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56., 57. BILKENT UNIVERSITY, Ankara, Turkey. The Philosophy Department of Bilkent University has up to two openings (rank Full Professor), commencing September 2007. The candidates should be analytic philosophers with a distinguished record of articles in leading journals and/or books published by reputable publishers of philosophical research. They should have a currently active, pertinent, and contemporary research agenda and a wide recognition of their work in the literature. The graduate (MA and Ph.D.) programs of the Department are in progress; they will take shape largely in accordance with the AOS and AOC of these first-rate researchers. At most two courses per semester in small classes. Salary competitive and commensurate with credentials. Rent-free furnished apartment on campus is among the fringe benefits. Candidates should send a CV and a list of references, accompanied by a signed cover letter detailing how they can contribute to the enrichment of academic life in the Department. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received (no electronic submissions please) by Friday March 30, 2007. Send application to: Professor Varol Akman, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Bilkent University, Bilkent 06800, Ankara, Turkey. AA/EOE. Bilkent, the first and the best-known private university in Turkey, is building a department that will be an important center for philosophy. The Department currently has 14 full-time members of which 13 are international faculty. The language of instruction throughout the university is exclusively English. Information about the department and the university can be found at www.phil.bilkent.edu.tr or can be requested from the Chair. All applications will be kept strictly confidential and the Chair will be delighted to communicate casually with interested parties via email (akman@bilkent.edu.tr) or phone (+90 312 2903349) until the above deadline. (173)

58., 59. BILKENT UNIVERSITY, Ankara, Turkey. Up to two openings (rank: Assistant Professor or Instructor), commencing September 2007. Three undergraduate courses (two preparations) per semester in small classes. AOS and AOC: Open, but candidates with strength in analytic philosophy are especially encouraged to apply. The department offers, among others, a couple of large, multi-section, university-wide courses in social and political philosophy in the tradition of ‘great books’ and prospective faculty should be prepared to teach these. Candidates should preferably have an earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment and show evidence of outstanding research potential. Salary competitive and commensurate with credentials. Rent-free furnished apartment on campus is among the fringe benefits. Candidates should send a CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received (no electronic submissions please) by March 30, 2007. Send application to: Prof. Varol Akman, Department of Philosophy, Bilkent University, Bilkent 06800, Ankara, Turkey. AA/EOE. Bilkent, the first private university in Turkey, is building a department that will be an important center for philosophy. The language of instruction throughout the university is exclusively English. Information about the department and the university can be found at www.phil.bilkent.edu.tr (173)

60. MERTON COLLEGE, Oxford, United Kingdom. 4-year Research Fellowship in Philosophy, beginning October 1, 2007. This career development post will provide a promising philosopher at an early stage in his or her career with the opportunity to develop skills in teaching and academic administration, in combination with substantial support for research. The teaching commitment will be up to six hours per week, 24 weeks per year. AOS: Open. AOC: at least two and preferably more of Elementary Logic, History of Philosophy from Descartes to Kant, Philosophy of Mathematics, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Logic and Language, and Philosophy of Mind. The stipend will be £23,806 p.a. and the Fellow will be entitled to meals and accommodation in College and other benefits. Full details of the post and information about how to apply are obtainable from the Sub-Warden’s Secretary, Merton College, Oxford OX1 4JD, UK (e-mail: lesley.walsh@admin.merton.ox.ac.uk) or from http://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/Vacancies/. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 16, 2007. Merton College is an equal opportunities employer. (173)