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Associate Professor in Philosophy in Science

Deadline 10.08.2018

tirsdag 12. juni 2018 - 18:21

University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas embraces four disciplines: Philosophy, Classical Languages (Greek and Latin), History of Ideas and Art History. The Department is also responsible for the introductory philosophy courses, obligatory for all students attending study programmes at the University of Oslo. The Department has about 140 employees.

Job description

The Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Philosophy specializing in philosophy of science.

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Oslo is currently in the process of establishing an interdisciplinary arena, Philosophy in Science (official starting date in mid 2019). The aim of Philosophy in Science is to promote stronger ties between the humanities and the sciences by integrating perspectives from each approach into the research and teaching of the other. In this way, we seek to facilitate a two-way flow of ideas between the humanities and the sciences, especially linguistics, psychology, biology and the life sciences, physics, computer science, and mathematics.

The advertised position will be directly associated with the Philosophy in Science project and focused on philosophy of science. (A separate position will be situated between philosophy and linguistics.)

The successful candidate should fit well into the Philosophy in Science project, is expected to initiate and lead research, contribute actively and substantially to the Philosophy in Science area in teaching and research in an interdisciplinary setting, supervise PhD candidates, participate in teaching and in exam setting and assessment at all levels, and to carry out administrative duties in accordance with the needs of the Department.

Qualification requirements

PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in Philosophy
An ability to contribute to teaching at all levels, including Examen Philosophicum
Documented pedagogical skills and qualifications in leadership and administration, see How to document your pedagogical skills
Documented potential for project acquisition
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English (see Formal regulations)
Personal suitability and motivation for the position

The following qualifications will count in the assessment of the applicants:

Academic qualifications and academic production relevant to the advertised position, with emphasis on works published within the last 5 years. Originality and innovative thinking will be weighted more heavily than quantity
Peer-reviewed publications
Experience with research projects
Potential to contribute to the long-term development of the academic and research environment at the Department
Pedagogical qualifications, documented results from teaching and supervision, and ability to inspire students
Interest and ability in leadership and administration
Ability to create and contribute to a positive environment for collaboration
Experience with and ability to build international networks
Skills within popular dissemination, public outreach and innovation
An ability to contribute to debates about societal challenges

In the evaluation of the qualified candidates the full range of these criteria will be explicitly addressed and assessed.

Academic quality, development potential and breadth will be prioritized in this order. The selected candidate is expected to contribute to the objective in the University of Oslo’s strategic plan to “strengthen its international position as a leading research-intensive university through a close interaction across research, education, communication and innovation”.

We offer

Salary NOK 517 700 – 600 200 per annum, depending on qualifications
A professionally stimulating working environment
Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Attractive welfare benefits
Free language courses in Norwegian
The opportunity to apply for promotion to full professorship at a later stage

How to apply

The application must include:

Cover letter describing qualifications (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
CV (complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities)
List of published and unpublished works

Applicants are required to describe and document the entire range of qualifications and criteria described in the announcement of the post with concrete examples.

Please note that all documents must be submitted in English or one of the Scandinavian languages, either in the original or in translation.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “Apply for this job”.

Selection procedure

As the first step in the evaluation process, a Selection Committee will assess all applications and invite the most qualified applicants to submit a portfolio of educational certificates and academic works (up to 10 publications, which should not exceed 500 pages in total) for expert assessment. Applicants who are invited to submit academic works are asked to select three works, published within the last five years, to be considered as most relevant for the position. In longer publications (monographs), applicants should specify the relevant pages. Applicants are also asked to submit a portfolio that documents other qualifications (public outreach, teaching and supervision, and any experience with leadership and administration).

Finally, the most highly ranked candidates will be invited to an interview and a trial lecture.

Formal regulations

The successful candidate who at the time of appointment cannot document basic teaching qualifications will be required to obtain such qualifications within a two year period. Please see the rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence.

The successful candidate must demonstrate mastery of English as a working language. In addition, if an appointee is not fluent in a Scandinavian language, he/she is expected to become proficient in Norwegian within a two-year period. This is to ensure that the appointee will be able to actively participate in all functions the position may involve.

Within his/her normal duties and in accordance with his/her academic competence, the person appointed may also be asked to work outside his/her Department. The appointment is made under the condition that the employer may change the subject area and assigned tasks according to the needs of the Department.

According to the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, demographic information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.