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- London
Ansök senast: 2024-12-10
Lecturer/ Associate Professor in History of Philosophy
About the role
We 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 you
Applicants should have a PhD in Philosophy, awarded before the start date of September . 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 offer
As 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 scheme
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Immigration loan
Relocation scheme for certain posts
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme
Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
