Assistant Professor in Moral Philosophy

This is a new post intended to increase the department's research strengths in moral and political philosophy, to support the highly successful PPE undergraduate programme, and to contribute to the establishment of appropriate MA programmes.

You will conduct philosophical research and teaching in the area of moral philosophy. You will have a clear research agenda in this area, and be willing and able to translate that agenda into credible external grant applications. You will be prepared to work in collaboration with colleagues within the Philosophy Department, and across PPE and the University and will be expected to participate as appropriate in the administration of the Philosophy Department, including the development of new initiatives in teaching and research.

You will have a proven record of achievement in research, with clear potential for and/or demonstrated excellence in publications, commensurate with your career stage. You will have undergraduate teaching experience, and experience of/or potential to engage in postgraduate teaching and have knowledge of applying for funding, and the potential to participate in collaborative grant initiatives and management.

All applications must be accompanied by a CV and covering letter. Writing samples and module outlines will be requested from candidates at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process and should not be submitted with the initial application.

Applications from female candidates and those from a minority ethnic background are particularly welcome as these groups are currently under represented within the department.

It is our intention to provide CVs to all staff in the department unless an objection is received from the candidate.

Interview date: 8 January 2013

The link below will take you to register/login to our applicant tracking system before you can complete the application form. You will be given the chance to upload a CV and up to one supporting document during the application process. You can save a partially completed form without submitting it as long as you return to complete it before the closing date. Minicom users can call 024 7615 0554 if they require any further help.

Please quote job vacancy reference number 72383-112.

The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Monday 17 December 2012.