Senior Lectureship in Theoretical Philosophy, Uppsala (Sweden)

The primary duties associated with the position are teaching in theoretical philosophy, especially philosophy of science, at basic level, advanced level and the graduate level, as well as research. One main responsibility is teaching philosophy of science at the Civil Engineering Program and to graduate students in research areas in the natural sciences. Administrative tasks, and duties that involve collaboration with the surrounding society are also among the responsibilities. Leadership duties can be among the administrative tasks.

Qualified for appointment as Senior Lecturer is a person who has been awarded a PhD or has the corresponding research competence, has demonstrated teaching expertise and has the personal characteristics required to perform the duties of the post well. A prerequisite for having demonstrated teaching expertise is that applicants have completed teacher training for higher education of relevance to operations at the University, comprising at least ten weeks, or have acquired the equivalent knowledge. The documented ability to teach in Swedish or in English is a qualification requirement. The successful applicant would be expected to be able to teach in Swedish within two years.

Applications, marked with log number UFV-PA 2014/2011, should be addressed by postal mail to the Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University and must be received by Monday, September 15, 2014. For more information, see http://www.uu.se/en/join-us/jobs-detail-page/?positionId=39766 or contact Professor Lars-Göran Johansson, acting Head of Department, phone +46 18-471 7361 (lars-goran.johansson at filosofi.uu.se).