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Professor Nick Harvey

"Leaders in their fields"
As a lead author on this year's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II report, the University of Adelaide's Professor Nick Harvey is one of the global team of scientists recognised in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded jointly to the IPCC and former US Vice-President, Al Gore. [read more]

Lecturer in Philosophy

School of Humanities

Job Reference Number: 17177

Position Requirements | Salary | Superannuation | Term of Position | Further Information | Applications

The University of Adelaide invites applications for the tenurable post of Lecturer (Level B) in Philosophy. The area of specialization is open, however, it is expected that the successful applicant will contribute to teaching introductory and advanced courses.

The Philosophy Discipline at the University of Adelaide is a member of the School of Humanities, within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. It enjoys disciplinary autonomy within the School, which is headed by Professor Jean Fornasiero.

When this appointment is made, there will be eight full-time members of the Philosophy staff.  Philosophy enjoys buoyant student numbers, a strong research culture and excellent collegial relations between its members. It is active in various cross-disciplinary and cross-university initiatives. It has an established research and teaching strength in cognitive science, the philosophy of mind, ethics and aesthetics. We expect the appointee to contribute strongly to both the teaching and research activities of the Discipline.

For further information on the Philosophy Discipline see the web page: http://www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/philosophy/.

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Position Requirements

You should have:

  • a Ph.D. in Philosophy
  • a demonstrated high level of success in teaching in subjects that will contribute to the teaching profile of the discipline
  • a publication record of high quality
  • the ability to supervise Honours and Postgraduate research projects.
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Salary

Salary: (Level B) $80,019 per annum.

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Superannuation

Plus an employer superannuation contribution of 17% applies.

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Term of Position

This continuing position is available from 1 July 2012.

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Further Information

Please refer to the selection criteria or alternatively contact Associate Professor Jenny McMahon, (08) 8313 5296, email: jenny.mcmahon@adelaide.edu.au  

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Applications

Closing date: 24 February 2012

Applications quoting the reference number should include:

  • a curriculum vitae
  • a list of publications
  • a sample of work
  • a statement of research and teaching experience and abilities which addresses the selection criteria. Candidates are also required to specify which other existing Philosophy courses (details on the Discipline website) they would be able to contribute to and how they might supplement our present offerings.
  • the names, addresses, fax numbers and email addresses of at least three referees.

Email applications to georgina.deally@adelaide.edu.au