Assistant Professor/ Tenure-Track Associate Professor/ Tenured Associate Professor/ Professor

Basic Information：

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Peking University was founded in 1912, which marks the beginning of philosophy as an academic discipline in modern China.  In 1995, the first-ever faculty of religious studies in China was launched at this same institution, and is administered together with the faculty of philosophy.

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is keen to maintain its balance in the growth of all of its sub-disciplines. It can claim abundant achievements in Chinese philosophy, Western philosophy, Marxist philosophy, religious studies, ethics, aesthetics, logic, philosophy of science, etc.. It also promotes the interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophy and other fields, with more than 10 research bodies affiliated, such as the newly established Center for Philosophy and the Future of Humanity, as well as the Peking University Berggruen Institute Research Center. The undergraduate program, while focusing on primary resources and philosophical theories, aims to inspire students to think independently within a broad horizon of the humanities. The Department has collaborated with other institutions of Peking University to establish a number of novel programs such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Classical Philology, Logos and Polis. The graduate program emphasizes training in critical thinking, the close reading of philosophical texts, and various research perspectives and methodologies. It subscribes to an international standard within the profession to prepare local young scholars to carry out independent research and to have their voices heard on the global stage.

The Department has been ranked No.1 in all the past national subject (in philosophy) evaluations organized by the Ministry of Education of China. It has been ranked top 50 in the QS World University Ranking by the subject of philosophy in the past years. In 2018, the Department also hosted the 24th World Congress of Philosophy in Beijing with more than 5000 participants.

Job Descriptions:

Duties: Produce high-quality research, demonstrated by publications in world-leading philosophy journals/Teach required courses per academic year (teaching will be in English)/Facilitate international cooperation.

Recruitment Requirements: Earned Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related /High foreign language proficiency/A strong research record/ Evidence of effective teaching

Salary and Benefits: Different salaries for different positions; the salary at assistant professor level is anticipated to be 200,000-300,000 RMB (pre-tax) per year; higher for tenured positions; plus significant other subsidies. In addition, the appointee may be offered a start-up research grant (c. 200,000 RMB) and, if appropriate, other benefits, such as schooling for children, etc.    

Tenure Track: The initial employment period is six years.