Philosophy Teaching Associate (20-Month Cambridge Role)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge seeks a Teaching Associate in Philosophy to provide temporary cover for 20 months from January 4, 2027. The role is based in the Faculty of Philosophy in Cambridge and requires a PhD in Philosophy or imminent completion, with active research plans in philosophy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching expertise, including Frege at 2nd-year level and 1st/2nd order logic at 3rd-year level, with flexibility to teach other areas.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or near completion by start of appointment.
• Active research in philosophy.
• Ability to teach Frege at 2nd-year level and 1st/2nd order logic at 3rd-year level; other courses in logic welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver up to 40 lectures per academic year (24 in first partial year).
• Supervise MPhil students and examine at undergraduate and MPhil levels.
• Contribute to administrative functions of the faculty.
• Opportunity to participate in College teaching for additional remuneration.

Skills

Philosophy teaching

Frege

Logic

Undergrad teaching

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

University of Cambridge seeks a Teaching Associate in Philosophy to provide temporary cover for 20 months from January 4, 2027. The role is based in the Faculty of Philosophy in Cambridge and requires a PhD in Philosophy or imminent completion, with active research plans in philosophy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching expertise, including Frege at 2nd-year level and 1st/2nd order logic at 3rd-year level, with flexibility to teach other areas.