Jobs in Philosophy in Europe
Die Universität Siegen ist mit 17.500 Studierenden, 1.700 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern, davon ca. 1.100 Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern, eine innovative und interdisziplinär ausgerichtete Universität. Sie bietet mit einem breiten Fächerspektrum von den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften über die Wirtschaftswissenschaften bis zu den Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften ein hervorragendes Lehr- und Forschungsumfeld mit zahlreichen inter- und transdisziplinären Forschungsprojekten. Die Universität Siegen bietet vielfältige Möglichkeiten, Beruf und Familie zu vereinbaren. Sie ist deswegen seit 2006 als familiengerechte Hochschule zertifiziert und bietet einen Dual Career Service an.
In der Fakultät I (Philosophische Fakultät) ist ab dem 1. April 2013 im Philosophischen Seminar eine Stelle für
eine Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben
(Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L)
mit der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit befristet für die Dauer von drei Jahren mit der Möglichkeit zur Verlängerung um weitere drei Jahre zu besetzen.
Die Beschäftigungsdauer richtet sich nach den Vorschriften des Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes.
Aufgabengebiet:
Durchführung fachspezifischer Lehrveranstaltungen in Philosophie in den Studiengängen Lehramt für Gymnasien, Lehramt für Haupt-/ Real-/ und Gesamtschulen, B.A. Philosophie und M.A. Philosophie (Ergänzungsfach)
Die Lehrverpflichtung beträgt 12 Semesterwochenstunden
Anforderungen:
Promotion in Philosophie
Breite Kenntnisse in Philosophie (in systematischer und historischer Perspektive)
Mindestens drei Jahre universitäre Lehrerfahrung
Erwünscht sind hochschuldidaktische Qualifikationen
Die Universität Siegen strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen in Forschung und Lehre an. Entsprechend qualifizierte Frauen werden um ihre Bewerbung gebeten. Die Universität Siegen bietet gute Möglichkeiten, Beruf und Familie zu vereinbaren.
Bewerbungen geeigneter Schwerbehinderter sind erwünscht.
Auskunft erteilt Prof. Dr. Dieter Schönecker, Telefon: 0271 740 4477;
dieter [dot] schoenecker [__at__] uni-siegen [dot] de
Wenn Sie sich für diese Position interessieren, senden Sie bitte Ihre vollständigen und aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen in üblicher schriftlicher Form (Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse, Themen der bisher durchgeführten Lehrveranstaltungen; elektronische Bewerbungen werden nicht akzeptiert) bis zum 25. Januar 2013 unter dem Stichwort "Philosophie" an das Dekanat der Fakultät I, Universität Siegen, Adolf-Reichwein-Straße 2, 57068 Siegen.
Informationen über die Universität Siegen finden Sie auf unserer Homepage www.uni-siegen.de.
Post-Doctoral and PhD Positions in Philosophy at the Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
The Chair of Philosophy, located at the Ragnar Nurkse School of Innovation and Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tallinn University of Technology, welcomes applications for (A) one or more early career research positions (Post-Doctoral Researchers) and (B) one or more PhD Positions (Junior Researchers) in philosophy, beginning in 1 April 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. The length of the appointment is two or three years. The required Area of Specialization is expected to be one of the following: Analytic Philosophy; Logic; History and Philosophy of Science and Technology; Philosophy of Social Sciences; Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Sciences. Appointees are expected to pursue independent research and to contribute to teaching and supervision.
To apply send a full CV, Research Proposal, two Letters of Recommendation and a Writing Sample by email to Prof. Dr. Ahti-Veikko Pietarinen, Chair (ahti-veikko.pietarinen [at] helsinki.fi). Deadline for applications: 1 March 2013.
For more details contact The Chair of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Ahti-Veikko Pietarinen (ahti-veikko.pietarinen [at] helsinki.fi).
Closing dates:
Full application: 1 March 2013.
The Chair of Philosophy:
http://www.ttu.ee/faculty-of-social-sciences/ragnar-nurkse-school-of-inn...
Ragnar Nurkse School of Innovation and Governance:
http://www.ttu.ee/?id=27664
For further information, see here:
http://www.uibk.ac.at/fakultaeten-servicestelle/standorte/innrain52f/ber...
Angeschlossen an das Ambiente der in ihrer Art einzigartigen Interaktiven Lernwerkstatt für Philosophie und Ethik entsteht eine Philosophische Akademie, in der man auf modernste Weise wirklich Philosophie studieren kann - nicht als tote Buchstaben, sondern als lebendiges Wissen des Menschen und seiner Rolle im Kosmos. Also so, wie es die Begründer wirklicher Philosophie: Sokrates, Plato, Epikur und deren Freundinnen und Freunde vormachten und damit Freiheit, Liebe und Weisheit in die Welt brachten.
Gesucht wird ein Assistent mit philosophischer Bildung, der die Akademieleitung zum einen organisatorisch, und zum anderen bei der Einrichtung und Bereitstellung von entsprechenden Online-Tools unterstützt. Die Anstellung ist vorerst befristet auf 18 Monate.
Lecturer in Philosophy
Full time, permanent post
AOS: Open
As a result of Professor Alex Neill's acceptance of the post of Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education, the University of Southampton seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Philosophy to join a lively, committed group of researchers and teachers. The successful candidate will show outstanding potential as a philosopher, will be enthusiastic and flexible in contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and will be keen to participate fully in the intellectual and academic activities of a department which prizes collegiality very highly. This post represents a further expansion of the Department of Philosophy and will be the fifth new appointment made in the last three years.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject area as well as proven teaching skills.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Denis McManus (mcmanus [__at__] soton [dot] ac [dot] uk).
It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to take up the post on the 1st September 2013.
Salary: £27,578 to £33,884
Reference: 190012F4
The closing date for applications is 27 JANUARY 2013. Please apply through www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. Please quote vacancy reference number 190012F4 on all correspondence. Interview dates are to be confirmed
Postdoc Position in Philosophy (three years fulltime)
The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Vacancy number 212285
Job description
The postdoc will conduct research on historical and/or systematic aspects of infinite regresses in philosophy. The position is situated within the research project on infinite regresses in epistemology, funded by the Dutch National Science Foundation NWO. The project is carried out in the Department of Theoretical Philosophy. Head of the project is Prof. Jeanne Peijnenburg.
Profile
Candidates for this postdoc position:
• have a Ph.D. in philosophy or in another field that is demonstrably relevant;
• have a background in, or familiarity with, the regress problem in epistemology or in the history of philosophy;
• have an excellent command of English and are prepared to present their research results in English;
• are willing and able to teach a small number of courses.
Conditions of employment
The University of Groningen offers a salary that is determined in accordance with the current scales as set out in the collective labor agreement for the Dutch universities (CAO) and has a range between € 3,195 and € 4,374 gross per month dependent on qualifications and experience. The position is temporary, with a maximum of three years (initial appointment of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year). A part-time appointment at 0.8 fte for four years is possible.
Organisation
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.
How to apply
To apply for the postdoc position, please send an e-mail to Mrs Anita Willems-Veenstra (A [dot] Willems-Veenstra [__at__] rug [dot] nl) and attach:
• in one file: a letter of application with reference to the vacancy number (also including an explanation of why you are particularly qualified for this project) and a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a short summary of your dissertation, and the names and contact information of two academic references);
• a writing sample (such as a research paper or part of your dissertation).
The closing date for applications is April 8, 2013.
Interviews are planned in the the first half of May.
At Chair level we will offer highly competitive packages for outstanding candidates.
Salary for Senior Lecturer/Reader: £45,941 – £69,412 per year.
Salary for Lecturer £37,382 - £50,186
Birmingham Philosophy Department is in a period of marked expansion and the University of Birmingham is investing significantly in Philosophy. Birmingham is already well-established as a UK department and known as being internationally excellent in a number of areas. The current expansion aims to build upon current strengths and develop new ones. The aim is for Birmingham to become one of the foremost philosophy departments in the UK for research, graduate supervision and undergraduate teaching. In order to achieve this goal a number of staff have already been appointed or are in the process of being appointed at the levels of Professor, Lecturer and Birmingham Fellow. To these already strong appointments we also wish to appoint a lecturer in ethics and two further posts which are open rank and open-specialty.
The University sees Birmingham Philosophy Department as central to its ambition to enhance its global profile over the next five years and it invites applications from world-leading scholars who share this ambition. The department currently has staff who are actively engaged across the philosophical spectrum and applications from all areas of the discipline are welcomed. The department seeks applications from academics at all levels, and will judge these according to academic merit. At junior levels research excellence, innovation and commitment to the ambitions of the department and University will be essential and at senior levels significant contributions to the discipline in terms of agenda-setting publications and an outstanding track record of scholarship, supervision and leadership will be important.
Informal enquiries: Dr Iain Law T: +44 (0)121 414 8336. To download
further details and to submit an electronic application online visit www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs.
Alternatively, information can be obtained from our HR Shared Services Centre
T: +44 (0)121 415 9000. Closing date: 11 January 2013 Job reference: 51008
Oriel College, University of Oxford, UK: Tutorial Fellowship (CUF) in Philosophical Theology £42,883-£57,581.
http://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/content/academic-vacancies
Apply by 15 January 2013 for the
- Three-Year Doctoral Program in Ancient Philosophy,
- Or for pre-doctoral studies of one year.
The Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy (http://www.gsap.hu-berlin.de) at the Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin (http://www.hu-berlin.de) is pleased to offer up to four fellowships for doctoral studies in Ancient Philosophy and Science. Two of these fellowships are reserved for non-German applicants because they are funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
The fellowships cover the living costs at Berlin and are for full-time study only. There are no tuition fees, but there are low administrative fees amounting to ca. 250-300 Euros per semester (and cover free public transportation in Berlin).
Students may also apply for a funded pre-doctorial year of studies at the Graduate School. Typical candidates for this option are students who hold a BA in philosophy or classics (but not an MA) and want to take a PhD without first taking an MA (which is the typical path within the German system of higher education).
The Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy
The GSAP provides a structured doctoral program in ancient philosophy and science (in English and German). The three-year program leads to the doctoral degree in Philosophy or Classics. It includes colloquia, dissertation seminars, reading groups, international workshops, and intensive short courses. The program culminates in the writing of a doctoral dissertation (in English or German).
The School’s core faculty:
- Prof. Jonathan Beere
- Prof. Stephen Menn
- Prof. Philip van der Eijk
- Dr. Jacob Rosen
- Tim Wagner
The School is embedded in a lively community of scholars and institutions (like the Excellence Cluster Topoi) all devoted to ancient studies.
The international Ancient Philosophy & Science Network (APSN)
Students of the program are automatically part of the international Ancient Philosophy & Science Network (APSN) initiated by the Graduate School. The APSN involves collaboration with five international partner institutions in the field of ancient philosophy and science:
- University of Chicago (Philosophy and Classics)
- University of Leuven (Philosophy, De Wulf-Mansioncentre)
- Princeton University (Philosophy and Classics)
- University of Toronto (Philosophy and Classics)
- University of Cambridge (History and Philosophy of Science)
Applications
The closing date for applications for the fellowships is 15 January. The doctoral fellowships advertised here have no thematic restrictions. Interviews will be held at Berlin (presumably during the second last week of March 2013). Candidates from overseas will not need to travel to Berlin for an interview.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
for an Austrian Science Fund (FWF) project (Project No: P 25284-G15)
The Enlightened Subject. Sameness and Self from Condillac to Reinhold.
Job specification:
- Provide research assistance
- Discuss relevant material und cooperate with the project leader
- Prepare publications on topics related to the project
- Organize workshops und symposia relating to the project
- Provide administrative support
Professional Qualifications:
- PhD in Philosophy with a thesis in eighteenth-century philosophy of mind.
- Current research project(s) in eighteenth-century philosophy of mind.
- Broad knowledge of eighteenth-century philosophy (English, French and German language sources).
- Fluent at English and German. Working knowledge of French and Latin.
- Familiarity with the philological and interdisciplinary aspects of historical work in philosophy.
Personal Profile:
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
- Reliability
Job Starting Date: 01 February 2013
Applications (CV, list of publications, brief account of PhD thesis and of current research projects, two letters of recommendation) should reach the address below by
14 December 2012 (by email or post):
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Udo Thiel, Karl-Franzens- Universität Graz, Institut für Philosophie, Heinrichstr. 33/P, A-8010 Graz, Austria. Email: udo [dot] thiel [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at