Lecturer (EXPIRED)

Lecturer

Vacancy Number: ACAD100986

School of Arts

£35,256 - £37,394 per annum

The Department of Philosophy intends to appoint a lecturer in value theory. The University invites applications from candidates who have an outstanding record of research or outstanding research potential in this area.

The Department of Philosophy is known for the high quality of its research and teaching in various areas of philosophy, and there are thriving interdisciplinary links with arts, social and natural sciences, law and medical humanities. In recent years the department has been very successful in attracting grant income and hosts several active research projects and many postdoctoral researchers and teaching fellows as well as permanent staff. The undergraduate community is diverse with many students from other parts of the university as well as a large single honours programme and various taught masters programmes. A significant number of our recent research students have gone on to prestigious postdoctoral positions. Members of the department are also very active in various forms of outreach, public engagement, and media.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues in the Department of Philosophy, and, depending on area of specialization, will develop and build on interdisciplinary links in research and teaching with other colleagues in the University.

See links from www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/Philosophy/ for further details. Interviews will take place in September 2014

Contact for informal enquiries : Professor James Ladyman, [email protected] Timescale of appointment : To commence in January 2015. Contract: Open-ended.

The University of Bristol is committed to equality and we value the diversity of our staff and students.

To apply please visit our web site at www.bris.ac.uk/jobs enter the vacancy number into the job search and follow the link to the on line application process.

The closing date for applications is 20th August 2014.