Professorship in Ethical Theory (EXPIRED)

The Philosophy Department at the University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in “Ethical Theory”, commencing at the earliest possible date.


Candidates should be able to teach a full range of courses on both historical and systematic aspects of ethical theory, and especially on the foundations of moral philosophy. They will have published their PhD thesis and a second book or a commensurate number of well-placed publications. Candidates should also have an international reputation for research in at least one of the aforementioned areas. Expertise in at least one historical period of moral philosophy is desirable. In addition, candidates are expected to be ready to engage in interdisciplinary projects, especially within the framework of the university’s ethics center. International applicants should be able to give lectures in German within two years of taking up the appointment


Applicants should send a covering letter, a list of publications (but without offprints or writing samples) and a CV including a list of courses taught to:

Universität Zürich, Philosophische Fakultät, Dekanat, Rämistrasse 69, CH – 8001 Zürich

They should also submit their application electronically, preferably as a single pdf-file, to the email address below.


Deadline for receipt of applications: 20.06.2012