The Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy is pleased to announce the upcoming Pragmatic Academic Series for the Winter Semester 2024/25.
The Pragmatic Academic is a series of workshops on career-related topics for PhD candidates and late master's students in philosophy.
Location: Neues Institutsgebäude, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Wien.
1.- Conference Participation and Networking in Philosophy
Date: 16.10.24 - 13:15-14:45 - Room 2G
Speakers: Cathy Mason (CEU), Martin Kusch
Moderator: Leah Ritterfeld
Giving good talks in philosophy is challenging. There's so much to consider: the audience you're targeting, time constraints, how to make complex content or technical terms understandable, and many more factors.
Academic conferences are also great places to network, so it's important to make a good impression! This 90-minute workshop is an unmissable opportunity for early career philosophers to gain the knowledge they need to get the most out of academic conferences and build a strong professional network in philosophy.
Assistant Professor Cathy Mason (CEU) and Professor Martin Kusch will provide clear guidance on selecting the most suitable conferences for your work, creating compelling abstracts, and delivering impactful talks. They'll also share their best advice for building professional relationships, getting the most out of conference attendance, navigating academic hierarchies, and developing inclusive networking practices.
2-. Philosophy PhD Job Applications
Date: 04.11.24 - 14:00-15:30 - Room 3A
Speakers: Katalin Farkas (CEU), Max Kölbel and Georg Schiemer
Moderator: Emelia Stanley
If you're considering a Ph.D. in philosophy, or if you're a doctoral researcher and planning to apply for funded positions, this workshop is for you. Participants will learn how to identify opportunities, what hiring committees are looking for, how to put together a competitive application, and how to best prepare for interviews.
The workshop will familiarize participants with the types of PhD positions available in philosophy and give them some practical ideas on how to put together an outstanding application. Prof. Farkas, Prof. Kölbel, and Prof. Schiemer will share their insights on how to write cover letters, CVs, research proposals, and writing samples. They'll also give tips on how to prepare for job interviews.
3.- Teaching in Philosophy & External Teaching Applications
Date: 17.01.25 - 11:30-13:00 - Room 3A
Speakers: Michael Staudigl and Donata Romizi
Moderator: Mira Magdalena Sickinger
If you're planning to apply for external teaching positions, or if you'd like to brush up on your teaching skills in philosophy, this workshop is for you! Led by Donata Romizi and Michael Staudigl, it will first focus on the structure of applications for external teaching positions, the expectations of decision-making committees, and clues for writing a good application. The second part will focus on teaching preparation. Speakers will share their views on how to teach philosophy in a way that promotes reading, writing and critical thinking skills to undergraduate students, managing their expectations, presenting philosophical ideas, motivating class discussions, assigning homework, and giving feedback.
