Location: | St Andrews |
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Salary: | £45,585 to £56,021 per annum. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 17th September 2024 |
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Closes: | 9th November 2024 |
Job Ref: | 438060 |
Start: 1 September 2025
The University of St Andrews invites applications for a Lectureship in Philosophy of Science, within the Department of Philosophy at the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies. The position will commence on 1st September 2025.
The Department is interested in applicants with expertise in philosophy of science broadly construed, including, besides the philosophy of the natural sciences, the philosophy of the social sciences as well as philosophy of psychiatry, philosophy of medicine, philosophy of climate science, and critical perspectives on science.
The lecturer is to extend and strengthen the Department’s record of excellence in the production of original research and the provision of outstanding teaching by:
We particularly encourage applicants whose teaching and/or research is focused on non-Western philosophical traditions.
Candidates will hold a doctorate in philosophy by the start date of the post. Please see the Further Particulars for more details concerning essential and desirable attributes.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to the Head of the Philosophy Department, Prof. Franz Berto, email: philhod@st-andrews.ac.uk, and/or to Prof. Jessica Brown, email: jab30@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.
Interviews will be held on 14 January 2025
Please quote ref: AC2506ML
Closing Date: 9 November 2024
Further Particulars: AC2506ML FPs.docx
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