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Associate Tutor in Philosophy

Birkbeck, University of London - School of Historical Studies

Location: London
Salary: £59.91 per hour
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 2nd June 2025
Closes: 20th June 2025
Job Ref: 588176

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking an Associate Tutor to join the School of Historical Studies on a part-time basis this coming academic year 2025-26.

Within the School, Birkbeck teaches a range of Philosophy subjects. 

As Associate Tutor you would support the following modules:

  • The Philosophy of Nietzsche (term 1)
  • Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence: Minds, Machines and Meaning (term 1)
  • Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (term 2)
  • Language and Metaphysics (term 2)
  • Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science (term 2)
  • Themes in Twentieth Century French and German Philosophy (term 3)
  • Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (term 3)
  • Women in Philosophy (term 3)

You are asked to indicate on your application which modules(s) you are interested in applying for and your qualifications and skills to undertake them. Please also indicate any scheduling constraints, including terms, days and times.

Each module involves 15 hours of seminar teaching (90 minutes x 10 weeks). Additionally post holders will be expected to attend lectures. The seminar groups meet for one hour once a week after lectures. Lectures are 6-7.30pm, with seminars 7.30-9pm.

You will have knowledge and experience of teaching philosophy and be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience). Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

This is your chance to be part of the School of Historical Studies at Birkbeck, situated in the heart of London's historic Bloomsbury area - our research and teaching spans the whole of human history. 

If this sounds like the role for you - apply with us today. 

Contract

Fixed-term contract 2025-26. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. 

Closing date: Friday 20 June 2025. Interview date: Monday 30 June 2025. 

Salary

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £59.91 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked.

This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 6 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at  2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course. 

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact:

Dr Sophia Connell at s.connell@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk, providing your name and the job reference number of the position. 

While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered. 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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