Philosophy Lecturer

University of Cape Town -Faculty of Humanities

The Department of Philosophy is seeking to make an appointment at Lecturer level (US equivalent of Assistant Professor). The successful candidate must have a PhD in Philosophy (by the time she or he commences duties). Our priority would be to appoint a candidate with expertise in epistemology but we would be keen to consider excellent candidates with expertise in metaphysics or the philosophy of mind.

It is hoped that the successful candidate for this permanent post will commence duties in July 2014.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research and to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate (Honours/Master’s) courses, provide supervision for postgraduate (Master’s and Doctoral) dissertations, participate in departmental academic activities, and take some administrative responsibility. The usual teaching load is one undergraduate course per semester, one postgraduate course per year, in addition to supervision of postgraduate students.

The annual cost-of-employment, including benefits, at lecturer level is R457 223.

Application process: Please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “Philosophy Lecturer” followed by the reference number, to Mrs Melanie Falken at melanie.falken@uct.ac.za via the Apply button below.

The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc

An application, which does not comply with the above requirements, will be regarded as incomplete.

Address: Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7700, South Africa.
Telephone: +27 21 650 5764 
Faculty website: www.humanities.uct.ac.zaReference number for this position: SR544/13
Closing date for applications: 4 October 2013 

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