Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
Vacancy number: 21.01.12
Closing date: 15 May 2012

Website: http://www.ru.nl/vacatures/details/details_vacature_0?recid=508371

Responsibilities
This project examines the impact and the meaning of the present-day, mostly secular philosophical readings of the Letters of Saint Paul for the conception of faith and reason. It is divided into three subprojects.

Project 1, PhD position: Why Present-Day Philosophers Turn to Paul: Event, Comportment and Time.
This subproject examines why present-day philosophers such as Alain Badiou and Giorgio Agamben turn to Paul and what they find in his letters.

Project 2, PhD position: Paul among the Ancient Philosophers: Pistis as Reasonable Trust.
This subproject places Paul among his philosophic contemporaries and examines Paul’s use of pistis and pisteuein by comparing his use of these terms with the way in which ancient philosophers such as Plutarch and Epictetus use them.

Project 3, Postdoctoral position: The Truth of Conviction: Attestation, Testimony and Declaration.
This subproject examines how the reading of Paul’s letters influences and guides the development of the themes of attestation, testimony and declaration in present-day philosophy.

The project is a cooperation between Radboud University Nijmegen and the University of Groningen. Projects 1 and 3 will be carried out at Radboud University Nijmegen under the supervision of Dr G.J. van der Heiden and Prof. B. Vedder. Project 2 will be carried out at the University of Groningen under the supervision of Prof G. van Kooten.

Work environment
The Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies is one of the two pillars of the humanities domain and the smallest faculty at Radboud University Nijmegen. With its disciplines of philosophy, theology and religious studies, the faculty occupies a special place within RUN, which has a strong Catholic background. At this faculty, students learn to reflect on philosophical and ideological issues. The focus is on disciplinary education: philosophy, theology and religious studies, with opportunities for the expansion of knowledge on a multidisciplinary basis. The multidisciplinary research conducted at the Institute for Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies is of a high standard and forms the basis for the education offered. The faculty’s aim is to provide the best possible academic learning and working environment for its 700 students and 140 employees.

The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies is one of the four oldest faculties of the University of Groningen. The university was founded in 1614 and ranks among the top 10% of best universities in the world. It has a wide variety of disciplines and is internationally oriented. This small faculty has a conducive academic ambience and is nationally and internationally renowned for its high quality of teaching and research. Its Centre for Religious Studies carries out multi- and interdisciplinary research into ancient and living religions, focusing on their literature, iconography, history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology and theology.

What we expect from you
Project 1, PhD position:
You should have an interest in continental philosophy and philosophy of religion. You are fluent in English and have, or will soon have, completed an M.A. in a field relevant to the project. You should also have the following competences: conceptual ability, presentation, planning and organization, and progress monitoring.

Project 2, PhD position:
You should have an interest in New Testament and Ancient Philosophy. You are fluent in English and have, or will soon have, completed an M.A. in a field relevant to the project. You should also have the following competences: conceptual ability, presentation, planning and organization, and progress monitoring.

Project 3, Postdoctoral position:
You should have an interest in continental philosophy and philosophy of religion. You are fluent in English and have, or will soon have, completed a Ph.D. in a field relevant to the project. You have published at least one article. Furthermore, you should have the following competences: conceptual ability, presentation, situational awareness and results orientation.

What we have to offer
We offer you:
- employment: 1,0 fte;
- in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
- commencement date of the contract: August 15, 2012.

PhD positions:
- the gross starting salary amounts to €2,042 per month based on full-time employment, and will increase to €2,612 per month in the fourth year, based on a 38-hour working week;
- 4 years fulltime;
- you will be classified as a PhD student (promovendus) in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO).

Postdoctoral position:
- a maximum gross monthly salary of €4,374 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 11);
- the starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience;
- 3 years fulltime;
- you will be classified as a Researcher, Level 3, in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO).
Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions? Look at: http://www.ru.nl/newstaff/working_at_radboud/conditions_of/

Would you like to know more?
Further information on the project, cf. http://www.ru.nl/publish/pages/650147/pauluswebsite.pdf

Prof. dr. Ben Vedder
Telephone: + 31 24 3612606, + 31 73 6442498
E-mail: b [dot] vedder [__at__] ftr [dot] ru [dot] nl

Prof. dr. George van Kooten
Telephone: + 31 50 3635584, +31 50 5890882
E-mail: g [dot] h [dot] van [dot] kooten [__at__] rug [dot] nl

Applications
Are you interested?
Interviews are planned for June 13 and 14, 2012.

Please include with your application:
- a curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications, grades, a list of publications (if applicable), and the names and contact details of two referees;
- a letter explaining your motivation, your interest in the project, and your competence in the research field;
- a proposal of 2 to 3 pages describing how you intend to conduct the project you are applying for;
- your M.A. thesis (Project 1 and 2) or Ph.D. thesis and a published article (Project 3).

Please indicate clearly for which position (project 1, 2 or 3) you are applying.
It is Radboud University Nijmegen's policy to only accept applications by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number 21.01.12, to vacatures [__at__] dpo [dot] ru [dot] nl, for the attention of Prof. Vedder (project 1 and 3) and for the attention of Prof.dr.G. van Kooten (project 2), before 15 May 2012.
For more information on the application procedure: +31 24 3611173

Professor of the History and Philosophy of Art

Ref HUM0260
Location Canterbury
Job Type Academic
Contract Type Open Ended
Salary Type Per Annum
Salary (£) 58570

HUM0260, School of Arts, Closing date: 9 Apr 2012
Please note the salary scale starts from £58,570

The Role

The School of Arts is seeking to appoint a Professor of the History and Philosophy of Art to provide leadership within the History and Philosophy of Art Department and the wider School, to make an outstanding contribution to the research profile and environment of the Department and School, and to contribute to the teaching and examination of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The Person

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in a field relevant to the history and philosophy of art, with a profile of research and teaching that complements the existing strengths, activities and profile of the History and Philosophy of Department. Possession of research outcomes of 3* or 4* quality for submission to REF 2014 and a sustained record of producing outstanding research outcomes of the highest international standards are essential. The successful candidate will also have a sustained and demonstrable record of excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision.

For further and full criteria please see:
http://jobs.kent.ac.uk

The School of Arts

The School of Arts is one of the largest schools within the University of Kent, with 1250fte students, 46 academic staff, and 16 administrative and technical staff spread across two of the University’s campuses. Although the majority of these students and staff are based on the University’s Canterbury campus, the School is significantly expanding its programmes, students and staff on its Medway campus.

The School is composed of five academic sections. The Departments of Drama and Theatre Studies, Film Studies, and History & Philosophy of Art are based in Canterbury, and the Departments of Music & Audio Arts and Fine Art are based on the Medway campus.

Full information about the School can be found at: http://www.kent.ac.uk/arts

Closing date for applications: 9 April 2012

Interviews are to be held: 2 May 2012

The University is keen to ensure we meet our obligations under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage anyone who has the necessary skills, qualities and experience to apply. Currently women are under-represented in this area so we would welcome applications from women.

The Research Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainability (ICD-CREIDD, UMR CNRS STMR) at the Troyes University of Technology (UTT) seeks a 1,0 to 1,5 years postdoctoral fellow, beginning between October 01, 2012 and January 01, 2013.
The successful candidate will be pursuing research in environmental history and political philosophy, centered on the relationships between global environmental change and democracy, including intersections with economics, anthropology, international studies and environmental system analysis.
The fellowship is part of the French National Research Agency (ANR) funded program “Democracy Facing Global Environmental Change” (DemoEnv) with University Paris 5 Sorbonne exploring among others things the prospect of authoritarian regimes under dire environmental pressures.
The fellow will have an office within UTT’s Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainability, in Eastern Paris area between Burgundy and Champagne, a diverse intellectual community of a dozen core faculty members (including scholars specialized in environmental philosophy, sustainability foresight, industrial ecology, life-cycle impact assessment), hosting an international master program.
The fellowship includes competitive salary and research stipends.
Applicants must submit as soon as possible a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (a peer-reviewed article or a book chapter), and the names of three people who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation via email to bertrand [dot] guillaume [__at__] utt [dot] fr (please use subject heading PostDoc ANR DemoEnv).

Starting date: 1 August 2012
Application deadline: 20 March 2012
Full Or Part Time: Full-Time

Central European University invites applications for a full-time junior position in the field of ethics. The position will be a joint appointment between the Department of Philosophy (2/3) and the newly founded School of Public Policy and International Affairs (1/3). Candidates must demonstrate excellence and strong commitment to research and teaching.

The candidates' research should be on some area in ethics. The successful applicant will be expected to teach graduate courses on central issues in ethics and metaethics, as well as courses on some field in applied ethics (for example bioethics, or environmental ethics, or the moral status of animals, etc.). The successful candidate should be able to develop and contribute to case studies at the School of Public Policy.

Central European University (CEU) is a graduate research-intensive university specializing primarily in the social sciences and humanities. It is located in Budapest, and accredited in the United States and Hungary. CEU’s mission is to promote academic excellence, state-of-the-art research, and civic engagement. CEU offers MA and PhD programs, and enrolls more than 1500 students from nearly 100 countries. The teaching staff consists of more than 140 resident faculty members from over 40 countries, and a large number of prominent visiting scholars from around the world. The language of instruction is English.
Duties and responsibilities:
Teaching graduate courses in ethics and applied ethics, and supervising MA and PhD theses in ethics, and normal administrative work at both departments and the University. The yearly teaching load is 12 credits (1 credit equals 12 classroom hours). The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and regularly publish in major professional journals.
Qualifications:
PhD by the time of starting employment.
Compensation:
An internationally competitive salary is offered commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
Applications should include a cover letter, a statement of research plans, a CV, a list of publications, a writing sample, and the names and contact details of at least three referees.
Please send your complete application to positions [__at__] ceu [dot] hu including jobcode in subject line: 2012/010.

CEU is an equal opportunity employer.