Just a reminder, with the deadline 2 weeks away (again, apologies for
cross-posting):
THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
FACULTY OF ARTS
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES – Department of Philosophy
CHAIR IN PHILOSOPHY (including History & Philosophy of Science)
As part of its programme of developing research strengths, the
University of Leeds invites applications for a new Professorship in
Philosophy. The successful candidate will be a leading academic
philosopher of international standing with an excellent research and
publication record.
The Department of Philosophy has particular strengths in Metaphysics
and the History and Philosophy of Science but is also keen to expand
its research activities in Epistemology, Philosophy of Language and
the Philosophy of Mind or related areas. The successful candidate
will be expected to provide academic leadership in the development of
the Department's programme of research and to engage with colleagues
across a range of areas. They will also be expected to contribute to
the development of the Department’s strategy for the recruitment of
international postgraduate students and will have extensive teaching
and administrative experience. They will also be expected to teach at
undergraduate and graduate levels and to contribute to PhD supervision.
This appointment is part of a long-term strategy aimed at advancing
the Department's international research profile and building on the
research strengths of the Centre for Metaphysics and Mind (CMM) and
the Division of History and Philosophy of Science (HPS), and further
appointments are anticipated.
It is expected that the successful candidate will take up their
duties from 1st September 2007 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Salary will be within the professorial range, minimum £50,588
(£52,106 from 1st February 2007).
Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Professor Steven
French tel: + 44 (0) 113 343 3279 fax: + 44 (0) 113 343 3265 email:
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Application packs can be obtained from Susan Alexander, Recruitment
and Administrative Co-ordinator, Human Resources, University of
Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, tel: + 44 (0) 113 343 3949, e-mail:
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Closing date: Friday 8 December 2006
Job Ref: 337009
It is anticipated that the interviews will be held at the University
of Leeds on the 23rd and 24th of January 2007.
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