Lecturer/Associate Professor in History of Philosophy

Job title:

Lecturer/Associate Professor in History of Philosophy

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe Department of Philosophy at UCL is one of the leading philosophy departments in the UK. In the 2021 REF, 60% of our overall profile received the top grade (4*), the highest of any UK philosophy department. We offer several undergraduate degree programmes. Undergraduate first- and second-year modules largely involve a weekly one/hour lecture plus a one-hour seminar; third year modules usually consist of a weekly two-hour seminar. We offer taught master’s programmes, and a prestigious research master’s and PhD. Master’s-level modules usually consist of a weekly two-hour seminar.The department has great advantages as a centre of research activity. The extraordinary number of research seminars, talks and lectures that take place in the various London colleges, the Institute of Philosophy in the University of London, the Institute of Classical Studies, the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy, all offer a wealth of opportunities.The posts are offered on an open-ended, full-time basis, with an ideal start date of September 2025.As London’s Global University, we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds are underrepresented in Philosophy.About the roleWe will make two appointments in history of philosophy, at either Lecturer (Grade 8) or Associate Professor (Grade 9) level.One appointee will have a research specialism in Kant’s theoretical philosophy.The other appointee will have a research specialism in history of continental philosophy, construed broadly, to include phenomenology, German idealism, existentialism, critical theory, etc.Both appointees will develop a research profile that is excellent by global standards. The appointees will teach up to four full modules each academic year, which may be at graduate or undergraduate level. As well as giving lectures and seminars, they will be expected to:

• set and mark essays or examinations;
• mentor and train graduate teaching assistants;
• supervise undergraduates, taught masters students, and postgraduate research students;
• play a part in the normal duties of teaching and administration (including personal tutoring); and
• contribute to departmental citizenship.

About youApplicants should have a PhD in Philosophy, awarded before the start date of September 2025. A research specialism in either Kant’s theoretical philosophy or history of continental philosophy is essential. Experience of teaching and supervision in a higher education setting is a requisite.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:41 Days of holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase schemeDefined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanImmigration loanRelocation scheme for certain postsOn-Site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programmeStaff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insuranceVisit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We, therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:40:34 GMT

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