Category Archives: Placement

Placement

Job Opening: Penn State, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Plato

The Department of Philosophy [http://philosophy.la.psu.edu] invites applications for a tenure track position, rank Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2014. AOS: Ancient philosophy, particularly Plato. AOC: Open. The Department of Philosophy seeks candidates whose work is firmly grounded in ancient Greek philosophical texts and also conversant with the department’s areas of strength, including continental philosophy, American philosophy, feminist philosophy, and critical philosophy of race. Preference will be given to candidates whose work is informed by an engagement with the history of philosophy and who have a demonstrated ability to promote dialogue across philosophical traditions, both established and emerging.

The ability to contribute to the Humanities in a Digital Age (HDA) Initiative in the College of the Liberal Arts at Penn State (http://sites.psu.edu/humanitiesda/) is also desirable, though not required. The HDA initiative aims to use technology to enrich and promote rigorous cross-disciplinary humanities scholarship and research, open new opportunities for high caliber graduate placements in the humanities, and enhance the undergraduate experience by providing students access to, and support for, cutting-edge digital humanities research.

Applications must be submitted electronically at www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch. Please include a letter of application describing research, teaching, and any graduate mentoring experience, along with a CV, representative publications, and a brief teaching portfolio. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Robin Haynes (rjh3@psu.edu). Inquiries may be sent to Christopher Long, search committee chair (cpl2@psu.edu). Ph.D. must be completed prior to commencement of employment. Applications received on or before November 1, 2013, will be guaranteed full review. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity of its workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

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Job Opening: Baylor University

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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Waco, TX announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Philosophy beginning in the fall of 2014. AOS and AOC: Open. Salary is competitive. Teaching load and scholarly expectations are consistent with those of a research university. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, the completed application should be received by November 1, 2013.

Baylor, the world’s largest Baptist University, holds a Carnegie classification as a “high-research” institution. Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Because Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while reaffirming and deepening its distinctive Christian mission, Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to scholarly activity and an equally strong commitment to teaching.

The letter of application should respond to Baylor’s most recent mission statement Pro Futuris (available on the web at http://www.baylor.edu/vision) and include an account of the applicant’s own religious views. In addition to a letter of application, the candidate should submit a CV, a professional writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts.

Baylor is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and as an AA/EEO employer; Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Send applications to Dr. C. Stephen Evans, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97273, Waco, Texas, 76798-7273.

Placement

Skidmore College Seeks AOS in Greek or Ethics

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Associate or Advanced Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Tenure-track position, beginning Fall 2012. AOS: Greek or Ethics; AOC: Open. Five courses per year and Honors Thesis supervision, all undergraduate. Person hired will take primary responsibility for teaching Ancient Greek Philosophy, though primary area of research can be in another area. PhD expected at time of appointment. The Department emphasizes original scholarship, the history of philosophy, and the lively teaching of primary texts. Also highly valued are a commitment to the goals of liberal arts education and an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research.

Applications due November 11th, 2011 with prearranged interviews held at the Eastern Division meeting December 27-30, 2011.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

We encourage applications from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse student populations; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at:
https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53385

Placement

Job Opening: Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany

Job opening: Academic Coordinator

Deadline: July 1, 2011

The Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy at the Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin invites applications for the position of an academic coordinator. As of this writing, the appointment is temporary and ends on June 30, 2013. But we hope to secure funds to extend the position.

The Graduate School offers a structured doctoral program in ancient philosophy. Students in the program write dissertations in German or English. The international faculty consists of several full professors (Professors Jonathan, Beere, Christoph Helmig, Stephen Menn, Philip van der Eijk) as well as many additional faculty. The Graduate School is part of an excellent research environment and fosters an exciting exchange of people and ideas in its Ancient Philosophy & Science Network.

Assignment: The academic coordinator will be a member of the Department of Philosophy as well as of the Graduate School s faculty. Her main task is to work intensively with doctoral students on all aspects of their dissertations, both giving feedback on written work and helping to guide the project as a whole. The normal teaching load is 4 Semesterwochenstunden (i.e., 2 classes, each meeting 1.5 hours per week); of this, some is devoted to a dissertation seminar for graduate students.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in philosophy or classics. We seek someone with a strong, broad background, especially in Plato, Aristotle and Neoplatonism, including both practical and theoretical philosophy; advanced knowledge of other areas is also welcome. The candidate should have excellent Greek, Latin, English, and German. Experience in teaching is an advantage, as is experience in supervising academic work. The position requires the capacity for close cooperation and a good deal of empathy.

In their applications candidates should say something about why they want to work at the Graduate School. A complete application includes

  • a CV,
  • academic transcripts,
  • a list of publications (if any),
  • a writing sample (a chapter from the thesis or an article),
  • a letter explaining your background in ancient philosophy and related fields,
  • at least two letters of recommendation.

Candidates who have to yet a doctoral degree should add a short description of their dissertation project and indicate when they will finish their thesis.

The Humboldt-Universitaet aims at increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female researchers to apply. Applications from abroad are most welcome.

Applicants from minority groups are also most welcome. Preference will be given to disabled persons with equal qualifications.

Applications should be sent by referring to code number AN/079/11 to Professors Jonathan Beere and Christoph Helmig, Directors of the Graduate School of Ancient Philosophy, Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin:

mailto:admission@anicent-philosophy.de

www.ancient-philosophy.de

www.hu-berlin.de

 

Placement

Visiting Professor at Skidmore

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Skidmore College invites applications for a one year, Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy for the 2011/2012 academic year. Six courses per year, undergraduate teaching. AOS: Open//AOC: Greek. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy, Seminar in an Ancient Greek Topic, Introduction to Philosophy, and other courses in her or his specialty as the schedule permits.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at: https://jobs.skidmore.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.

We encourage applications from historically under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse student populations; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships in Ancient Greek Philosophy in São Paulo

The Research Project on Greek Classical Philosophy: Plato, Aristotle, and their Influence in Antiquity announces three (3) postdoctoral positions at the Philosophy Department, University of São Paulo, in the following areas:

  • Plato’s Philosophy (1 Fellowship)
  • Aristotle’s Philosophy (1 Fellowship)
  • Hellenistic or Plotinus’ Philosophy (1 Fellowship)

The fellowships will be appointed to a two-year term, renewable for an additional term, beginning in March 2011. Each fellowship carries a departmental application and the responsibility of joining in the research activities of the Research Project (research seminars, conferences, meetings). These fellowships correspond to a research position, with no teaching responsibilities attached.

The fellowships are sponsored by FAPESP. Chosen candidates will earn R$ 5,028.00 (Brazilian currency) per month, tax free.

Applicants may apply to more than one position.

They should have completed the PhD in Philosophy or Classics, preferably no earlier than 2006. For each position, the applicant must include :

  • an updated Curriculum Vitae;
  • a statement of proposed research (no more than 4 pages, plus 1 separate page for bibliography), specifying the topic(s) to be studied, including a research schedule for the first two years and a list of expected publications;
  • a writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper);
  • one sealed letter of recommendation, to be sent directly by the person making the recommendation to the address below.

All documents should be submitted in printed form; please note that the materials will not be returned. Candidates will be notified by e-mail once their dossier has been processed (please provide an e-mail address in the application).

All dossier materials and the selection committee’s evaluations remain confidential. The committee is not able to provide feedback on individual applications.

Closing date for all applications: November 13th 2010.

Applications (in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese) should be submitted (as print materials) to:

Prof. Marco Zingano
Philosophy Department
FFLCH – USP
Av. Prof. Luciano Gualberto, 315
05508-900 São Paulo, SP
Brazil

More information can be obtained in these sites:

Research Project: http://www.bv.fapesp.br/en/projetos-tematicos/7226/greek-classical- philosophy-plato-aristotle/
USP Department of Philosophy (www.fflch.usp.br/df)
Journal of Ancient Philosophy (www.filosofiaantiga.com)
FAPESP (www.fapesp.br)

For information not available in these sites, please contact Prof. Marco Zingano at mzingano@usp.br .

Placement

Visiting Position at Skidmore College

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Skidmore College invites applications for
a one year, Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy for the 2010/2011 academic year.
Six courses per year, undergraduate teaching. AOS: Open//AOC: Greek. Person hired
will be responsible for teaching Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy, Seminar in
Plato, Introduction to Philosophy, and other courses in her or his specialty as the
schedule permits.

Minimum qualifications: ABD with significant teaching experience. PhD preferred.

Review of applications begins immediately with the position open until filled.

To learn more about and apply for this position please visit Skidmore’s website at:
jobs.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52269

Placement

Aristotle Position at Emory

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According to John Stuhr of Emory University, they will be advertising for the following position:

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) Beginning Fall 2011. Four courses/year, beginning undergraduate to graduate level. Usual advising, committee, and other non-teaching duties. Ph. D. required.

AOS: Aristotle. AOC: history of philosophy.

Review of applications begins November 15, 2010; interviews will take place at the APA meeting in December, 2010; finalists will visit campus beginning in January. Applications must include: a cover letter that addresses the position description; a current CV; a writing sample; a teaching portfolio; and three confidential letters of reference. Send applications to: Aristotle Search, Department of Philosophy, 214 Bowden Hall, 561 South Kilgo Circle, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322. Nominations are invited. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks applications from women and minorities.

Placement

Job: UNC Charlotte

Below is a job announcement from UNC Charlotte.  They asked that I post this here and encourage our members to consider applying.  It seems that they are open to someone who has been out a few years or even someone who has been recently tenured.  The announcement below is also found in Jobs for Philosophers.

40, *41. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHARLOTTE, NC The Philosophy Department invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor, beginning August 2009. The area of specialization is open, but we have particular needs in Ancient Philosophy, Ethics/Applied Ethics, non-Western philosophy, or some combination of these areas. Teaching load: two courses per semester, undergraduate and graduate. Teaching experience appropriate to rank; Ph.D. required; publication appropriate to rank. Research and service interests that enhance our ability to pursue external grants are desirable.

UNC Charlotte is a rapidly growing doctoral-level state university located in a thriving urban area with a student body of more than 22,000 and a full-time faculty of over 750. The department currently has 13 full-time and 7 part-time faculty, including two Distinguished Professors. We offer a traditional and applied major, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Ethics, and an M.A. in Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Our M.A. is linked to a number of interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs on campus and we provide research ethics courses for many of them. So we have a strong tradition of interdisciplinary studies involving all seven of the University’s colleges. We are closely affiliated with UNC Charlotte’s Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, where the successful candidate is expected to be an active faculty associate.

Please visit our web site: www.philosophy.uncc.edu. Please submit electronically only a letter describing your qualifications, CV, and writing sample as attachments on the following UNC Charlotte website: https://jobs.uncc.edu. A transcript and three letters of recommendation should be sent through regular mail to: Michael Kelly, Chair, Department of Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223. Screening of electronic applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We may be interviewing at the 2008-2009 APA Meetings. UNC Charlotte is an AA/EOE employer, values diversity in its faculty and students, and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.