Job Description

Ref Number

B03-02446

Professional Expertise

Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support

Department

UCL SLASH (B03)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,374 51,860

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

30-May-2025

About us

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The Department of Philosophy at UCL is one of the leading philosophy departments in the UK. In the 2021 REF, 60% of our overall profile received the top grade (4*), the highest of any UK philosophy department.



We offer several undergraduate degree programmes. Undergraduate first-year modules usually involve two hours of lectures per week; second-year modules usually involve a one-hour lecture plus a one-hour seminar per week; third year modules usually involve two hours of seminars per week.



We offer taught master's programmes, and a prestigious research master's and PhD. Graduate-level modules usually involve two hours of seminars per week.



The department has great advantages as a centre of research activity. The extraordinary number of research seminars, talks and lectures that take place in the various London colleges, the Institute of Philosophy in the University of London, the Institute of Classical Studies, the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy, all offer a wealth of opportunities.



As London's Global University, we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds are underrepresented in Philosophy.

About the role

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The posts are offered on a one-year fixed term contract, full-time basis, with a start date of September 2025.

Main purpose of the job

The successful candidates will be expected primarily to provide teaching, supervision and associated administrative duties.



We will make four appointments, in three areas:


Early Modern

Metaphysics

Practical (two positions), i.e. ethics / politics

General duties and responsibilities

Each appointee will teach three modules (total) over the course of the academic year. We have specific modules that need to be taught (please see the job description for details). Teaching involves, inter alia:


delivering lectures / seminars

holding office hours

setting and marking essays / examinations;

supervising graduate teaching assistants (depending on module-enrolment).


Each appointee will also:


supervise BA and MA dissertations,

act as a personal tutor for students.




The appointees may also be required to carry out other specific tasks and duties, commensurate with the spirit of the role, as requested by the Head of Department.

About you

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Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or be soon to be awarded one. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in the areas to be taught, with an aptitude for teaching and be committed to fostering a positive learning environment for students.

Application

Please click on the link to apply.

Applicants will need to submit:


a CV; one writing sample, totalling no more than 12,000 words; a cover letter, of no more than two sides (A4), indicating the Area in which you are applying

Applicants will also need to arrange for two referees to submit letters of reference prior to the deadline. These should be sent to philosophy.letters@ucl.ac.uk

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts;

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance


Visit: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion