Lecturer in Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Birkbeck College, University of London

Department of Philosophy
School of Social Sciences, History, and Philosophy
 
Ref: 11019
One year fixed term, full time position 

We seek to appoint a philosopher with outstanding teaching and research potential. The successful candidate will have a teaching competence within all or some of Metaphysics, Philosophical Logic, Formal Logic, Epistemology. 

Candidate Requirements

You will be able to offer research supervision up to doctoral level in your area of specialization, and also to contribute teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses.

It is expected that you have a PhD in a relevant subject area or be very close to completion. It is desirable that you have a track record in research, and experience of teaching at first-degree level. Effective communication skills are essential, as are willingness and competence in carrying out administrative jobs required for the efficient running of the department.

Further Information

This post is tenable from 1 September 2013.

Salary to be negotiated: minimum £34,307 per annum inclusive of London Allowance

This job is full time and fixed term for one year. The salary quoted above is inclusive of London allowance. The initial salary award will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. The appointment may be subject to a probationary period. Birkbeck also provides a generous defined benefit pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and other great benefits. 

The closing date for completed applications is Friday 28 June 2013.

Presentations to the Department and interviews will take place on Thursday 11 July 2013. 

Informal inquiries about this post may be directed to the Assistant Dean of the Department of Philosophy, Professor Anthony Price, a.price[at]bbk.ac.uk.

Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief, and sexual orientation.