Dr. Julian Jonker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julian Jonker is an Assistant Professor in the Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests encompass moral philosophy, legal theory, and business ethics, focusing on normative structures in market institutions and their alignment with the values of market participants. His current work addresses topics such as equality in the workplace, fair bargaining practices, and the intersection of politics and money. Jonker has contributed to academic literature on nature rights, the ethics of risky decisions, and contractualist moral theory. A South African citizen, he studied law during the transitional period in South Africa and holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of California at Berkeley, along with an MPhil and LLB from the University of Cape Town. He has previous experience lecturing at the University of Cape Town and has worked with the District Six Museum, emphasizing the legal and ethical dimensions of intellectual property and cultural heritage.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2007-01-01 — 2010-12-31

University of Cape Town • Cape Town, South Africa

Lectured on Private Law, focusing on property and contract law.

Researcher

2001-01-01 — 2004-12-31

District Six Museum • Cape Town, South Africa

Conducted research on the legal and ethical dimensions of cultural heritage.

Awards

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Claude Marion Endowed Faculty Scholar Award

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Society Business Ethics Conference Paper

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Aloe Award Conference Paper, Business Ethics Network – Africa

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Society Business Ethics Conference Paper

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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