The Ethics and Philosophy of Technology section is looking for two Assistant Professors (tenure track) of Ethics and Philosophy of Technology with a strong passion for teaching. These positions will consist for ca 60% of teaching, 20% of research, and 20% management. The main focus of both positions is on education, and the research and management will be primarily related to education. The candidates will contribute to and has proven skills in teaching and coaching Bachelor and Master students. The candidates are well equipped for managerial tasks. The candidates are prepared to work in a multidisciplinary environment encompassing engineering sciences, economics, safety science, social and behavioural science, and public policy.

We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

• PhD degree in the field of ethics and a specialization in ethics of technology or related fields in applied ethics. Candidates who also have teaching and/or research experience in critical thinking/engineering methodology are especially urged to apply.
• Relevant teaching experience;
• Strong commitment to teaching ethics of technology to engineering students and to contributing to the innovation as well as management of education;
• Possession of UTQ degree (university teaching qualification) or willingness to obtain this degree;
• Excellent English skills;
• Proficiency of Dutch or willingness to acquire it;
• Experience with online education or willingness to acquire it;
• Flexibility and readiness to work in teams.

Next to these requirements, expertise in the following areas would be favourable:

• Expertise in non-Western approaches to ethics
• Expertise in another relevant discipline (engineering, natural or social sciences etc)

We aim to increase the diversity in our Section and field, so we especially encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.     

Fixed-term contract: 6 years.

A tenure-track position is offered for six years. In the fifth year we’ll decide if you will be offered a permanent faculty position, based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment. We expect that you have the potential to grow towards an Associate Professor and/or Full Professor role in the future.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.
TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. 

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Faculty Technology, Policy and Management

With its excellent education and research at the intersection of technology, society and policy, the Faculty of TPM makes an important contribution to solving complex technical-social issues, such as energy transition, mobility, digitalisation, water management and (cyber) security.
We combine insights from the engineering sciences, the social and the humanities. We develop robust models and designs, are internationally oriented and have an extensive network with knowledge institutions, companies, social organisations and governments.

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