[SIGCIS-Members] Associate Professor, History and philosophy of mathematics and computer science, Aarhus University, Denmark

[James Sumner]

Crossposted from mersenne, with Usenet-era apologies for duplication...

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Associate Professor, History and philosophy of mathematics and 
computer science, Aarhus University, Denmark
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 18:19:31 +0200
From: Hanne Andersen <hanne.andersen at IVS.AU.DK>
Reply-To: Hanne Andersen <hanne.andersen at IVS.AU.DK>
To: MERSENNE at JISCMAIL.AC.UK

*Associate Professor in history and philosophy of mathematics and
computer science *

Department of Science Studies, Aarhus University, Denmark
(http://www.ivs.au.dk) invites applications for a permanent position as
Associate Professor beginning January 1, 2010.

The Department of Science Studies forms part of the Faculty of Science,
and is responsible for research and education in history and philosophy
of science.

The Department seeks a historian or philosopher of mathematics and/or
computer science with significant publications and research interest
within the fields of history and philosophy of mathematics and computer
science broadly conceived.

The requirements for a successful application are an strong record of
research and teaching within history and/or philosophy of mathematics
and computer science, and the ability to teach in English or Danish.
Experience with academic administration and fund raising is desirable.

Duties will include instruction at the undergraduate and postgraduate
level within the fields of history and philosophy of mathematics and
computer science, preferably including mandatory courses in philosophy
of mathematics and computer science for undergraduate students in
mathematics and computer science. The Department offers courses in
philosophy of science for all science programmes. All courses are based
on extensive use of historical and contemporary cases, and faculty
members from the Department collaborate on developing the course format.

The new Associate Professor is expected to participate actively in the
strategic development of the departments research focus on studies of
contemporary science. The Department is interested in developing new
teaching initiatives in science studies.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects
of the Department's activities and to be present on a daily basis.

Applications must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, a
complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and
information about research activities, teaching qualifications and
management experience, all in 4 copies (see
http://www.nat.au.dk/default.asp?id=7842&la=UK for the recommended level
of detail). If the applicant wants other material to be considered in
the evaluation (publications and other documentation of research and
teaching qualifications, as well as management experience) such material
must be clearly specified and must either be enclosed in hardcopy (3
copies) or must be available electronically.

The Faculty refers to the Ministerial Order No. 92 of 15.02.2008
(http://science.au.dk/default.asp?id=7839&la=UK) on the appointment of
teaching and research staff at the universities under the Ministry of
Science, Technology and Innovation.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of
Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Applications should be addressed to The Faculty of Science, Aarhus
University, Ny Munkegade, Building 1520, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and
marked 212/5-292.

The deadline for receipt of all applications is July 1, 2009, at 12,00
noon.

For more information please contact the head of the department Keld
Nielsen, Department of Science Studies, Building 1110, CF Moellers Alle,
DK-8000 Aarhus C., Denmark; phone +45 8942 3540; e-mail:
keld.nielsen at ivs.au.dk, or vice head of department Hanne Andersen, phone
+45 8942 3514; e-mail: hanne.andersen at ivs.au.dk

/Aarhus University offers a good and inspiring education and research
environment for 35,000 students and 8,500 members of staff, who produce
academic results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover
for 2009 amounts to EUR 700 million. The university's strategy and
development contract are available at www.au.dk./