Philosophy Teaching Associate — Logic & Frege (20-month)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

College teaching

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Teaching Associate in Philosophy to provide temporary cover for 20 months from 4 January 2027. The post is based in the Faculty of Philosophy in Cambridge and requires a PhD in Philosophy or completion by the start date.

The successful candidate will pursue ongoing research in Philosophy and teach core courses including Frege, and 1st/2nd order logic at undergraduate and masters levels.

Qualifications

• Philosophy PhD or nearing completion by start of appointment.
• Ability to teach Frege at 2nd-year level and logic at 3rd-year level.
• Willingness to participate in college teaching for additional remuneration.

Responsibilities

• Give up to 40 lectures per academic year (24 in partial year).
• Supervise MPhil students and examine at undergraduate and MPhil levels.
• Contribute to administrative functions of the faculty.

Skills

Philosophy PhD

Teaching experience

Frege

First/Second-order logic

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Teaching Associate in Philosophy to provide temporary cover for 20 months from 4 January 2027. The post is based in the Faculty of Philosophy in Cambridge and requires a PhD in Philosophy or completion by the start date.

The successful candidate will pursue ongoing research in Philosophy and teach core courses including Frege, and 1st/2nd order logic at undergraduate and masters levels.