Lecturer in Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Job Title:       Lecturer in Philosophy

School/Unit: Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies

Reporting to: Head of School

Job Family: Academic (Teaching & Research)

Working Hours: Full time

Grade/Salary Range: Grade 7/£38,511-£47,328 per annum

Reference No: SB1836

Start Date: 1 September 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter

Interview date: expected February 2015.

Main Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to extend and strengthen our research profile in philosophy, whilst contributing graduate and undergraduate teaching of the highest quality.

The successful candidate will show potential for excellent research in meta-ethics, normative ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of law, aesthetics, or the histories of these areas, to complement and extend our existing strengths. She or he will offer a range of undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision. She or he will also carry out standard administrative tasks, as required.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates able to teach political philosophy to advanced undergraduate level, but we also welcome applications in any of the areas listed above.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Research in philosophy.
2. Seeking out external research funding.
3. Pursuing research impact and public engagement.
4. Supervising postgraduate research students.
5. Teaching postgraduate and undergraduate students.
6. Undertaking administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Special Requirements:         

May be required to teach on the Evening Degree programme.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post.  Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.