Associate professor in Philosophy with specialization in Philosophy of Technology

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Associate professor in Philosophy with specialization in Philosophy of Technology

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Linköpings universitet

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Associate professor in Philosophy with specialization in Philosophy of TechnologyLinköpingReferensnummer LiU-2024-04501We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely and innovate, our actions together, large and small, contribute to a better world. We look forward to receiving your application!Work assignmentsAs Senior Lecturer in Philosophy with a specialization in Philosophy of Technology, you will teach at undergraduate and graduate level and supervise students. Teaching will primarily take place on programs and courses in ethics, philosophy of technology, philosophy of science and applied ethics. Teaching will be in both Swedish and English with students from humanities, social sciences and technical education.As a senior lecturer specializing in the philosophy of technology, you are also expected to contribute to the research environment in Philosophy and Applied Ethics. For example, you will contribute through research in areas relevant to the philosophy of technology, such as AI philosophy, phenomenology, philosophy of science and ethics of science. As participation in the research group’s activities and programs is an important part, the holder of the position is expected to conduct the majority of their research and teaching on site in Linköping.You are active in the research community, participate in the division’s activities such as seminars and workshops, participate in research projects, communicate results through academic publications and help attract external research funding.You contribute actively to the university’s development work. (We are looking for people who want to actively contribute to the development of the University. Collaboration is an integral part of the university’s research and education mission. Collaboration in education takes place by planning, organizing and implementing good collaboration in educational contexts. Collaboration in research takes place by disseminating, making available and utilizing research.The position may also involve administrative tasks, such as course responsibility, course development or participation in program councils. We would also like to see you participate in and show interest in management assignments.Your work includes monitoring developments nationally and internationally within your field of study and other societal developments that are important to your work.You are flexible and have the ability to move between different types of pedagogical and scientific contexts. You share knowledge and contribute to the working group’s professional development, collegial ways of working and social community. The fact that you are present and active is something we see as self-evident in order to ensure that you are able to perform your duties in an optimum way and enjoy your working community.QualificationsWe are looking for a candidate who has received a doctoral degree or has equivalent academic expertise, and has demonstrated pedagogical expertise or other professional skills that are of significance with consideration for the subject and duties relevant to the appointment and duties.For this employment equal weight will be given to scientific and teaching skillsIn terms of pedagogical expertise, the following will be assessed:

• Proven teaching skills in one or more of the following areas: philosophy of technology, philosophy of science and applied ethics.

• Particularly meritorious is documented skill in planning, implementing and examining teaching in interdisciplinary contexts.

• A merit is documented competence in teaching ethics.

• Documented supervision of independent work at different levels in philosophy is a merit for the position.

In terms of academic expertise, the following will be assessed:

• Documented scientific expertise in the philosophy of technology, philosophy of science or applied ethics is a requirement for the position.
• Documented scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or internationally recognized publishers are particularly meritorious for the position.
• A proven ability to obtain research funding is an advantage for the position.
• Documented ability to work internationally is a merit for the position.

Other skills that will be assessed are:A merit for the position is documented skill in collaboration in education and research regarding the philosophy of technology. This can be in the form of collaboration and communication with the public about the roles that research in the philosophy of technology can play in society, but also collaboration with companies or organizations regarding education and further education.As teaching and research are conducted in both English and Swedish, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach and conduct research in English and it is desirable that you can teach and conduct research in Swedish within two years.The workplacePlease read more about the and .The employmentThis employment is permanent, full-time. Starting date by agreement.For more information on eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and recruitment procedures for teachers, see Linköping University’s rules of appointment.
.Salary and employment benefitsThe university applies individual salaries.More information about employee benefits is available .Union representativesInformation about union representatives, see .Application procedureApply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received no later than December 9, 2024.Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application.Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University.In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody’s equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: .We look forward to receiving your application!Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.KontaktpersonerMartin BerzellAssociate professor, Head of Division+4613285615Anette Ärlebäck LeufvénSecretary of the Appointments Board+46 13 28 10 92Petra WinsaHR manager+46 (0)13 28 24 37Länk till den här sidan
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Linköping, Östergötland

Job date

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:15:15 GMT

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