[TYPES/announce] Position in Logic in Utrecht

[Vincent van Oostrom]

Position in Logic, vacancy nr 68626
Department of Philosophy, Utrecht University

Located within one of the Netherlands oldest and largest Universities,
Utrecht University's Department of Humanities/Philosophy has bachelor
and master programmes in Philosophy, Cognitive Artificial Intelligence,
Liberal Arts & Sciences and Applied Ethics. It participates in the master
History and Philosophy of Science. All research is concentrated in the ZENO
Research Institute for Philosophy. The department is strong in research and
strives to keep the highest standards in education.

The research group Theoretical Philosophy seeks a Lecturer in Logic
for 1,0 fte. The salary is a maximum of Euro 4.705,- gross a month
for a full time appointment.

Description:
We are looking for a Lecturer (Universitair Docent) in Logic.
The lecturer will work in the programme Logic, Meaning & Cognition
with a focus on Philosophical Logic or Foundations of Computer
Science/Applied Logic.
See: http://www.phil.uu.nl/onderzoek/theoretical.shtml.
This programme obtained high scores in a recent external inspection.
The group consists of researchers in Philosophy of Language,
Philosophy of Science, Logic, Foundations of Computer Science/Applied
Logic and Foundations of Linguistics. Teaching responsibilities (60% of the
appointment) include bachelor's and master's courses in Philosophy and
Cognitive Artificial Intelligence on all levels as well as thesis 
supervision.
Candidates should have some evidence of outstanding teaching ability.

This is a permanent position, conditional upon successful performance
during an initial one-year probationary period. Salary is set at level 
11/12
of the collectively bargained pay scale of Dutch Universities, which is
minimum Euro 3.024,--  and maximum Euro 4.705,-- per month, depending
on qualifications and experience. The university also has excellent
secondary benefits, including a pension scheme, a contribution to the costs
of childcare and 19 days Reduction of Working Hours annually. Conditions
are supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% per year. The successful
candidate will be expected to learn Dutch within the first two years. The
Department strives to increase the number of women on the academic staff,
and where candidates are equally qualified; preference will be given to 
women.

Contact:
For more information, please contact prof. dr. Albert Visser
by email: Albert.Visser at phil.uu.nl or
by telephone +31.30.253.2173

Where to send your application:
Applications (by e-mail or regular mail) should contain a curriculum vitae
and a list of publications should be send before August 14th to
the Personnel Department,
attn. Mrs. Margot Hinderink,
Kromme Nieuwegracht 46,
3512 HJ Utrecht,
The Netherlands.
Please refer to the vacancy number 68626.

E-mail applications should be send in pdf or doc format
to PenO at let.uu.nl , and should specify your name and
vacancy number 68626 in the message as well as in the topic.

Deadline application:
August 14th 2006. Interviews are planned for the first weeks of September.

(http://www.uu.nl/uupublish/homeuu/homeenglish/working/vacancies/25678main.html)