Lecturer in Political Science and Philosophy (fixed-term, three years) (EXPIRED)

Salary is competitive and not less than £41,041 (bottom of the pay band) pa incl. Starting date: 1 October 2013

This post is a temporary replacement for Professor Christian List, who has been awarded a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship and will be on research leave during the relevant period. The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Philosophy, Logic, and Scientific Method (50%) and in the Department of Government (50%) and should be able to teach in both Departments.

Candidates should work in one (or more) of the following areas: analytic political science (with philosophical interests), political or moral philosophy, rational or social choice theory, philosophy of the social sciences, philosophy of economics, philosophically oriented game theory. Candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. An interest in participating in the LSE's Political Theory and Choice Group research activities is also desirable.

Candidates should demonstrate analytically oriented research interests in the overlap of political science and philosophy. You should have excellent research and teaching skills, teaching experience and a developing record of high-quality publications. You should also be willing to contribute actively to the academic life of the two departments. You should have completed your PhD or be near completion by the time of appointment.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.

To apply for this post please go to ‘www.lse.ac.uk/Jobs’ and select “Vacancies”. Three letters of reference and two writing samples should be sent directly to [email protected]. Please see the ‘How to apply and notes for applicants’ document for more details. 

Applications must be received by 21 May 2013 (midnight UK time). Regrettably, we cannot accept any applications received after this date.