?objectid=353B021F-ADCB-4FC8...
Further information
For further information, please contact the secretary of the selection
committee, D. van der Vaart, +31 (0)20 525 3804, D [dot] vanderVaart [__at__] uva [dot] nl, or
the committee chairman, Prof. J. Früchtl, +31 (0)20 525 4529, J [dot] Fruchtl [__at__] uva [dot] nl.
Appointment
The initial appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of no more
than two years. Subject to satisfactory performance, this will be followed
by a permanent appointment. The gross salary will normally conform to
professorial scale 2 (between €4904 and €7142 per month on a full-time basis
in accordance with the salary scale established in January 2009). In certain
cases, however, different terms of employment may be offered.
Job application
Please submit a letter of application in Dutch or English by no later than 1
February 2011, accompanied by a CV and list of publications. The application
should be addressed to the selection committee for the chair in Philosophy
(Metaphysics and History of Philosophy), c/o D. van der Vaart, Office of the
Faculty of Humanities, Spuistraat 210, 1012 VT Amsterdam. The envelope
should be marked 'strictly confidential'.
Applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, headed by the
chair of the Philosophy department, Prof. J. Früchtl. The selection
procedure includes a formal assessment and a trial public lecture, on the
basis of which the committee makes a recommendation to the Dean of the
Faculty of Humanities.
Lecturer in Philosophy / Research Fellow in Cognitive Science
Reference Number (015Z1)
Department of Philosophy and ARC Centre for Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders
Macquarie University
The Department of Philosophy and the Australian Research Council Centre for Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders at Macquarie University (the host institution of the Centre) wish to appoint a Lecturer/Research Fellow. For the first 5 years, the appointment will be full-time involving 0.5 teaching and research in the Philosophy Department and 0.5 research only in the ARC Centre for Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders. After this initial 5 year period the position will revert to a 0.5 continuing teaching and research position in the Philosophy Department. (There is a strong possibility that the position will become a full-time position in Philosophy after the initial 5 year period, but this cannot be guaranteed.)
The Department of Philosophy is a pluralist teaching and research department. As Lecturer in Philosophy, the appointee will contribute to teaching in the Mind, Metaphysics and Meaning stream of the Philosophy Department’s undergraduate program and to the supervision of Honours and Postgraduate students in this stream. As Research Fellow in Cognitive Science, the appointee will conduct research in ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders at the host institution of Macquarie University. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to at least one of the Centre's programme areas in cognitive science: belief formation, language, memory, person perception, and reading. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to fostering research links between the Philosophy Department and the Centre. For further information about the programme areas of the Centre see http://www.ccd.mq.edu.au
Essential criteria: Applicants must hold a PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment, and must have an established research track record, demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching, and the potential to undertake Honours and Postgraduate supervision in Philosophy and Cognitive Science.
Desirable criterion: Applicants should have a demonstrated record of collaboration with cognitive scientists.
Appointment Type: The position is available on a continuing basis from July 2011 subject to probationary conditions (continuing level B position, full-time for five years, half-time position thereafter)
Enquiries: Further particulars of the position can be obtained from Clara Wong (clara [dot] wong [__at__] mq [dot] edu [dot] au). Enquiries about the position should be directed to Associate Professor Jean-Philippe Deranty (jp [dot] deranty [__at__] mq [dot] edu [dot] au) or Professor Peter Menzies (peter [dot] menzies [__at__] mq [dot] edu [dot] au). Further information about the Philosophy Department can be found at http://www.phil.mq.edu.au/ Further information about the ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders can be found at http://www.ccd.mq.edu.au.
Salary Package: Level (B) salary range $77,670 to $92,103 pa, plus annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation.
Applications Close: 30 January 2011
Macquarie University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity and social inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and women (particularly for senior and non-traditional vacancies).
Please note that only those applications submitted via the Macquarie University Online Recruitment System will be accepted.
Catalyst
Be the one to flip the switch. To get that student who misses a beat to hit on all cylinders. To find their confidence when they seem to be lost. It can be a tough challenge—unless you care about each student as much as you care about the subject matter you live and breathe. That's what's unique about Harper College. We respect where each student comes from. And we know how to get them where they want to go. At Harper, teaching is more than a profession. It's the catalyst for great things to come.
FULL-TIME, TENURE-TRACK
PHILOSOPHY FACULTY POSITION
Do you love teaching as much as you love philosophy? Are you ready to help students think differently—about the world and their own abilities? To reshape their thinking so they can reshape their views? Then you belong at Harper College, where you can teach foundational philosophy courses.
Requirements:
Minimum of a master's degree in philosophy. College-level teaching in philosophy required. Experience teaching foundational philosophy courses in a student-centered environment. Experience with technology in the classroom expected. Experience in teaching comparative religions preferred.
To learn more about these opportunities and apply, visit us at
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Teach your passion.
Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.