Job Description

The Faculty of Philosophy is seeking to appoint a temporary Teaching Associate in Philosophy for 12 months from 1 September 2025 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible after this date. This is a fixed-term post, and is to provide cover during the absence of another staff member.


This post requires teaching expertise at a level that is at the forefront of academic practice. Ability to teach central topics at undergraduate and Masters level in ethics and epistemology is essential. The ability to teach in other areas would be an advantage.


The person appointed will be required to give up to 40 lectures during the academic year, to supervise MPhil students, to examine at both undergraduate and MPhil level, and to contribute to the administrative functions of the Faculty.


The successful candidate will hold a philosophy PhD or about to be awarded their PhD by the beginning of the appointment. It is expected that applicants will have experience of successfully delivering and developing teaching at University level, including lectures, seminars and small group teaching, and the ability to work as part of a team.


The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to participate in College teaching for additional remuneration.


For your application to be considered, please ensure that you upload the following documents to your online application:


Cover letter CV, with publications Writing sample of recent work (not exceeding 10,000 words) The names and addresses of two referees who are familiar with your work. Please ask your referees to submit their references directly to references@csah.cam.ac.uk by the closing date.

This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.


Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Alexander Bird, Chair of Faculty, on ajb368@cam.ac.uk If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact the Schools HR team on SAHHR@admin.cam.ac.uk


The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Monday 28 July 2025. Interviews are planned for w/c 4 August 2025, subject to change.


Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.


Please quote reference GV46606 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


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