Associate Professorship of Philosophy and Public Policy

University of Oxford; Oxford; In loco; GBP 58.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Blavatnik School of Government and Wadham College invite applications for an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Public Policy to join the School in September 2027 (or soon thereafter) in Oxford. You will contribute to high‑level research, teaching, and policy engagement within a world‑leading interdisciplinary environment.

You will hold a doctorate in philosophy or related fields, educate current and future public leaders, and engage with policymakers, balancing 60% research and policy

Competenze

• PhD in philosophy or closely related field.
• Experience in teaching philosophy or public policy.

Mansioni

• Conduct research, publish, and engage with public policy practitioners.
• Teach and supervise students, balancing academic and administrative duties.

Conoscenze

Policy engagement

Public policy

Ethics

Political philosophy

Formazione

PhD in Philosophy

Descrizione del lavoro

Location

Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Grade and Salary

Grade 36S: £58,265 - £77,645 per annum

In exceptional cases, where the candidate has previously established an academic standing at an appropriate level of distinction, the title of full professor may be awarded at the time of appointment alongside a salary more commensurate with the title.

Employer

Blavatnik School of Government in association with Wadham College

Position

The Blavatnik School of Government and Wadham College are recruiting an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Public Policy to join the School in the academic year from September 2027 (or soon thereafter).

About the School

As a school committed to this vision of a world better led, better served and better governed, the Blavatnik School teaches current and future leaders to tackle this century’s most pressing public policy challenges. We are proud of our academic excellence and independent and academically rigorous research, together with our ability to bring people together across disciplines and sectors to share knowledge, exchange ideas and create solutions.

Appointment Details

The appointment will be made in association with Wadham College. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the academic life of an engaging and interdisciplinary community which unites students and Faculty at all levels and across a wide range of intellectual approaches.

Role and Expectations

The School is one of the world’s leading academic institutions for research, teaching, and public leadership development in the area of government. The Associate Professorship will bring to the School an academic with an emerging global reputation for excellence in an area or areas of philosophy and public policy. You will have a doctorate in philosophy or related fields concerned with normative questions around government and public policy – including political philosophy, ethics, political theory or philosophy of law – and be equipped to teach in an inspiring way to current and future public leaders. You will be engaged with policymakers, or keen to engage with them.

The general expectation is that members of faculty will devote up to 60% of their time to research, publication and policy engagement, and 40% to teaching, assessment, and administration. The amount of teaching must not normally exceed an average of 288[1] teaching units per year without approval by the Divisional Board. All Associate Professors are expected to engage in public policy and to contribute to institutional advancement – both of which are part of the criteria for confirmation of appointment after an initial period of office, along with teaching and research.

Additional Information

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under‑represented in academic posts in Oxford.

We are committed to equality and valuing diversity

[1] One hour lecture, 3 units; one hour paired tutorial, 1 unit; one doctoral student, 24 units; and other types of teaching to be weighted proportionally. This tariff is subject to local variation.

£58,265 to £77,645 per annum, Grade 36S