The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a Full Professor of Philosophy,Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at pay grade W 3 (minimum gross salary per month: 7,217 euros) to commence as soon as possible. This is apermanent civil service position.
The successful applicant will have an outstanding research track-record including top-ranked publications at the intersection of philosophy, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Relevant areas in philosophy include ethics, political philosophy, logic, philosophy of mind, or philosophy of cognitive science. Relevant areas in computer science include but are not limited to artificial intelligence, recommender systems, responsible AI, algorithmic fairness, human-computer interaction, knowledge representation, and human-centred AI. Applicants will be able to furnish publications on the above-mentioned topics in leading international journals or conferences. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the strategic focus areas listed in the University of Bayreuth’s Strategic Structure and Development Plan (StEP) and their research initiatives. The incumbent will be involved in the Philosophy & Economics B.A. and M.A. programmes and in the Computer Science programmes. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the development of a joint study programme at the intersection of philosophy and computerscience. The ability to teach in English is required.
The general administrative requirements for hiring professors at universities in Bavaria apply. A complete description of the vacancy can be found at www.uni-bayreuth.de/en.
Applications (CV outlining education and academic career, list of publications, list of courses taught,experience obtaining external funding, as well as copies of all diplomas and certificates) are to be submittedelectronically to the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Jan-Otmar Hesse, via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 1 February 2021. Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at dekanat.kuwi@uni-bayreuth.de. Application documents will be deleted following the conclusion of the appointment process in accordance with data protection law.