Assistant/Associate Professor (EXPIRED)

Assistant/Associate Professor (106707-1122)

Vacancy Type/Job category: Academic

Department: Philosophy

Salary: £43,414 - £51,805 per annum; Associate Professor: £53,353 - £61,823 per annum

Location: University of Warwick, Coventry

Vacancy Overview: Permanent position, 1.0 FTE.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Warwick is inviting applications for a permanent post in post-Kantian European Philosophy. Applications will be considered for Assistant or Associate Professor, with any appointment dependent on career stage and experience. We particularly welcome applications from members of groups currently underrepresented in philosophy.

We are seeking to appoint a philosopher with an international profile, commensurate with career stage, in post-Kantian European Philosophy. The successful candidate will have demonstrated capacity to further enhance our research leadership in this area and a track-record as a dedicated and successful teacher. We are especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our staff-student community. We are committed to a research-led approach to teaching and to providing our staff with an environment that supports developing their research and their teaching to the highest level.

You will join an ambitious, collegial, and welcoming department that is well-regarded internationally. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), we were ranked 8th overall. We were ranked 5th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

The University of Warwick is a top-100 global research university. Warwick’s success has been built on exceptional academic standards, combining creativity and intellectual rigour with agility, professionalism and sustainability. It aims to provide its students with a life-changing education, an outstanding student experience, and a global perspective as citizens of the future.

The University of Warwick is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The Department of Philosophy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, and the University holds an Athena SWAN Institutional Silver award.

For full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role and information on how to apply, please click on the Apply button.

All applications must be through our online application portal. In addition to the application form, please also upload a CV and a covering letter with a supporting statement. References and writing samples may be requested prior to shortlisting.

Potential applicants for this post are encouraged to contact the Head of Department, Professor Guy Longworth, at [email protected] , with informal enquiries or questions.

Job Description

You will undertake research, teaching, administration and other activities supporting the work of the Department and developing and enhancing its national and international reputation.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. To undertake original research leading to publications of the highest quality and, where appropriate, with the potential for significant impact.

2. To secure, in collaboration with others as appropriate, external funding through research grants.

3. To provide academic leadership in scholarship and teaching.

4. To undertake appropriate undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of the highest quality.

5. To perform administrative and pastoral responsibilities as may be assigned.

6. To demonstrate good citizenship within the Department and the University.

7. To engage in ongoing professional development.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not intended to be an exhaustive list but to provide guidance on the main aspects of the job.

Closing date: 8 January 2023.

Interview date: w/c 6 February 2023.

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