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Professorship (W2) in Philosophy of Science, Wuppertal (Germany), Deadline: 30 Nov 2019

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Science and Technology Research (IZWT) at
the Bergische Universität Wuppertal

is seeking a

*University Professor of Philosophy*

Pay scale group: W 2 State Remuneration Act (LBesG) NRW (pursuant to
section 36 Higher Education Act (HG) NRW)

to start in October 2020.

In the framework of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Science and Technology
Research and its strong research context the well- equipped position has a
constitutive role. The professorship is located in the field of philosophy
and autonomously covers the entire systematic and historic breadth of the
subject.

The position focuses on the philosophy of science and/or theory of science.
The tasks associated with the professorship include active engagement in
the IZWT, in particular the ability to combine philosophical, historical,
and sociological perspectives in science and technology studies. The holder
of this position is expected to be able to further develop the existing
research and teaching profile for the philosophy of the exact sciences or
the philosophy of mathematics both within the IZWT and the Philosophy
Department. The teaching duties associated with the professorship include
the provision of a compulsory introduction to logic for students.

Experience in acquiring research grants and the direction of research
projects is desired.

Assistance with academic self-administration is seen as a matter of course.

The University of Wuppertal sees the equality of men and women as an
important task to which the future holder of this position will be expected
to contribute.

*Requirements for employment*
In addition to pedagogical competence, the applicant is expected to have
special aptitude for academic work. His/her academic achievements since
obtaining a doctorate will testify to this. If the applicant has not yet
held a professorship, equivalent achievements are provided as part of a
junior professorship; they can also be provided as part of a habilitation
or a research position at a university or non-university research
institution or as part of a research activity in business, administration,
or another social field in Germany or abroad.

*Reference number: P19009*

Applications must include a CV, copies of diplomas, a publications list
and, if applicable, a list of classes given to date, and be sent to the
Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Gerrit Walther, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, 42097 Wuppertal,
mentioning the reference number P19009. Please include a digital copy of
your application.

Applications sent electronically cannot be considered.

Applications from women are expressly desired. Women will be given
preferential consideration in accordance with the NRW Equal Opportunities
Act unless there are grounds in the person of another applicant that take
precedence. This does not affect the rights of severely handicapped persons
to be given preferential consideration if they are equally suitable.

*Application deadline: Nov 30, 2019*
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