Senior Academic Position

Call for Applications for a Senior Academic Position in the School of Philosophy Linguistics and Science Studies

The School of Philosophy, Linguistics and Science Studies at Tel-Aviv University is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in the field of Philosophy, beginning October 2025.

 Successful candidates are required to demonstrate a record of excellence in research and teaching in one of the following areas of specialization:

    - Early Modern Philosophy 

    - Kant’s Philosophy and itֿs Legacy in Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

 Job Description and Requirements:

The School of Philosophy, Linguistics and Science Studies at Tel Aviv University sets the highest value on excellence in research and teaching. Applicants must demonstrate expertise and excellence in one of the fields specified above in their research, academic publications, and teaching performance. The position also requires teaching flexibility, a commitment to apply for competitive research grants, active engagement in the academic community, participation in the department’s teaching and administrative duties, and a commitment to diversity.

The position's responsibilities include teaching required and elective courses in the candidate’s area of specialization at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates may also be expected to teach general introductory courses in philosophy. Faculty members are further expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate students pursuing M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.

The principal language of instruction in the department is Hebrew, but some courses are taught in English. Candidates who do not speak Hebrew will be expected to acquire the ability to teach in Hebrew within two years of their appointment.

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. at the start of their employment.

Salary and employment conditions will conform to Tel Aviv University regulations. The appointment procedure will be carried out according to the rules and regulations of Tel-Aviv University authorities and is subject to the approval of the University authorities.

Suitable candidates are invited to upload their applications including a cover letter referring to their academic trajectory (up to 2 pages), an updated CV, a list of publications, samples of publications, a short description of their future research project (up to one page), three potential course syllabi and three names of senior scholars who have agreed to provide reference to the candidates. 

To upload your application, please press here.

The deadline of submission is March 15, 2025

 Candidates who proceed to the second stage of evaluation will be asked to have three reference letters sent directly from the senior scholars to Prof. Noa Naaman-Zauderer, Chair, Department of Philosophy, email: [email protected]

The position is open to all candidates. The appointment will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and the needs of the School of Philosophy. The School of Philosophy, Linguistics and Science, the Faculty of Humanities and Tel Aviv University are not obligated to appoint any of the candidates who apply for this position.

The Faculty of Humanities at Tel Aviv University is interested in increasing diversity, broadly defined, and in recruiting new faculty members representing a diverse multicultural society.

Should you have any questions about the position, please contact the department chair, Prof. Noa Naaman-Zauderer by email: [email protected]