Departmental Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy

British Society; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford wishes to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy to cover teaching and other duties during the period the postholder acts as Proctor for their college. This fixed-term post runs for 12 months from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will deliver lectures in Ancient Philosophy to undergraduates and provide graduate teaching (classes or supervision) on the MSt in Ancient Philosophy and/or the

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy (or submitted by closing date).
• Outstanding research record for career stage.
• Ability to provide excellent teaching and graduate supervision.
• Willingness to undertake pastoral responsibilities and act as graduate/undergraduate assessor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures in Ancient Philosophy to undergraduates.
• Provide graduate teaching (classes or supervision) for MSt/BPhil.
• Deliver up to 32 lectures or classes to graduates or undergraduates.
• Participate in graduate and undergraduate examining and admissions as directed.

Skills

Lecturing

Graduate teaching

Classroom assessment

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

Location: 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 master’s 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 University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.

£40,178 to £48,700 per annum. Grade 7