Lecturer in Philosophy

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Edge gym discount

Professional development courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Job summary

The University of Leeds invites applications from an ambitious philosopher with expertise in moral and/or political philosophy to join the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science.

The successful candidate will lead an original research programme of international standard, contribute to teaching and student experience, and help grow CAMP's collaborative community within a dynamic, inclusive research environment.

Qualifications

• Seeking an ambitious philosopher with research expertise and teaching experience in moral and/or political philosophy.
• Ability to lead or direct an original, independent programme of research at an international standard.
• Contribute to a vibrant philosophical community within a Russell Group university.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an original research programme of international standard.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to the student experience.
• Engage with interdisciplinary collaborations and the CAMP centre to advance philosophy research.

Job description

Are you an ambitious researcher in Philosophy with the ability to carry out world-leading research and deliver an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University? Would you like to join and contribute to a vibrant philosophical community within the interdisciplinary School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science?

The School of Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science at the University of Leeds is seeking an outstanding philosopher with research expertise and teaching experience in moral and/or political philosophy, understood to comprise metanormative theory, moral psychology, normative ethics, political philosophy, and legal philosophy. The successful candidate will lead or direct their own original and independent programme of research at an international standard.

The philosophical community within the School is one of the largest and most vibrant in the UK. We have particular researchstrengths in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, ethics, and political philosophy. Research activity in the area of this post is supported by the Centre for Aesthetic, Moral and Political Philosophy (CAMP). The School has the ambition to be a dynamic and welcoming community renowned for both its academic excellence and its impact on policy, practice, and public life. We value an inclusive working and learning environment and our aim is to develop a diverse staff and student community reflective of this.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!