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Assistant/Associate Professor in Philosophy (in particular logic), Astana (Kazakhstan), Deadline: 27 Nov 2016

The Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies in the School 
of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) at Nazarbayev University in 
Astana, Kazakhstan invites applications for a faculty position (Assistant 
or Associate Professor) in Philosophy.

We are looking for someone who specializes in one of the following areas:
Philosophy of Science (incl. philosophy of a special science), Logic,
Metaphysics, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind. Applicants should
have competence in General Philosophy of Science. An ability to teach
introductory and intermediate logic, philosophy of physics, philosophy of
economics, or philosophy of biomedical science would be an advantage. Women
and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in
teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited, to teaching classes (teaching load is 2-2 with TA support for
large classes), curriculum and program development, and research. The
position is available from August 2017. Contracts are for a period of three
year and are renewable upon positive review.

Nazarbayev University was launched in 2010 as a premier national and
regional university, partnering with some of the most internationally
recognized names in Higher Education. The strategic partner of the SHSS is
the University of Wisconsin?Madison. Admission to NU is highly competitive,
and the students are the most academically gifted in Kazakhstan. SHSS
programs emphasize student-oriented learning, with small class sizes and a
low student-to-faculty ratio. All classes are taught in English.

*Nazarbayev University offers an attractive benefits package, including:*

    - competitive compensation;
    - housing based on family size and rank;
    - relocation allowance;
    - air tickets to home country, twice per year;
    - no-cost medical insurance, with wide geographical coverage;
    - educational allowance for children.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, current c.v., contact 
information of three referees, teaching evaluations, and a writing sample 
to hr.shss@nu.edu.kz by November 27, 2016. More information about the 
school is available at http://shss.nu.edu.kz. Questions related to the 
position, the university, or living and working in Astana can be sent to 
Dr. Mihnea Capraru (mihnea.capraru@nu.edu.kz).
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