Philosophy Teaching Associate: Logic & Frege Focus (Temp)

Economics Network; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The University of Cambridge, Faculty of Philosophy, seeks a Teaching Associate in Philosophy to provide temporary cover for 20 months from 4 January 2027. The role is based in the Faculty of Philosophy in Cambridge.

The successful candidate will hold a philosophy PhD by the start date and be actively pursuing research in Philosophy. They will teach central topics, including Frege at 2nd-year level, and 1st and 2nd order logic at 3rd-year level, with potential to teach other areas.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy by start date or awarded by beginning of appointment.
• Active research in Philosophy throughout the period.
• Ability to teach central topics including Frege at 2nd-year level and logics at undergraduate/masters level.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching expertise

Frege logic (2nd-year)

First- and second-order logic

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

The University of Cambridge, Faculty of Philosophy, seeks a Teaching Associate in Philosophy to provide temporary cover for 20 months from 4 January 2027. The role is based in the Faculty of Philosophy in Cambridge.

The successful candidate will hold a philosophy PhD by the start date and be actively pursuing research in Philosophy. They will teach central topics, including Frege at 2nd-year level, and 1st and 2nd order logic at 3rd-year level, with potential to teach other areas.