Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Normative Ethics or Political Philosophy

The School of  Philosophy at Australian Catholic University invites applications for this Lecturer / Senior Lecturer level continuing position based on one of ACU’s campuses in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane (location by negotiation).

The area of specialisation is Normative Ethics and/or Political Philosophy. Areas of competency are open, but background in decision theory and/or democratic theory would be an advantage. Applicants should have a PhD in Philosophy in one of the areas of specialisation.   

The successful applicant will be expected to have a strong track record in both research and teaching. The appointee will contribute to teaching and curriculum development across the School’s coursework program; conduct high-quality research and publish with highly-ranked international journals and book publishers, seeking external funding for research projects; supervise Honours and Higher Degree (including PhD) students; and engage in internal and external service as appropriate. Understanding of the University's Catholic identity and mission is essential.

The position start date in 2026 is negotiable.  

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and research-intensive National School of Philosophy, that has colleagues based across campuses in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Together with colleagues located in other university organisational units, the School is part of a larger Philosophy ecosystem at ACU that comprises one of Australia's largest centres of philosophical expertise. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs of learning informed by innovative and responsive curriculum design, and a growing doctoral program that is supported by international linkages and opportunities for student mobility. Our research expertise spans a range of areas of philosophical specialisation and methodology. Striving for excellence in research and teaching, School staff are committed to socially-engaged and rigorous intellectual encounter with our students and with research collaborators across the globe.

The closing date for applications Is 2 February. For full consideration, applications should be received by then. Review of applications will begin shortly after the closing date.

Applications are to be submitted via the ACU applications website. For short-listees, scholarly achievements, future research directions and teaching experience will be explored through the interview process.   

Inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to Prof. Richard Colledge ([email protected]).