Assistant or Associate Professor (EXPIRED)

THE UNIVERSITY OF Groningen. Faculty of Philosophy. 1 Tenure-Track Position, starting August 2012. Rank: Assistant/Associate professor. Appointment at the rank of assistant for a period of up to five years (tenure track); permanent appointment at the rank of associate professor (with the possibility of promotion to full professor after a period of up to five years max.). Area of specialization: history of philosophy (one or more historical periods). Area of competence is open. Required qualifications: A completed PhD in philosophy and, depending on rank, further research experience; a strong publication record; a willingness and ability to apply for Dutch and/or European grants for research projects; excellent didactic qualities.

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education. The Faculty of Philosophy is a vibrant, international community of excellent lecturers and researchers. It consistently receives the highest evaluations both for research and for teaching among philosophy departments in the Netherlands. The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience in accordance with the Dutch university system: asst: from € 3,195 to a max. of € 4,970 euro gross per month; assoc.: from € 3,872 to a max. of € 5,920 euro gross per month.

Applications should include: a cover letter, CV, a list of publications, a 1-page statement of current and prospective research, and three articles or equivalent output. Applications should be sent to Mrs Fré Moorrees, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Groningen, Oude Boteringestraat 52, NL-9712 GL Groningen; email: [email protected]

Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the chair: Prof. Lodi Nauta, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Groningen, Oude Boteringestraat 52, NL-9712 GL Groningen; [email protected] He can also be contacted for inquiries.

Initial review of applications starts early March, 2012, and continues as long as needed to identify a qualified applicant pool. Interviews (skype or on-site) are scheduled for Spring.

Inquiries:
Prof. Lodi Nauta,
Faculty of Philosophy, University of Groningen
[email protected]