Professor in Philosophy (EXPIRED)

SCHOOL OF HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION AND CLASSICS (HPRC) / THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND / ST LUCIA CAMPUS / BRISBANE / AUSTRALIA

Professor in Philosophy

The University of Queensland is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions. It is the oldest university in Queensland and has produced generations of graduates who have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society and industry. The University continues to attract the vast majority of the state's highest academic achievers and is renowned nationally and internationally for the quality of its teaching and research.

Further information about the University, the State of Queensland and living in Brisbane is available on the University’s website at http://www.uq.edu.au/

The School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics (HPRC) was established in 2001 and its strong reputation is built on excellence in both research and teaching. The Classics and History disciplines have been part of the University’s curriculum since 1910.  The School’s dynamic team of thirty-six academic staff are widely published internationally and have extensive research backgrounds. They are committed to academic leadership that advances knowledge about ideas and institutions that continue to shape contemporary life.

Philosophy at The University of Queensland has a long tradition of excellence in philosophical teaching and research. The group’s interests encompass the core areas of philosophical research: logic and philosophy of science, metaphysics and epistemology, moral and political philosophy, European philosophy, and the history of philosophy. The philosophers at UQ have played a leading role in collaborative teaching and research between the humanities and other disciplines, particularly the sciences.

The School is part of the new Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences from 2014.  Further information may be accessed on the School’s website at http://www.uq.edu.au/hprc/.

The role: To provide a future vision that will give teaching and research programs in Philosophy at The University of Queensland an outstanding profile within Australian higher education.  The appointee will implement this vision by offering academic, research, teaching and organisational leadership that will expand research output, increase external funding support, build postgraduate culture, and broaden the undergraduate teaching base. To view the full position description, visit the UQ Jobs website http://www.uq.edu.au/uqjobs/ and enter 495264 in the search field (this is the job number).

The person: The successful candidate is expected to have and to maintain an international reputation for excellence in research within Philosophy.

Remuneration: The remuneration package will be AUD$155,529 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of 17% (total package $181,969 p.a.). This is a full-time, continuing appointment at Academic Level E.

Enquiries: To discuss the role please contact Associate Professor Martin Crotty, Head of School, email [email protected]. To submit an application for this role, go to http://www.uq.edu.au/uqjobs/ and use the Apply button at the bottom of the advertisement (Job No. 495264). All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

Applications close: 31 May 2014

Job Number: 495264

UQ is an equal opportunity employer.