Lecturer in Philosophy

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Philosophy to play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual future of our students. 

We are looking for a Lecturer in Philosophy on a permanent, full-time (35 hours a week) contract, to join Birkbeck's School of Historical Studies. 

As Lecturer, you will have: 

Area of Specialization: Open

Ability to teach in at least two of the following areas is essential:

• ethics of AI;
• AI and philosophy of mind;
• ethics or political philosophy;
• ancient philosophy;
• philosophy of gender;
• continental philosophy;
• engaged philosophy.

Ability to start in January 2026 would be a significant advantage.

The position is tenure-track.

This is your chance to be part of a centre of excellence at Birkbeck, University of London.

Contract

Permanent, full-time contract, 35 hrs a week. Closing date: Thursday 28 August 2025, Interview dates: Friday 3 or 10 October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be required to give a research presentation as well as an interview. Open for Visa Sponsorship.

Applications should include a CV and writing sample. (The writing sample should be a maximum of 10,000 words and demonstrate your best work. It may be published or unpublished, a journal article, or book chapter or something else.) Please include the writing sample at the bottom of your CV, within the same word document, as you will not be able to submit two separate documents.

Salary and benefits

£43,636 rising to £60,018 per annum. Grade LLEC, quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Professor Robert Northcott, at r.northcott@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. www.birkbeck.ac.uk/jobs

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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