A Full-Time Academic Position as Assistant or Associate Professor in Ethics of Public Service or Ethics of Public Policy
Job description
Tipo de planta académica: Regular Academic Track
Employment: Full time
The Institute of Applied Ethics (IEA) and the School of Government (EG) of UC Chile invite applications for a full-time academic position as Assistant or Associate Professor, with a shared appointment in both academic units for scholars specializing in ethics of public service or ethics of public policy. Priority will be given to candidates whose research agenda focuses on topics related to corruption, public integrity, ethical management in public institutions, or ethics of public administration professionals. Applications are welcome from those who approach these phenomena either from a normative or empirical perspective. The primary affiliation to one of these units will be defined based on the profiles of the applicants. Applicants must have completed a doctoral program (PhD) in applied ethics, government, public administration, public policy, political theory, political science, law, or related areas.
Applications from those close to graduating from their doctorate will be accepted. Applicants must show proven ability to develop independent and interdisciplinary research. Previous teaching experience, proactivity, leadership, skills for working in interdisciplinary teams, and previous collaborative work will be valued. All these aspects will be considered according to the stage of the academic career of the applicants.
UC Chile is ranked among the top three in the QS Ranking of Latin American universities. It is committed to equal opportunities, the construction of an inclusive, diverse, and fraternal community, and the promotion of academic development for both women and men. In this context, the academic units involved especially invite applications from women.
Availability: To join during the first or second semester of 2025.
Equal opportunity employer
EEO/AAP Policy Statement
UC Chile is committed to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or marital status in its activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.
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All members of UC Chile subscribe the Code of Ethics that can be found in https://www.uc.cl/codigodehonor
Qualifications
The academic requirements are regulated by the norms established in the “Regulation of the Academic” of UC Chile and the corresponding Complementary Norms. Generally, it is expected that an academic will teach undergraduate and graduate courses both on specialized topics related to their area of interest and on subjects of general interest in the field. Additionally, they are expected to be able to supervise graduate theses or final graduation activities in their or related programs. Academics are also expected to develop their own research line, with funding obtained from competitive grants, and maintain a continuous pace of high quality academic publications.
Required documents
- Complete Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications. See Note A.
- Attach the publication considered most relevant for the application, reflecting the work done in the area of the call. Candidates completing their doctorate may send one of their
publications in progress or chapters of their thesis. - A cover letter explaining the applicant's interest in the position, including a brief history of their research and teaching trajectory, highlighting their interests and contributions in the
area of this call. Additionally, justify the interest in joining UC Chile and indicate what particular contributions are expected to be made to UC Chile community,
considering their areas of development and mission (maximum 2 letter-sized pages). The vision and mission of UC Chile can be consulted here: https://www.uc.cl/universidad/ - A brief teaching and research proposal to be developed over the next 5 years, justifying how it fits with the interests and objectives of the IEA and the EG (maximum 2 letter-sized
pages). - Copy of the Doctoral degree certificate, or, in the case of those in the final stages, a letter from the current program certifying that they have completed the requirements for obtaining the Doctoral degree or the date on which they will obtain it.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation explicitly referring to the academic trajectory and potential of the candidate. These must be addressed to the Incorporation Committee of both academic units, providing the contact details of those who will write the letters in the same application form.
- Copy of teaching evaluations, if applicable.
A foreign national without permanent residency in the country or applying from abroad, if selected for the position, will need to manage their visa in their country of origin to join the academic staff of the University.
All documents must be sent before October 15th, 2024, through the following form: https://form.jotform.com/242046175156656
Documents can be sent in Spanish or English.
Additional information
Note A: The CV should be organized as follows:
- Personal Information
- Education
- Experience in the field of education
- Professional Experience
- Publications:
- WOS Publications
- Other publications
- Other relevant matters such as awards, recognitions, or participation in scientific societies
Important Dates
- Deadline for applications: October 15th, 2024
- Presentation and interview period: November 2024 to January 2025
- Availability: March or July 2025
Application instructions
Please direct the documents to contrataciones.egob@uc.cl and eticasaplicadas@uc.cl, indicating "Academic Position in Public Ethics" as the subject.