Professorship in analytic philosophy (philosophy of language), Vienna (Austria)

The Faculty of Philosophy and Education of the University of Vienna announces the position of a Full Professor of Analytical Philosophy with Special Emphasis on Philosophy of Language (full time, permanent position under private law).

The successful candidate has her/his main area of specialisation in analytic philosophy, primarily in the philosophy of language. Additional areas of competence or specialisation in other fields of philosophy - e.g. in logic, metaphysics, epistemology, history of analytic philosophy, or practical philosophy - are desirable. In addition to being active in research, the successful candidate will contribute to the department's teaching program on all levels (Bachelor, Master, Teacher Training, PhD). The chair is located in the Department of Philosophy. The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in Bachelor programmes and participation in committees.

Applications in German or English should be submitted no later than (extended deadline) April 30th, 2014, with reference 2014/Phil-P-ASP. For more information, see http://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/fuer-mitarbeiterinnen/professorinnen/job/.