Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Faculty of Arts
Full Professor (W2) in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Germany |
Position: | Full Professor |
Friedrich-Schiller-University in Jena is seeking to fill a position as Full Professor (W2) in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy and the Institute of Classical and Ancient Studies at the earliest possible date.
As the holder of the Chair in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, the successful candidate is expected to cover all dimensions of these two essential epochs of the history of philosophy, including the philosophy of late antiquity and classical Islamic philosophy. The candidate is expected to have specialized in the Aristotelian tradition in ancient and medieval philosophy and in Latin language philosophy. He / she must hold a track record of publications in these fields. Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary projects is expected.
Teaching requirements will be divided in equal parts between the degree programmes of the Institute of Philosophy and the Institute of Classical and Ancient Studies. The successful candidate will teach in the master degree programme “Greek and Latin Philology (from Antiquity to Humanism)” and in the teaching degrees in Greek and Latin by providing instruction in Greek and Latin language philosophical texts. Additionally, the candidate is expected to partake in the degree programmes “BA Philosophy” and “MA Philosophy” as well as the teaching degrees in Ethics and Philosophy with particular teaching focus on Philosophy of Religions. Lastly, the successful candidate will be expected to assume a leading position in the organisation of the degree programmes of the Institute of Philosophy and the Institute of Classical Philology.
Applicants must hold a PhD and habilitation in the field of philosophy or equivalent academic merits as well as pedagogical qualifications through prior teaching experience in philosophy and classical philology.
The Friedrich Schiller University is an equal opportunity employer, striving to increase the share of women at the university and we strongly encourage women to apply. In case of equal qualifications, applications from challenged persons are favoured.
In case of a first-time professorial appointment, employment will be on tenure-track basis.
Please submit your application including documentation (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates) wrapped in one pdf-file electronically to jobs_facultyofarts@uni-jena.de .
All applications must entail the application form in *.doc-format. The form can be downloaded at http://www.uni-jena.de/stellenmarkt.html .
Should you have any queries regarding the position or the selection procedure, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Dr. Stefan Matuschek, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, on +49 3641 944000 or on email: facultyofarts@uni-jena.de.
Contact: |
Professor Dr. Stefan Matuschek Dean of the Faculty of Arts +49 3641 944000 facultyofarts@uni-jena.de |
Website: | http://www.gw.uni-jena.de/ |
Primary Category: | Philosophy |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/18/2014 |
Closing Date | 10/13/2014 |