Jobs in Philosophy in Americas
James V. Finkbeiner Endowed Chair in Ethics
SVSU seeks an experienced, creative, and energetic individual to develop the substantive area of ethics at the University as the James V. Finkbeiner Endowed Chair in Ethics. This four-year renewable position requires the individual to play a key collaborative role in the development of inter-disciplinary linkages related to ethics among programs across the various colleges of the University and to the region it serves. The Chair will be expected to facilitate efforts across the campus community and the region to analyze real-world issues and develop the skill set and collaborations necessary to manage them.
The successful candidate will possess a solid record of teaching and scholarship in an area related to ethics and must have exceptional organization and planning skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in either health care or criminal justice related disciplines. S/he will be an effective communicator and relationship builder and have the ability to work with a variety of constituencies, from administrators, faculty and students to foundations, businesses and government entities.
For further information and to apply for this position, please visit www.jobs.svsu.edu. Interested individuals must apply online. SVSU is an EO/AA employer.
The application must provide evidence of excellence in teaching and research. Applications should reach the Head no later than Thursday, February 28, 2013.
The Department of Philosophy seeks to hire a philosopher working in one or more of its three research clusters: Metaphysics and its History, Ethics and Social and Political Philosophy, and Kant and Continental Philosophy. The successful candidate will hold a PhD at the time of appointment and augment our strengths in teaching in a pluralistic and historically minded undergraduate program. The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain an active research agenda, and to engage in academic service. The Department of Philosophy is a vibrant program with an undergraduate Ethics Diploma, a monthly public lecture series, a winter colloquium series, as well as a weekly philosophy-related discussion group, and is committed to our service to the local community. For more information on the Department, including members' research interests, applicants are invited to consult the Department's website at http://www.mun.ca/philosophy. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, short writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Arthur Sullivan, Acting Chair, Department of Philosophy, A-3069, Arts & Administration Building, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7. Fax: 709-864-2187; email: philosophy [__at__] mun [dot] ca.
The Brain and Mind Institute and the Rotman Institute of Philosophy at Western University in London, Canada invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Neuroscience. The Fellowship will provide a new scholar in philosophy of neuroscience with a unique opportunity to pursue his or her chosen areas of scholarly research in collaboration with neuroscientists and philosophers.
Western's Brain and Mind Institute is a leading international center for cognitive neuroscience research (http://www.uwo.ca/its/brain/). Ongoing research seeks to understand the neural bases of mental abilities such as perception, memory, reasoning, attention, self-awareness, motor control, language, and consciousness. Faculty include six Canada Research Chair holders and the recipient of a Canada Excellence Research Chair.
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is situated in one of Canada's leading departments of philosophy, and it brings together philosophers and scientists to work on problems of global significance (http://www.rotman.uwo.ca/). Rotman faculty include two Canada Research Chair holders, and ongoing research focuses on a variety of aspects of contemporary physics, biology, and medical science.
The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy of Neuroscience has a one-year term with the possibility of renewal for a second year, and the Fellow will be co-supervised by faculty from the Brain and Mind Institute and the Rotman Institute of Philosophy. The Fellow will be affiliated with a lab in the Brain and Mind Institute and will participate in a program of ongoing neuroscience research related to his or her own philosophical interests. The Fellow will have an office within the Rotman Institute in the Department of Philosophy, and will participate fully in the research life of the Institute, including participation in conferences, research groups, and reading groups. The Fellow is also expected to teach a half course in the Department of Philosophy.
Candidates must have had a PhD in Philosophy conferred within five years of the start of the Fellowship. All PhD requirements must be completed by the starting date of this Postdoctoral Fellowship, July 1, 2013. The stipend is $38,000 CDN plus $6,180 CDN for teaching a half course in the Department of Philosophy. Additionally, the Fellow will be provided a research allowance of $5,000 CDN. Please send a curriculum vitae, writing sample, research statement, and three letters of reference to: Carol Suter, 2150A Stevenson Hall, Western University, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B8. Fax: 519-661-3261. E-Mail: csuter4 [__at__] uwo [dot] ca. Email applications are encouraged. In the case of letters of reference, these should come directly from referees.
Applications must be received by February 15, 2013. This position is subject to the availability of funds. Applicants should have fluent oral and written communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Western University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy at The Western University in London, Ontario, Canada invites applicants for two separate Postdoctoral Fellowships in Philosophy and Science. Each fellowship is offered for one year with a possibility of renewal for a second year. The fellowships provide an opportunity for new scholars to pursue their chosen areas of scholarly research further in a research-intensive environment. For one fellowship, we seek a scholar working on general issues in philosophy of science, such as the status of laws, causation, and symmetries, in light of contemporary physics. For the second, we seek a scholar whose philosophical project engages the sciences, broadly construed – including philosophical research related to specific sciences, or research regarding the ethical and political dimensions of science. (Scholars working in Foundations of Physics and Philosophy of Neuroscience should apply to the fellowships offered in those areas.)
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is situated in one of Canada's leading departments of philosophy, and it brings together philosophers and scientists to work on problems of global significance (http://www.rotman.uwo.ca/). Rotman faculty include two Canada Research Chair holders, and ongoing research focuses on a variety of aspects of contemporary physics, biology, and medical science.
Both Postdoctoral Fellows will have an office within the Rotman Institute in the Department of Philosophy (www.rotman.uwo.ca). S/he will have the use of the University's internet and library resources. It is expected that the Fellows will give one lecture on their research during the course of the year at Western and that they will participate fully in the research life of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, including participation in conferences, research groups, and reading groups. The Fellows are also expected to teach a half course in the Department of Philosophy.
Candidates must have had a PhD in Philosophy conferred within five years from the start of the Fellowship. All PhD requirements must be completed by the starting date of this Postdoctoral Fellowship, July 1, 2013. The stipend is $35,000 Canadian plus a research allowance of $5,000 Canadian.
Please send curriculum vitae, writing sample, research statement, and three letters of reference to: Carol Suter, 2150A Stevenson Hall, Western University, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B8. Fax: 519-661-3261. E-Mail: csuter4 [__at__] uwo [dot] ca. Email applications are encouraged. In the case of letters of reference, these should come directly from referees.
Applications must be received by February 15, 2013. This position is subject to the availability of funds. Applicants should have fluent oral and written communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Western University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
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Professor/Associate Professor, Science, Technology & Society
North Carolina State University seeks an established scholar to provide leadership for its interdisciplinary program in Science, Technology & Society (STS). The STS program provides crucial links among the University’s strengths in humanities, social science, science, technology, and engineering fields. The successful candidate will assume the directorship of the program and contribute to developing these connections further and integrating them more fully into the University’s identity. The University’s location in the state capital, and in the Research Triangle area with its multiple universities and research centers, provides a vibrant setting for STS research, outreach, and engagement.
Qualifications: Ph. D. in relevant field required. Candidates should also demonstrate an established research program directly relevant to the interdisciplinary STS field and appropriate for a tenured position in one of the participating departments: Communication, English, History, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Sociology & Anthropology, and Political Science/Public & International Affairs. A commitment to interdisciplinary research, pedagogy, and program development is essential. Duties will include scholarship, teaching, and program administration, divided between the participating department and the STS program. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.
The STS program is part of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and draws its tenure-line faculty from multiple departments. Information on the program is available at http://ids.chass.ncsu.edu/sts/ and http://tinyurl.com/be6vb8s.
To apply. Application materials must be submitted though NC State’s online portal. Please visit http://jobs.ncsu.edu/hr and search for position (00103060) to apply. You can also go the posting directly by visiting http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/17184. You will be asked to attach a letter of application addressing STS-related interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding this position may be emailed the search committee chair, William Kinsella, wjkinsel [__at__] ncsu [dot] edu.
AA/EOE. NC State welcomes applications from all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact NCSU Human Resources at 919-515-2135.
Full-time, two-year, non-tenure track position beginning Fall 2103. The position's main responsibility is teaching undergraduate courses in both philosophy and literature. The position carries a 3/3 teaching load, with an additional requirement to perform internal divisional work and to develop initiatives to promote the humanities at Drury University and in surrounding communities. The successful candidate will possess a solid knowledge of philosophical theories in ethics and an ability to teach ethics through an analysis of literary works would be additionally desirable, as well as solid knowledge of the literature of an historical period between antiquity and the Enlightenment (specific time period and cultural context open.) An ability to focus pedagogically on the philosophical and literary dimensions of such works is highly desirable. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and an earned doctorate in either philosophy or literature, with a significant background in the alternate discipline.
Drury's Humanities Division boasts a highly collegial, collaborative, and interdisciplinary culture. The Division has seven majors, including philosophy, literature, religion, writing, communication, foreign languages, and history.
The successful applicant's cover letter will address the above areas, as well as the position's specific teaching needs, including a) a general education freshman seminar in an open philosophical topic, b) multiple sections of ethics, required by the general education curriculum, some of which should focus on philosophical theory, and some of which can focus on literature, c) a lower division survey of literature course, and d) a cross-listed philosophy and literature upper divisional seminar course on a literary period (between antiquity and the Enlightenment), taught with both target audiences in mind. In subsequent years additional opportunities for teaching different cross-listed philosophy and literature upper divisional seminars are available.
Position remains open until filled. Review of applications will be January 13, 2013. To apply, email Philosophy/English Search Committee Chair at humsearch [__at__] drury [dot] edu and attach in one file (PDF or Word) the following: a cover letter highlighting interest and qualifications for the position, a complete and current curriculum vitae including evidence of teaching quality, and contact information of at least three references.
The Humanities Institute of the Universidad Diego Portales, in Santiago, Chile, seeks a Ph.D. in Philosophy (or related discipline), with specialization in Social and Political Philosophy. Successful candidate will have an international reputation, experience teaching at the graduate level, and publications in the areas of specialization. Responsibilities: teaching 3 courses per year, graduate advising, research, and usual departmental service.
Applications will be received until December 28, 2012. The preferred starting dates are March or August 2013. Please send (by email to: concursoidh [__at__] mail [dot] udp [dot] cl) letter of application, CV, up to 3 writing samples. Additionally, 2 to 3 letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Concurso IDH, Instituto de Humanidades, Universidad Diego Portales, Ejército Libertador 278, 8370056 - Santiago, Chile.
Department: Philosophy
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Search #: 13-027
Posted: Oct 15, 2012
Specialization(s): Biomedical Ethics or Ethics of Genetic Engineering or Applied Ethics, plus one of the natural sciences or STS (Science, Technology and Society)
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
Normal teaching load is four courses per semester, which could be reduced for significant curriculum development and research. Successful candidate will be expected to teach two Ethics courses in the general education program, one course in area of specialization, and one related upper-division course, such as Philosophy of Science. All faculty share student advising and committee assignments.
Required Qualifications:
Degrees in both Philosophy and in a natural science or in the field of Science, Technology and Society (STS). The applicant should have a PhD in one and an advanced degree, or equivalent, in the other.
Evidence of ability to teach university courses. Ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity, leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in biomedical ethics or ethics of genetic engineering or applied ethics, plus an advanced degree in a natural science or Science, Technology and Society. Demonstrated record of leadership in university curriculum development.
Application Process:
Send a complete dossier electronically by accessing the following Interfolio URL: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/17693
The dossier should include a resumé, sample syllabus, teaching evaluations, 3 letters of recommendation, and a sample publication.
In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by February 28, 2013. Position will remain open until filled.
SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women and minority group member applications.
The Department of Philosophy and the Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto invite applications for the Senator Jerahmiel S. and Carole S. Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy, a tenure-stream position in Jewish Philosophy at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Full Professor. The endowed Chair appointment is for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of renewal following a favourable review. The appointment (51% at Philosophy and 49% at Jewish Studies) will begin on July 1, 2013, by which time the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D.
Candidates must demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, both research and teaching. The Chair holder will be familiar with the Jewish textual canon and its original languages. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Philosophy Department at the graduate and undergraduate level, and contribute to the integration of Jewish philosophy into the undergraduate and graduate programs in Jewish Studies. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Toronto, Department of Philosophy is a tri-campus graduate department, consisting of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough (UTSC) campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by visiting https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job.... Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, a sample of academic writing, and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy). If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca. All application materials should be submitted online.
The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two clearly labelled files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca by the closing date, December 15, 2012. This search will remain open until filled. This e-mail address may also be used to send additional documents that cannot be accommodated using the online application system.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2012. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world. For more information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://philosophy.utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.