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Visiting Professorship (4 months) in theoretical philosophy, Vienna (Austria), Deadline: 11 Feb 2014
University of Vienna is a highly attractive place to work in a city with a
very high standard of living. Almost 6.700 scientists an academics work at
the University of Vienna, which is the largest teaching and research
institution in Austria.
The University of Vienna announces the position of a
Visiting Professor
at the Department of Philosophy
Fixed-term contract, §99UG, employment for 4 months, ab 01.10.2014 bis
31.01.2015
Identification number of advertisement: 4620
As stated in its development plan
(http://www.univie.ac.at/rektorenteam/ug2002/entwicklungs plan.html) the
University of Vienna aims at strengthening its position as a major
research-oriented university. Key elements of this strategy include the
provision of an attractive range of research-based study programmes,
support for furthering the work of junior academic colleagues, and
high-calibre professorial appointments.
The University of Vienna offers:
- An attractive and dynamic research location in a city with a high
quality of life and in a country with excellent research funding provision
- A salary in accordance with the Collective Agreement of the university
of Vienna
The University of Vienna offers:
An attractive and dynamically developing research location in a city with
a very high standarf of living. The university is also embledded in a well
organized system of research funding.
A salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement of University of
Vienna
Your tasks:
The successful candidate will possess a solid record of teaching and
scholarship in one or more of the following areas: Medieval Philosophy or
Early Modern Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, Phenomenology.
An excellent track record of publications in high ranking international
journals is expected of the candidate. It is desired that he or she is
able to engage with different philosophical traditions. In addition to
maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidate will
contribute to the department's teaching program on all levels (Bachelor,
Master, Teacher Training, PhD). The teaching load will be eight hours per
week.
Profile:
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
? Doctoral degree and post-doc work experience at a university or research
institute
? Habilitation (venia docendi) in Theoretical philosophy or equivalent
academic qualification
? Doctoral degree in Theoretical philosophy
? excellent social skills
? publications in Theoretical philosophy, Medieval Philosophy or Early
Modern Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, Phenomenology
? excellent track record in carrying out and supervison of research in the
field of Theoretical philosophy
? Outstanding educational and didactic skills as well as a high quality
teaching skills
? Teaching experience in the field
Experience in university teaching, and willingness and ability to teach at
all curricular levels, to supervise theses, and to further the work of
junior academic colleagues
Applicants are asked to submit the following documents:
Academic CV
List of publications
Short description about previous key aspects in research an teaching as
well as general information about supervised scientific work so far
Your application:
University professors will be classified accordng to the Collective
Bargaining Agreement for University staff inot the salary group A1. The
salary will be individually negotiated under consideration of the previous
career development and in case of an appointment from abroad of the
different tax situation.
Applications in German with reference number 4620 should be sent via Job
Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no
later than 11.02.2014.
For further information please contact Kniola, Edith +43-1-4277-46002,
Sigmund, Karin +43-1-4277-46003.
The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women on its
faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically
invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women
will receive preferential consideration.
Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Identification number of advertisement: 4620
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at