Lecturer in Philosophy

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Lecturer in Philosophy to join our esteemed School of Historical Studies, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual future of our students.

Salary range

£43,636 rising to £60,018 per annum

Contract type

Open ended

Mode

Full time

Grade

LLEC

Business Unit

School of Historical Studies

Closing date for applicants

10-Mar-2025

Ref No

2078

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a Lecturer in Philosophy to join our esteemed School of Historical Studies, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual future of our students.

As part of our Humanities & Social Sciences Faculty, you will have the opportunity to engage in both teaching and research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in your field.

As Lecturer in Philosophy, you will be part of the School of Historical studies, in the Philosophy subject group, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate courses. You will also contribute to shaping our exciting new curriculum and our vibrant research culture and environment.

As a Lecturer, you will:

The ideal Lecturer will have a specialist in Ethics and/or Political Philosophy. The ability to teach one or more of the following would be an advantage: Ethics of AI, philosophy of race, engaged philosophy. As well as:

This position is tenure-track.

This is your chance to be part of a bold and ambitious Historical Studies School, situated in the heart of London's historic Bloomsbury area. Apply now and take the next step in your academic career at Birkbeck, University of London.

Contract

Open-ended, permanent contract. Full-time, 35 hours per week which includes delivering lectures in the evening. Open for Visa Sponsorship. Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: Monday 10 March 2025 , Interview date: Tuesday 15 April 2025.

Salary and benefits

£43,636 rising to £60,018 per annum, Grade LLEC, quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

Enquiries

To learn more about the role, please contact Professor Robert Northcott at [email protected].

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact [email protected] providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered. www. birkbeck.ac.uk/jobs

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.