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W2 professorship in philosophy (epistemology), Bayreuth (Germany), Deadline: 26 Aug 2016

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with
internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and
teaching. The Faculty of Cultural Studies at the University of Bayreuth is
currently seeking to appoint a

*Professor of Philosophy (Epistemology)*

This is a permanent civil service position at the W-2 level in the
?Bayreuth Track? scheme. The post-holder may be promoted to the W-3 level
upon successful performance review of research and teaching in accordance
with the Bayreuth Track Personnel Development Model for professors at the
University of Bayreuth.

The ideal candidate will have an area of specialization in epistemology and
preferably areas of competence in philosophy of science, philosophy of
statistics and probability, causation, philosophy of public policy. The
candidate will have a track-record of research published in top
international refereed journals. Candidates will be expected to contribute
to the strategic research initiatives as set out in the University of
Bayreuth?s ?Structure and Development Plan STEP 2020+?.

The post-holder will play a key role in our decision-oriented BA and MA
programmes in Philosophy & Economics. The ability to offer high quality
teaching in the areas of epistemology relevant to Philosophy & Economics is
essential.

Requirements for this position (according to Article 7 and Article 10 para
3 BayHSchPG) are a university degree, the ability to conduct scholarly work
(generally demonstrated by the quality of the applicant?s doctoral
research), a Habilitation (post-doctoral lecturing qualification), and
proven excellence in teaching. Evidence of equivalent scholarly
achievement, for example as a junior professor or in a non-university
environment, will also be considered. A further prerequisite is the ability
to teach in English. Only applicants who are 52 years of age or younger can
be hired as civil servants (Article 10 para 3 BayHSchPG).

The University of Bayreuth strives to further increase the diversity of its
academic staff. Scholars who can help make the research and teaching
profile of the university more diverse ? particularly female and
international applicants ? are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. All
qualifications being equal, severely disabled applicants will be given
priority. Applicants with children are highly welcome. The University of
Bayreuth has been certified as a ?family-friendly university? and offers
?dual career support? for career-oriented partners of highly qualified
employees. In addition, an extended audit conducted by the German Rectors?
Conference (HRK) returned a favourable review for the University of
Bayreuth?s commitment to internationalization.

Please send your cover letter and supporting documents (CV including
details of your educational background, positions held, publications, and
teaching record as well as copies of degree and award certificates) and a
description of your research areas and philosophical teaching methods to
the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Prof. Kurt Beck, University of
Bayreuth, D-95440 Bayreuth, Germany. Please also send your application by
e-mail to dekanat.kuwi@uni-bayreuth.de (preferably as a single pdf file).


Application deadline: *26 August 2016*.
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