Lecturer in Mathematical Philosophy - University of Sydney Start: 20 Nov 2019
End: 08 Jan 2020
Location: University of Sydney
School: School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney
Reference no: 2504/1119C
Position Overview: Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Mathematical Philosophy. This is a full-time, continuing position at Level B (roughly equivalent to a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the U.S.).
Responsibilities: Develop theories and methods in mathematics, logic, or other areas of the formal sciences and their application to philosophical questions and problems. Teach from introductory through to advanced undergraduate levels in relevant areas (e.g., mathematical logic, probability theory, decision theory, formal semantics, philosophy of language, or epistemology). Develop new units of study as needed. Supervise Honours, Masters, and PhD students. Pursue an active research programme, produce high-quality publications, and contribute to the department's research culture. Contribute to teaching at all levels and undertake appropriate administrative roles and curriculum development. About You: PhD in a related area of philosophy. Research expertise in Mathematical Philosophy, demonstrated through high-quality publications. Active research program with potential for future publication in highly regarded peer-reviewed international journals and presses. Experience as a philosophy teacher at the tertiary level. Capacity for high-quality teaching in a range of areas relevant to Mathematical Philosophy. Capacity to supervise Honours and postgraduate students. Capacity to contribute to curriculum development. Capacity to undertake academic administrative roles. Collegial approach and capacity for successful teamwork. About Us: The University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour and offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse ranges of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of six schools in the Faculty, made up of departments that bring together a diverse group of academics and students.
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 2504/1119C to apply.
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 8 January 2020 (Sydney Time)
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
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