Job Opportunities:
Open Faculty Position in Philosophy
at Forman Christian College/University Lahore, Pakistan
The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in philosophy or will own a masters
degree in philosophy and be in process toward the Ph.D., with solid recommendations
that indicate effective classroom skills. S/he will be expected to teach seven courses
per year and be involved in regular university support service, as in student advising
and committee work. University resources support and the successful candidate is
encouraged to continue research and interaction with the philosophical community.
Those who might be interested in using a sabbatical or a post- retirement opportunity
should also inquire.
The institution provides one round trip airfare annually for every ex-pat as well
as on campus housing in addition to the salary. The salary is commensurate with
the experience and education of the successful candidate.
While the teaching expectation is 3/4, that is, three classes in one semester and
four in the other, each being a three (3) credit course, there is flexibility to
accommodate the research and other demands that may from time to time be placed
on the instructor. The academic system is identical to the American educational
semester system.
The Area of specialization is flexible, but the need is for someone from an analytic
perspective who can teach in the areas of philosophy of religion, philosophy of
science, epistemology, etc. The teaching load would share the Introduction courses,
history of philosophy, and logic.
Those interested should send their CV to the Director of Human Resources, Forman
Christian College, a Chartered University, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600 Pakistan,
either by regular post or by e-mail to the Executive Vice Rector, Dr. James Tebbe,
jimtebbe@fccollege.edu.pk
Dietrich von Hildebrand Legacy Project:
German--English Translation
The Dietrich von Hildebrand Legacy Project exists to produce, publish, and disseminate
English translations of the philosophical works of the German phenomenologist, Dietrich
von Hildebrand (1889-1977). The Legacy Project seeks translators who are philosophically
trained and who are familiar with the philosophical language used within the school
of Husserl. Candidates should be capable of making translations of the highest quality,
uniting aspirations for conceptual fidelity with the ability to produce a flowing
and natural English text. They should also be in a position to translate a German
text of several hundred pages within 7-8 months. Compensation will be in accordance
with current standards for academic translation.
Titles to be Translated in 2012 and 2013
- Die Metaphysik der Gemeinschaft (The Metaphysics of Community, 380 pp.)
- • Moralia (523 pp.)
- • Die Idee der sittlichen Handlung (The Idea of the Moral Act, 126 pp.)
- • Sittlichkeit und ethische Werterkenntnis (Morality and the Knowledge of Ethical
Values, 140 pp.)
Persons interested in translating a work of Dietrich von Hildebrand should translate
into English the excerpt posted at the Legacy Project website, www.hildebrandlegacy.org/
translation. They should submit it publications@hildebrandlegacy.org by midnight
EST January 4, 2012, along with a brief CV highlighting their knowledge of German
and of phenomenology, as well as their previous translation experience. Contracts
for translating the works of von Hildebrand will be offered to those who are deemed
by the Legacy Project to be the best translators. The Legacy Project reserves the
right not to select a translator and to announce future translator searches.
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary: Full-time
College & Pre-Theology Philosophy Professor
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, invites applications
for a full-time faculty position in its college and pre-theology philosophy program.
AOS: Thomistic Metaphysics. AOC: Ancient / Medieval. Ph.D. or equivalent by August
1, 2012 required. The course load is 3-3, including a variety of upper-level courses
in Thomistic philosophy. Applicants should be Roman Catholic and willing to commit
to the Seminary’s mission.
Rank is open and salary is competitive. Review of applications begins immediately
and continues until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, and three reference letters, as well as any inquiries, to the
following address:
Dr. John Gresham, Chair of the Philosophy Search Committee Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
5200 Glennon Drive St. Louis, MO 63119-4330 (gresham@kenrick.edu).
Mount St. Mary's University: Assistant
Professor of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts at Mount St. Mary’s
University invites outstanding teacher-scholars to apply for a tenure-track position
to commence August 1, 2012. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment
to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the campus community. AOS:
Ancient Philosophy and/or Virtue Ethics; AOC: open, but the department has a strong
interest in candidates qualified to teach bio-ethics and/or environmental ethics/philosophy.
The successful candidate will be well-versed in the history of philosophy and qualified
to teach both a two-semester historically structured introduction to philosophy,
and a Moral Philosophy course, both requirements of the university’s core curriculum.
Candidates may have the opportunity to teach in the master’s program in philosophical
studies and in the philosophy curriculum of the university’s seminary program. 7
undergraduate courses per year (2-3 preparations per semester), possible supervision
of oral examinations and qualifying papers required of students in the master’s
program, and the usual non-teaching duties. Ph.D. strongly preferred; exceptional
ABD considered. Candidates with ecclesiastical degrees are especially encouraged
to apply. All candidates are encouraged to consult the Philosophy department’s web page.
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Beyond disciplinary expertise, the Philosophy department seeks faculty members eager
to engage and support Mount St. Mary’s Catholic Identity. In their letters, candidates
should discuss how they will contribute to the University’s Catholic liberal arts
mission, how their work engages with the Catholic intellectual tradition, and/or
how their faith informs their vocation as teacher and scholar.
Mount St. Mary’s University is the second oldest Catholic university in America.
Located on 1,400 acres, just outside of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the Mount
offers a rigorous liberal arts education featuring a nationally recognized core
curriculum and outstanding faculty with a 14:1 student to teacher ratio. The 2300-student
comprehensive university is a vibrant academic community where the words Faith,
Discovery, Leadership, and Community are used to describe its collective calling
and promise. Additional information about Mount St. Mary’s University is available
online at www.msmary.edu.
A complete dossier (containing a letter of application, a CV including a list of
graduate course work, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample of no more
than 25 pages, and evidence of teaching ability) should be sent either via e-mail
to resume@msmary.edu with “Philosophy Search” in the e-mail subject line or to the
address below. We will conduct initial interviews at the American Philosophical
Association’s Eastern Division meeting in Washington, D.C., December 27-30, 2011.
Review of applications will begin November 15 and will continue until the position
is filled.
Dr. Joshua Hochschild
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Philosophy Search Mount
St. Mary’s University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Mount St. Mary’s University has a strong institutional commitment to excellence
through diversity in its educational program and employment practices; we actively
seek and welcome applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly
those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. EOE.
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Ohio Dominican University: Sr. Ruth
Caspar, O.P. Chair in Philosophy
OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY, COLUMBUS, OH. Ohio Dominican invites applications from
preeminent scholars for the Sr. Ruth Caspar, O.P. Chair in Philosophy, the University's
first endowed chair, beginning Fall 2012. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness
to support the Catholic and Dominican tradition of the University, a record of teaching
excellence and distinguished scholarship. Area of specialization open with a preferred
emphasis on global or interdisciplinary issues. The successful candidate will be
appointed as a full professor with salary and exact balance of duties negotiable.
The University particularly encourages applications from women and underrepresented
minority candidates. Review of applications will begin December 15. Applications
should be submitted to casparchair@ohiodominican.edu
Saint Joseph’s University: Ethics
and Applied Ethics
The Philosophy Department at Saint Joseph’s University is recruiting for a tenure-track
position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2012. AOS: Ethics,
AOC: Applied Ethics
Duties and Responsibilities: Three undergraduate courses, typically two preps, per
semester; advising and committee duties; opportunities for teaching in honors and
service-learning programs. Candidates should be prepared to teach multiple sections
of our core course, “Moral Foundations,” as well as introductory-level courses in
either one of our two additional core areas: Philosophical Anthropology; Faith and
Reason. (Please see our department’s
website for examples of courses in these areas.) In addition, candidates
should be prepared to teach upper-level courses in one or more areas of applied
ethics, e.g., business ethics, bio-medical ethics, environmental ethics.
Strong evidence of Ph.D. completion by August 15, 2012 is required. A commitment
to undergraduate teaching is essential, as is the ability to contribute to the mission
of a Jesuit Catholic University in a deliberately diverse department. Candidates
must demonstrate evidence of effective teaching and the promise of an active scholarly
agenda.
Application deadline: November 14, 2011. For details, see this "Message to Applicants"
University of St Andrews Departments
of Philosophy
(Moral Philosophy)
The University of St Andrews intends to appoint to one or two lectureships in any
area of moral philosophy and philosophy of value broadly construed (ethics, moral
theory, metaethics, political philosophy, etc) including the history of these. The
role includes teaching, supervision and examining on undergraduate and postgraduate
degree programmes, and candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in
research and in teaching. The role also includes undertaking administrative duties
as assigned by the Head of Department and/or School.
Founded in 1413 the University of St Andrews is the third oldest university in the
English-speaking world (following Oxford and Cambridge). Philosophy has been taught
in the University since the foundation 600 years ago, and the faculty is currently
among the most highly rated in the UK and throughout the English-speaking world.
Details of these positions are available at this website.
The Catholic University of America
(2 positions)
AOS: Aristotle.
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, Washington, D.C. Asst. Prof. or Assoc. Prof,
tenure-track, depending upon qualifications, beginning fall 2012. 5 courses/year
(3-2/semester), undergraduate and graduate. Dissertation and thesis supervision.
Usual committee work. AOS: Aristotle with an emphasis on his psychology or metaphysics;
competence in other areas of ancient philosophy a plus. Ph.D. in area of specialization
prior to appointment. Competence in appropriate ancient and modern languages. CUA
was founded in the name of the Catholic Church as a national university and center
of research and scholarship; its School of Philosophy, which is canonically established
as an Ecclesiastical Faculty, seeks candidates who, regardless of their religious
affiliation, understand and will make a significant contribution to the university’s
mission and goals. AAE/EO. Salary competitive.
John C. McCarthy, Dean, School of Philosophy,
The Catholic University of America,
Washington D.C. 20064.
AOS: 20th century German philosophy.
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, Washington, D.C. Tenure-track, Asst. Prof.,
or Assoc. Prof., depending upon qualifications, beginning fall 2012. 5 courses/year
(3-2/semester), undergraduate and graduate. Dissertation and thesis supervision.
Usual committee work. AOS: 20th century German philosophy, with expertise in Heidegger
especially desirable. AOC: 19th century German philosophy. Ph.D. in area of specialization
prior to appointment. Competence in appropriate languages. CUA was founded in the
name of the Catholic Church as a national university and center of research and
scholarship; its School of Philosophy, which is canonically established as an Ecclesiastical
Faculty, seeks candidates who, regardless of their religious affiliation, understand
and will make a significant contribution to the university’s mission and goals.
AAE/EO. Salary competitive. Send dossier (application letter, CV, writing sample,
and three letters of recommendation—or for more senior applicants, the names and
contact information for three references) to: Send dossier (application letter,
CV, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation—or for more senior applicants,
the names and contact information for three references) to:
John C. McCarthy, Dean, School of Philosophy,
The Catholic University of America,
Washington D.C. 20064.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
College of Mount Saint Vincent
The College of Mount Saint Vincent, Bronx, NY, has an opening in its Philosophy
Department for an adjunct to teach one course this fall. The course is the core:
PHIL 212-Life of Reason, which is scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays from 8:30-9:20 AM. If you are interested and available, please send an
e-mail and cv to Dr. Eileen Fagan, Chair, as soon as possible. The e-mail address
is eileen.fagan@mountsaintvincent.edu
St. Bonaventure University
One-year Lecturer or Assistant Professor position, rank commensurate with credentials,
starting August 2011
Area of specialty: Ethics. Areas of competence: Critical Thinking , Argumentative
Writing and Composition. Ph.D. Preferred, ABDs considered. 4 courses each semester;
7 sections of either “Composition and Critical Thinking” or “The Good Life,” (courses
taken by all undergraduates as part of the undergraduate core offered through Clare
College) and 1 course in upper level Philosophy (contingent upon enrollment) per
academic year. Evidence of both teaching experience and a creative/innovative approach
to undergraduate teaching.
Candidates should send their letter of application, CV, 3 letters of recommendation,
graduate transcript, and evidence of successful teaching to Dr. Wolfgang Natter,
Dean of Arts and Sciences, 109 Plassmann Hall, St. Bonaventure University, NY 14760;
or electronically c/o sgodfrey@sbu.edu. Preliminary interviews will be conducted
by telephone. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by May 30th.
For further information about the position and the department, contact Professor
Anthony Murphy, Acting Chair, Philosophy, tmurphy@sbu.edu.
St. Bonaventure University, a Catholic university dedicated to educational excellence
in the Franciscan tradition, is located in the beautiful Allegheny foothills of
Western New York. For more information visit www.sbu.edu, especially the pages covering
philosophy and Clare College. St. Bonaventure University has a strong commitment
to diversity and, building upon recent success, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates
including women and minorities. EO/AAE.
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Fellowships and Scholarships
Fellowships & Scholarships
University of St Andrews
Departments of Philosophy
(Moral Philosophy, and Logic & Metaphysics)
Fellowships and Scholarships
Centre for Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs
Applications are invited for visiting research fellowships for the academic session
2012-13 (St Andrews 600th academic year). The fellowship provides residential accommodation
in St Andrews, an office in the University, and access to the usual facilities.
Further details are available here.
Fellows are also expected to participate in activities of the moral philosophy group.
Where relevant applicants may propose to work on projects that they would wish to
have considered for inclusion in the Centre's publication series (see here). Also some applicants may be interested in the possibility
of conducting research in the Aurel Kolnai archive see here
Applications, including a c.v., a statement of research intentions, and an indication
of the period during which the fellowship would be held, should be submitted no
later than 30 November 2011 to:
The Director of Human Resources
College Gate University of St Andrews
St Andrews Fife KY16 9AL
Scotland
United Kingdom
Templeton Research Fellows Program
The website for the Templeton Research Fellows Program at Oxford University is now online.
We are seeking highly-qualified Fellows with an established record of successful
publication, and whose proposed research will open up new avenues for interdisciplinary
growth in the philosophy of religion. For full details, visit the website.
London Metropolitan University, Centre for Contemporary Aristotelian Studies in Ethics
and Politics (CASEP)
Scholarships are presently available for those interested in studying for a doctorate
in Aristotelian practical philosophy from the Centre for Contemporary Aristotelian
Studies in Ethics and Politics at London Metropolitan University. The closing date
for applications Friday, October 1, 2010. For more information, please visit the
CASEP’s website.
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