University Professor of Theoretical Philosophy with a Focus on the Philosophy of Science

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Research Field

Philosophy » Philosophy of science

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

19 Mar 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Other

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

The Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy and Philology, invites applications for the position of
University Professor of Theoretical Philosophy with a Focus on the Philosophy of Science
to be filled at the earliest possible date. Salary grade W2 LBesG | Civil Servant (tenured)

Tasks and Expectations:
We are looking for a candidate who can represent the field of theoretical philosophy with a focus on the philosophy of science in its full scope in research as well as in teaching in the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Master of Arts in Philosophy as well as the Bachelor of Education in Philosophy/Ethics and Master of Education in Philosophy/Ethics programs. Additionally, participation in academic self-administration is expected.

The successful candidate’s area of specialization is philosophy of science, incorporating research on the general philosophy of science as well as the philosophical contemplation of specific sciences. We expect course offerings covering a reasonable breadth of topics in theoretical philosophy, focusing on the philosophy of science and taking into account the needs of teaching degree students, as well as involvement in regular lectures on the basics of theoretical philosophy and modern logic.

We expect the successful candidate to acquire third-party funding for their own projects as well as to participate in collaborative projects, for instance in the Theoretical Philosophy area of specialization, at the Mainz Department of Philosophy as a whole, and in further subject-specific and interdisciplinary research associations at JGU or within the association of Rhine-Main universities.

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate and JGU are committed to the close personal mentoring of students and therefore expect instructors to attend and participate in academic life at JGU. A cooperative, team-oriented and proactive work attitude, strong communication skills, and the willingness to assume responsibility – including further professional development in accordance with JGU’s leadership guidelines – is also expected.

Requirements

Research Field

Philosophy » Philosophy of science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements:
In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in Section 49 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.

We expect applicants to have a relevant, qualified doctorate (preferably in philosophy) as well as additional outstanding academic records illustrated by a number of further publications which, as a whole, document expertise in the field of the philosophy of science. Research achievements should be pertinent to international academic debates in terms of content and level of argumentation and should preferably have been published in excellent international peer-reviewed journals or by respected academic publishing companies with international visibility.

The candidate must provide proof of teaching and research experience in a wide variety of topics in the field of theoretical philosophy with a focus on the philosophy of science, thereby demonstrating their ability to fulfill the stated tasks.

Experience in collaborative subject-specific and interdisciplinary research projects, applying for third-party funding, international professional networking, and academic self-administration is very desirable. If applicable, proof must be provided.

Applicants should have German language skills that must be sufficient to teach in German after three years in the position at the latest (goal: C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference). The ability and readiness to teach in English is very welcome.

Research Field

Philosophy » Philosophy of science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

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Additional Information
Benefits

What we have to offer:
The Department of Philosophy at JGU, with its seven professorships and numerous staff members in the History of Philosophy, Practical and Theoretical Philosophy, as well as the Philosophy of Education, is excited to welcome a new member to its collaborative team. An appropriate endowment of the professorship will be provided.

JGU firmly supports making family and career compatible and promotes its employees’ further professional development with an extensive human resources development offer.

JGU is a diverse space and welcomes qualified applications from people with different backgrounds.

JGU aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and therefore encourages female researchers to apply.

Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.

Selection process

Please apply via the application portal of the JGU at the following link: https://berufungsportal.uni-mainz.de/datenabfrage/TPhWi

Here you may submit a cover letter, an academic CV, a list of publications, a list of courses taught, further information (on third-party funding, awards, etc.), teaching evaluations, diplomas and samples of your academic work by March 19th 2024, at the latest.

Additional comments

For questions and further information, please contact the dean of Faculty 05, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Axel Schäfer, via e-mail: [email protected] .

Information on data protection: https://karriere.uni-mainz.de/#hinweise-zum-datenschutz

Website for additional job details

https://karriere.uni-mainz.de/professuren/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy and Philology

Country

Germany

City

Mainz

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Where to apply

Website

https://berufungsportal.uni-mainz.de/datenabfrage/TPhWi

Contact

State/Province

Rhineland-Palatinate

City

Mainz

Website

https://www.uni-mainz.de/eng/index.php

Street

Saarstr. 21

Postal Code

55122

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED