Assistant Professor in Theoretical Philosophy (EXPIRED)

University of Amsterdam

The Faculty of Humanities, Department of Philosophy, is looking for an assistant professor in the areas of Theoretical Philosophy and the History of Philosophy.

The Department of Philosophy consists of the groups Critical Cultural Theory, Logic and Language, Philosophical Tradition in Context and Philosophy and Public Affairs.

The Faculty of Humanities offers assistant professors the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers at research institutes that - partly as a result of their multidisciplinary approach - are world-renowned. Moreover, you will be teaching in a dynamic context in which new educational methods are being developed. Together with other new assistant professors you will participate in a comprehensive introductory programme, which includes obtaining the Dutch national certificate for professional university teaching (BKO) if not already in your possession.

The candidate will have contributions in A-class international peer-reviewed journals testifying a promising research profile. S/he is also expected to take an active role in departmental activities, ranging from research seminars to board memberships and grant applications.

Our teaching needs include first-year introductory courses in the History of Philosophy and Theoretical Philosophy, and intensive parallel workgroups at BA level. The candidate will thus have demonstrable experience with teaching such courses and workgroups beyond his/her area of specialization.

• PhD in Philosophy already defended at the time of application;
• research works in A-class international peer-reviewed journals;
• areas of competence: Theoretical Philosophy and History of Philosophy;
• areas of specialization, at least two of the following: Metaphysics, Ontology, General History of Philosophy, History of Early Modern/Modern and Contemporary Philosophy, Philosophy of Language;
• broad teaching experience at BA and MA level;
• expected to teach introductory BA courses and workgroups in the History of Philosophy and Theoretical Philosophy;
• a thorough command of Dutch and English. If the candidate's native language is not Dutch, s/he is expected to be able to teach in Dutch preferably in one year and no later than two years.

• Prof. Franz Berto

The initial appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of no more than two years. Subject to satisfactory performance, this will be turned into a permanent contract. The gross monthly salary will range from €3,324 (scale 11) to €5,171 (scale 12), based on a full-time appointment (38 hours a week) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).

Applications including a detailed curriculum vitae should be sent no later than 23 August 2015 to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Prof. F.P.I.M. van Vree via [email protected]. Please state 'Assistant Professor in Theoretical Philosophy'and reference number 15-236 in the subject line.

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