Lecturer in Philosophy

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Lectureships in Philosophy – Teaching and Research

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff University is seeking to appoint three new colleagues in Philosophy on the Teaching & Research pathway.

One post is in social epistemology. One post is in philosophy of mind and psychology. The third appointment will be made either in social epistemology or in philosophy of mind and psychology. Across all three posts, we are especially interested in candidates with an ability to teach feminist philosophy.

Candidates should have an established expertise and proven portfolio of research relevant to the above fields, a proven ability to publish research outputs such as papers in academic journals of at least national standing, and the enthusiasm and drive to contribute to our reputation for high quality and impactful research.

The successful candidates will teach across our increasingly popular suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, employing and perhaps building upon our engaging and innovative approaches to classroom practice and assessment.

The successful candidates will engage effectively with academic, professional, and public institutions and groups to raise the School’s profile, cultivate strategic alliances, and enhance the School’s ambition to be a creative and inclusive community renowned for both its academic excellence and its impact on policy, practice, and public life.
All three posts are full-time (35 hours per week) on open-ended contracts. Posts to commence on 1 September 2024.
Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6).  New appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale.
For enquiries about the post please contact Jonathan Webber ([email protected] ) for further information.  

Date advert posted: Friday, 8 December 2023

Closing date: Thursday, 4 January 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Job Description

Main function

To deliver research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, carry out research leading to publication, pursue excellence in both research and teaching, and inspire others to do the same.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• To conduct research within social epistemology or within philosophy of mind and psychology, contributing to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals, conferences and/or other research outputs, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students. 
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals.
• To give conference/seminar papers at a local and national level.
• To participate in School research activities.

• To design and deliver teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team.
• To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work, and the pastoral care of students of Cardiff University.
• To inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.
• To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master’s students and the co-supervision of PhD students.
• To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students.
  

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial, and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions, etc., regionally and nationally, to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for
• collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.

• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of Lecturer.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.

• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

Additional Information

Candidates are asked to submit the following with their application:

• A covering letter explaining and evidencing the strength of their candidacy for this post and detailing their plans for a strong submission to the next Research Excellence Framework exercise.
• A full curriculum vitae and list of publications.

When submitting/uploading your supporting document, please ensure that you include the vacancy number in the document name.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a 20-minute presentation to staff on their current and future publication plans and on how their appointment in this post would enhance research and teaching in philosophy at Cardiff University.

The School of English, Communication, and Philosophy hosts over 1000 undergraduates and some 130 postgraduate students. We specialise in taking distinctive approaches to philosophy, language, literature, and creative writing. Around 65 academic staff are supported by a dedicated team of professional services colleagues.

Philosophy was included in the School’s single submission to the ‘English Language and Literature’ panel of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. The submission was ranked 16th in the UK on GPA, 4th for Impact, and 5th for Research Power, with 92% of its research activity rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

We are members of the South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership, funded by the AHRC.

For further information, please contact Jonathan Webber ([email protected] ).

Job Category

Academic - Teaching & Research