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Call for Applications Type: Postdoc Position in Philosophy of Religion Institution: University Center for Human Values, Department of Religion and Department of Philosophy, Princeton University Location: Princeton, NJ (USA) Date: from September 2020 Deadline: 18.11.2019 __________________________________________________ The University Center for Human Values, the Department of Religion, and the Department of Philosophy are pleased to invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the Princeton Project in Philosophy and Religion (PPPR). We aim to support a highly promising scholar who is trained in philosophy of religion, the religious thought of some historical period or culture, theories and methods in the study of religion, or related areas, in developing a research agenda in philosophy of religion broadly construed. Postdocs in PPPR will be affiliated with the University Center for Human Values and invited to participate in its programs, as well as in the activities of the Departments of Religion and Philosophy. Candidates will be expected to contribute the equivalent of one course each year to the University Center and/or one of the two Departments. This contribution may be fulfilled by teaching a course on a topic related to the philosophy of religion (subject to approval by Project Directors, the Department Chair or Chairs, and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty) or service to the Project or Center of some other sort, subject to approval of the Project and Center directors. If teaching a semester-long course, the successful candidate would carry the additional title of Lecturer. Qualifications Applications are welcome from candidates who have or expect to have a Ph.D. by the start date, September 1, 2020. Applicants should not have more than two years of postdoctoral experience by that start date. They may not be employed by another institution during the term of their Princeton appointment. An applicant’s dissertation research need not be specifically in philosophy of religion, but a successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to working on a research project in this area (again, broadly construed) during their time at Princeton. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant's previous work, the promise of the proposed research project, and the likelihood that the project will be enhanced by being carried out at Princeton. The capacity to contribute to the University's teaching program will also be considered. Term of Appointment The term of appointment is one year, normally beginning September 1, 2020, with the expectation of renewal for one further year assuming good performance. Applicants are expected to be in residence in Princeton for the duration of the appointment. How to Apply Candidates are asked to submit an online application at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12341 and include the following materials: 1. A current curriculum vitae; 2. A research proposal (not to exceed 1000 words). The proposal should include a title for the project as a whole. 3. A scholarly paper or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 10,000 words, not including bibliography) that best represents their scholarly achievement or potential; 4. A sample syllabus for a course (does not need to be in philosophy of religion); 5. Contact information for two recommenders, who ideally would add a sentence or two to their standard letters specifically commenting on the candidate’s qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email with instructions for uploading letters of reference. These materials must be submitted online by Monday, November 18, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST. We cannot accept application materials by any other method. Letters of reference should be submitted by end of business day on Monday November 25, 2019. The selection committee begins reviewing applications immediately so letters of reference received after the priority deadline may put candidates at a disadvantage. Decisions will be announced in late March 2020. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Princeton Project in Philosophy and Religion: https://pppr.princeton.edu __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: https://interphil.polylog.org InterPhil List Archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/interphil@list.polylog.org/ __________________________________________________
