Associate Professorship or Professorship of Ancient Philosophy

Christ Church and the Faculty of Philosophy are seeking to recruit an Associate Professor or Professor of Ancient Philosophy, with a Tutorial Fellowship to start from 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The Associate Professor/Professor will have an area of specialisation in Ancient Greek or Roman Philosophy. The successful candidate will have the potential to enhance the Faculty’s and College’s strong reputations in research, will have a proven record of internationally recognised scholarship and research in Ancient Greek/Roman Philosophy appropriate to their career stage, and will be expected to provide a high standard of research-led teaching (both undergraduate and graduate) for the Faculty and for the College. 

The ideal candidate will have a completed doctorate, or a completed doctoral dissertation submitted for examination by the advertised closing date for this position, in Philosophy, or a closely related field. They will have experience of teaching philosophy in a range of formats (e.g. lectures, seminars, and small groups) and evidence of being able to do so effectively, ideally at both undergraduate and graduate level. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the learning needs of highly able students are essential. 

The post is offered on a permanent basis upon completion of a successful review (the review is conducted during the first five years). Combined University and College salary: £55,755 - £74,867 per annum. An additional allowance (currently £3,155 per annum) would be made upon award of the title of Professor. A college housing allowance of £19,152 is also available. 

Further particulars, including instructions about how to apply, may be downloaded via the 'Apply' button above. The deadline for applications is Noon Monday 24 March 2025. 

Entry into employment with Christ Church and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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