Lecturer in Epistemology (EXPIRED)

The University of Edinburgh seeks to appoint a permanent full-time Lecturer in Epistemology within the Philosophy subject area of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (PPLS). 

The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications (normally a PhD or equivalent) and will have publications commensurate with their stage in career, and will be able to demonstrate potential for attracting external research funding. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong record of research within the specific area of Epistemology, with clear research plans for the future. Research competence in further areas of growth in the subject area will be considered an advantage. 

The successful candidate will be required to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Epistemology including doctoral supervision in this area. The candidate will also be willing and able to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate course offerings in a range of further topics such as philosophy of science. All faculty members are expected to contribute to the advising and support of students. 

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the administration of the subject area and the School, including future leadership in the subject area and the development of new initiatives in teaching and research. The ability to contribute to the philosophy online teaching programme will also be considered an advantage. 

This is a full time and open ended post and is tenable from January 2016. 

Salary Scale £38,511 - £45,954 per annum. The post holder will automatically be included in membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subject to the USS membership criteria, unless they indicate that they choose not to join the Scheme.

For further information about job expectations, employment eligibility, and Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh can be found on the page linked to this ad.