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Lectureship (permanent) in Philosophical Logic, Utrecht (Netherlands)

Position in Logic, vacancy nr 68626
Department of Philosophy

Located within one of the Netherlands oldest and largest Universities,
Utrecht University's Department of Humanities/Philosophy has bachelor and
master programmes in Philosophy, Cognitive Artificial Intelligence,
Liberal Arts & Sciences and Applied Ethics. It participates in the master
History and Philosophy of Science. All research is concentrated in the
ZENO Research Institute for Philosophy . The department is strong in
research and strives to keep the highest standards in education.

The research group Theoretical Philosophy seeks a Lecturer in Logic 
for 1,0 fte. The salary is a maximum of EUR 4.705,- gross a month for a 
full time appointment.

Description

We are looking for a Lecturer (Universitair Docent) in Logic. The lecturer
will work in the programme Logic, Meaning & Cognition with a focus on
Philosophical Logic or Foundations of Computer Science/Applied Logic. See:  
http://www.phil.uu.nl/onderzoek/theoretical.shtml.  This programme
obtained high scores in a recent external inspection. The group consists
of researchers in Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Science, Logic,
Foundations of Computer Science/ Applied Logic and Foundations of
Linguistics. Teaching responsibilities (60% of the appointment) include
bachelor's and master's courses in Philosophy and Cognitive Artificial
Intelligence on all levels as well as thesis supervision. Candidates
should have some evidence of outstanding teaching ability.

This is a permanent position, conditional upon successful performance
during an initial one-year probationary period. Salary is set at level
11/12 of the collectively bargained pay scale of Dutch Universities, which
is minimum EUR 3.024,-- and maximum EUR 4.705,-- per month, depending on
qualifications and experience. The university also has excellent secondary
benefits, including a pension scheme, a contribution to the costs of
childcare and 19 days Reduction of Working Hours annually. Conditions are
supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% per year. The successful
candidate will be expected to learn Dutch within the first two years.

The Department strives to increase the number of women on the academic
staff, and where candidates are equally qualified;  preference will be
given to women.

Contact

For more information, please contact prof. dr. Albert Visser by email:
Albert.Visser@phil.uu.nl or by telephone +31.30.253.2173

Where to send your application

Applications (by e-mail or regular mail) should contain a curriculum vitae
and a list of publications should be send before August 14th to the
Personnel Department, attn. Mrs. Margot Hinderink, Kromme Nieuwegracht 46,
3512 HJ Utrecht, The Netherlands. Please refer to the vacancy number
68626.

E-mail applications should be send in pdf or doc format to PenO@let.uu.nl,
and should specify your name and vacancy number 68626 in the message as
well as in the topic.

Deadline application: August 14th 2006. Interviews are planned for the
first weeks of September.