Lecturer in Philosophy - Teaching & Scholarship (fixed-term)

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff University is seeking to appoint two Lecturers in Philosophy to 12-month fixed-term contracts on the Teaching and Scholarship pathway. These posts are to fill specific teaching needs for the academic year 2024-25.

The successful candidates will have established research records in political philosophy or social epistemology and records of high-quality teaching. 
   
The successful applicants will contribute to teaching provision across Philosophy’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, within the fields identified above. An ability and willingness to teach in other areas of philosophy will also be advantageous.

The successful applicants will enhance Cardiff’s distinctive provision in philosophy through innovative approaches to module delivery and assessment, along with a commitment to delivering excellent student experience.  
  
They will advance the School’s ambition to be a creative and inclusive community and will engage effectively with academic, professional, and public institutions and groups to enhance the School’s profile.

These are full-time positions (35 hours per week), available from 01 September 2024 until 31 August 2025.
  
Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6).   New appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale.   

Interviews expected to take place w/c 05/08/24.

Interested applicants are invited to contact Professor Jonathan Webber (WebberJ1@cardiff.ac.uk / +44 (0)29 2087 5660) for further information.  

Closing date: Sunday, 21 July 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Closing date: Sunday, 21 July 2024

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