Lecturer / Associate Professor in Philosophy (open area)

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Greater London is seeking two appointments for Lecturers or Associate Professors in Philosophy. Candidates should possess a PhD in Philosophy and demonstrate excellence in research. Appointees will teach up to four modules annually, mentor graduate teaching assistants, and supervise students at multiple levels. The role includes opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits such as generous holiday allowances and pension schemes.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy awarded before start date.
• Evidence of excellence in philosophical research.
• Ability to manage teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research profile.
• Teach up to four full modules each academic year.
• Mentor and train graduate teaching assistants.
• Supervise undergraduates and postgraduate research students.
• Contribute to departmental citizenship.

Skills

Philosophical research excellence

Mentoring and training

Teaching at graduate and undergraduate level

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

About the role

Main purpose of the job

We are looking to make two appointments, in any area of philosophy and its history. The appointments will be made at either Lecturer (Grade 8) or Associate Professor (Grade 9) level. The 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)
• contribute to departmental citizenship. The appointees may also be required to carry out other specific tasks and duties, commensurate with the spirit of the role, as requested by the Head of Department

About you

A PhD in Philosophy, awarded before the start date. Clear evidence of excellence in philosophical research at a level commensurate with the grade of the job applied for (Lecturer or Associate Professor).

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below :

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On‑Site nursery
• On‑site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme : Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance