Departmental Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy

University of Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Oxford invites applications for a Departmental Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy to cover the duties of the current postholder during their proctorial responsibilities. This fixed-term appointment runs for 12 months from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will teach Ancient Philosophy to undergraduates and provide graduate teaching and supervision for the MSt in Ancient Philosophy and the BPhil.

Formación

• PhD in Philosophy or related discipline, or submitted PhD by closing date.
• Evidence of outstanding research record.
• Ability to provide excellent teaching and graduate supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver lectures in Ancient Philosophy to undergraduates.
• Provide graduate teaching and supervision for MSt/BPhil students.
• Undertake duties as directed by the Chair, including examining.
• Contribute to graduate and undergraduate admissions processes.

Conocimientos

Teaching ability

Graduate supervision

Research excellence

Educación

PhD in Philosophy or related field

Descripción del empleo

Departmental Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy

The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6GG

The Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford wishes to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy to cover the teaching and other duties of a permanent postholder during the period that they will act as Proctor for their college. This post is fixed term for 12 months, commencing on 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The person appointed will be expected to be able to deliver lectures in Ancient Philosophy to undergraduates, and to be able to provide graduate teaching (classes or supervision) on the MSt in Ancient Philosophy and/or on the BPhil masters course. The successful candidate will be asked to undertake further duties, as directed by the Chair of the Philosophy Faculty Board, including delivering up to 32 lectures or classes to graduates or undergraduates, graduate supervision and admissions, and graduate and undergraduate examining.

The successful candidate should normally have received the degree of PhD or DPhil in Philosophy, or a closely related discipline, or at least have submitted a completed doctoral dissertation for examination by the closing date for applications to this post.

Candidates must have an outstanding research record appropriate to the stage of their career with evidence of, or evidence of potential for producing, significant research in the area of Ancient Philosophy. They must provide evidence of the ability to provide excellent teaching and must have the ability and willingness to assume pastoral responsibilities associated with undergraduate and graduate teaching, and to act as an assessor at graduate and undergraduate level.

The deadline for all applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on16 November 2026. Candidates should ask their referees to submit reference letters directly to [e-mail] later than this date.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.