Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ethics and/or Politics (E&R)

About the role:

The Philosophy Department at King’s College London is seeking an outstanding philosopher (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer) with research expertise and teaching experience in Ethics and/or Politics. The successful candidate will lead or direct their own original and independent programme of research at an international standard.

The Department of Philosophy is one of the largest and most distinguished in the UK. We have particular research strengths in the history of philosophy, philosophy of mind and psychology, philosophy of language and linguistics, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of science and ethics and political philosophy.

This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. A PhD in Philosophy or relevant related area (awarded or viva passed) at time of appointment
2. Lecturer: outstanding research achievement and potential, relative to career stage, for leading their own programme of research in Ethics and/or Politics. Senior Lecturer: outstanding research achievement and evidence of leading their own programme of research in Ethics and/or Politics.
3. Relevant teaching competence and experience and outstanding ability to engage, teach, supervise and support undergraduate and postgraduate students. Lecturer: Experience of module design and management; Senior Lecturer: Demonstrable education leadership in module design and management
4. Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues; how they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student need.
5. The ability and willingness to manage administrative tasks as needed for the running of the Department, the Faculty and the College. Lecturer: Evidence of willingness to take on leadership roles with respect to the administration of the Department, Faculty, and College. Senior Lecturer: Evidence of leadership and initiative in undertaking administrative duties.

Desirable criteria

1. Research and/or teaching expertise or competence in other areas that will help widen or consolidate our curriculum.
2. Research that has non-academic impact and wider benefits beyond academia.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information:

Please submit the following materials with your application:

• Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications
• One recent pieces of research (published or in ms) on a topic relevant to the post of no more than 8,000 words each (these may be an indicated portion of a larger piece of work); another piece of 8,000 words will be requested in the event you are short-listed, and will serve as a ‘pre-read’ paper during your presentation.
• Statement of current and future research plans (no longer than 500 words)
• Cover letter explaining your suitability to the post (no longer than 500 words)
• Names and contact details of two referees

Presentations and interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held on 7-8 May 2025. The start date for the post is 1st September 2025.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

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