Assistant Professorship in Philosophy amd Assistant Professorship/Lecturership in Philosophy at the University of Tübingen

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Tübingen is seeking applications for two positions. Position 1: "Assistant Professorship in Philosophy” (Akademische Ratsstelle auf Zeit, pay grade A 13). The position will start on October 1st, 2012, and is for a period of three years with the possibility of extension. Position 2: "Assistant Professorship / Lecturership in Philosophy” (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, pay grade TV-L 13). The position will start on October 1st, 2012, and is for a period of two years.

The successful candidates will be expected (1) to do philosophical research in one or more of the following areas of philosophy: Kant, German Idealism, 19th and 20th Century Continental Philosophy, Kantian and Phenomenological Themes in Analytic Philosophy, Aesthetics and Philosophy of Perception, (2) to teach four hours a week (two courses), and (3) to assist in administrative duties such as the planning and organization of workshops and conferences.

The requirements are a PhD in philosophy and a research focus as well as teaching experience in the mentioned areas. Given equal qualification, severely physically challenged individuals will be given preference. The University of Tübingen aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and therefore particularly welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. Applications (including CV, certificates, list of publications and two writing samples) should be sent to

Lehrstuhl für Kant und deutschen Idealismus

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schlösser

Philosophisches Seminar

Universität Tübingen

Bursagasse 1

72070 Tübingen

Germany

Email: johanna.spindler@uni-tuebingen.de

Deadline: July 13, 2012.

The appointment will be made by the Central Administration.