We seek to appoint to a fixed term Lectureship in Philosophy from 1 January 2016-30 April 2017. The successful candidate will teach in Moral, Legal and Political Philosophy, while a member of staff in that area is away on funded research leave. An ability to teach an undergraduate module on Marx and Marxism would be useful.
As well as making a significant contribution to teaching, the appointee will be expected to pursue a programme of research, to undertake postgraduate research supervision appropriate to their expertise and career stage, and to assume administrative duties as prescribed by the Head of Division.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 07 October 2015 and interviews are expected to take place on Friday 20 November 2015.
The appointment is expected to start on 01 January 2016 and the post is expected to end on 30 April 2017
Philosophy
Philosophy at Stirling prides itself on combining an innovative teaching programme with research at the highest level. We offer an excellent undergraduate teaching programme centred in the analytic tradition broadly conceived, and covering all major aspects of the subject, and we are committed to providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment in which students can easily feel at home. We regularly score 98-100% overall satisfaction in the UK’s National Student Survey, significantly above the sector average.
The St Andrews and Stirling Graduate Programme in Philosophy (SASP), taught in partnership with St Andrews University, is Scotland's leading centre for graduate study in Philosophy and one of the highest-ranked Philosophy schools in the United Kingdom.
We have an active research environment with weekly Visiting Speaker Seminars, frequent Conferences and Workshops, and ongoing research projects. The research expertise of our staff members includes:
• Epistemology, Rationality and Normativity
• History of Philosophy
• Legal, Moral and Political Philosophy
• Philosophy of Mind and Metaphysics
Philosophy staff have been particularly successful in attracting external research funding through individual projects and collaborative ventures.
Stirling was the first Scottish philosophy unit to adopt the BPA/SWIP best practice scheme for women in philosophy; we are committed to equality and diversity across our activities (seehttp://bpa.ac.uk/resources/women-in-philosophy/good-practice).
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
A good first degree in an area relevant to this post.
A doctorate on a topic in moral, legal or political philosophy, submitted before taking up appointment.
Research
Excellent research motivation and demonstrable potential to produce published research of a high standard.
The potential to apply for external funding for research and knowledge transfer.
Attend and contribute to subject group meetings.
A record of peer-reviewed publications forming a REF profile appropriate to their career stage.
Leadership & Academic Management
The potential to contribute effectively and efficiently to academic administrative roles.
Teaching
Teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Ability and willingness to teach across the curriculum.
Skills of developing teaching materials, methods and approaches.
Skills, Attitudes & Behaviour
Effective interpersonal skills including communication (written and verbal), presentation and team working skills.
Enthusiasm, flexibility, reliability and ability to meet deadlines.
A self-reliance and ability to cope with pressure and conflicting demands.
An ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues, and with colleagues outside the University.
Personal Qualities
Evidence of goal orientation and achievement.
Positive attitude and self motivation.
The ability to get on with and work with others and contribute effectively as part of a team.
Willingness to support international activities.
For more details, including how to apply, please visit our website: http://www.stir.ac.uk/about/jobs/
