Senior Teaching Associate In Philosophy

Interview Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024

The Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Senior Teaching Associate in Philosophy. This is a fixed-term, nine-month post at 0.7 FTE, to start on 16 September 2024.

The Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion is an interdisciplinary department that is looking to build upon its substantial track record of high quality research, engagement and teaching. We are looking for a colleague who:

• has a PhD or is near to completing their PhD in Philosophy
• has an excellent track record of research-led teaching in Philosophy
• has the experience and ability to teach in some or all of the following areas: metaphysics; logic and language; critical thinking
• can demonstrate interdisciplinary strengths between Religion, Politics and Philosophy;
• has the ability to engage, motivate and support students
• can make a flexible contribution to teaching and administration in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion

You will have experience of teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates, and the ability to attract students and provide high quality, research-led teaching in Philosophy. Your teaching development will be supported by a mentoring system within the Department and a range of departmental and faculty level teaching development activities.  

The Department is proud of its Athena Swan Award and is committed to the Race Equality Charter application process. The Department works on the advancement of equality, progression, and success for all and welcomes applications from people in all diversity groups, particularly women and ethnic minorities.

About the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR)

PPR is a vibrant, diverse and growing department of 47+ academic staff based in Lancaster University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Politics, Philosophy and Religion | Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University is highly ranked and research-led and situated near the historic city of Lancaster. The North West of England offers high standards of living, beautiful countryside, including the Lake District, and excellent national and international transport connectivity. 

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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to: Prof Alison Stone a.stone@lancaster.ac.uk  or the HoD Prof Robert Geyer r.geyer@lancaster.ac.uk   

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