501 - Logic (1 EFT)

The successful candidate will carry out research in the field of logic, with opening to other fields of philosophy, for example philosophy of sciences.

The successful candidate will have teaching assignments in the fields of logic and philosophy of logico-formal sciences. The successful candidate will have teaching assignments in the above-mentioned fields within the various degree programmes organised by the faculty; he/she will also have philosophy “service courses” assignments in the other faculties of the university.
 

Further information:
Prof. Paul-Augustin Deproost – doyen-fial@uclouvain.be - Tél : +32(0)10 47 48 53 - secr. : +32(0)10 47 48 50
Prof. Danielle Lories – Danielle.Lories@uclouvain.be - Tél : +32(0)10 47 48 12

Vacancy Reference : 501 / FIAL / ISP5/ 2012 (to be quoted in any correspondence) 

Localisation:
Humanities Sector (SSH)
Faculté de Philosophie, arts et lettres (FIAL)
Institut supérieur de philosophie (ISP)

How to apply ? Application's Requirements

 

General conditions

Tasks: The applicant will

• Be responsible for teaching courses at all the study levels (i.e. undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), as well as in programmes of continuing education;
• supervise the final diploma work (i.e. master thesis) of undergraduate students, as well as PhD theses;
• be involved in (and/or supervise, promote) research programmes;
• contribute to the international visibility of the University through teaching and research excellence;
• contribute to activities of the University with a societal impact in the fields of the economy, socio-cultural changes or cooperation with developing countries.

Qualifications: The applicant must have

• A PhD degree in philosophy, with a specialisation in logic; a special interest for philosophy of sciences and/or another field of philosophy is an additional advantage;
• a significant scientific record proven by international publications;
• either studied abroad for an extensive period or had substantial experience outside UCL;
• experience in and aptitude for teaching at university level;
• the capacity to work within a team of teachers and to integrate research findings in their courses;
• creativity and must be open to pedagogic innovation and interdisciplinarity;
• the capacities required to undertake academic research at a high level and to advise, or lead, a research team;
• a good knowledge of both spoken and written French. If this is not the case, the applicant should be willing to learn French within 2 years. Fluency in English and other languages is an additional advantage;
• the capacity to teach in French and in a second language.