Associate Professor of Philosophy

Department: Department of Philosophy
Location: University Park
Salary: £32,080 to £35,608 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date: Monday 05 January 2026
Reference: ARTS272625

About the Role

The Department of Philosophy seeks to appoint a Teaching Associate with expertise in metaphysics, continental philosophy, and philosophy and mortality.

This fixed-term, full-time post runs from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2027.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Spring semester: Contribute to teaching and assessment for the Level 1 module Mind, Knowledge, and Ethics (Ethics), and supervise/assess some undergraduate dissertations.

• Autumn semester: Convene and teach some or all of the undergraduate modules:

  • Metaphysics, Science, and Language (Level 1, 10 credits)

  • Continental Philosophy (Level 2, 20 credits)

  • Philosophy and Mortality (Level 3, 20 credits)

• Responsible for assessment in each module, marking coursework and/or exams as appropriate.

• Adapt and edit course materials from previous years to suit your teaching approach.

• Provide pastoral support to students and contribute to departmental administration.

Essential Requirements:

• PhD in Philosophy (awarded or to be awarded by the time of appointment).

• Excellent track record of delivering quality teaching to undergraduate students.

• Teaching experience in at least some of the required areas.

• Ability to collaborate effectively and engage in professional development related to teaching.

Additional Information:

• The Department is inclusive, welcoming, and committed to diversity. Candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Shortlisting will be anonymous and based on criteria-based questions rather than CV or personal data.

Informal Enquiries:

• Contact Professor Fiona Ellis, Head of Department (email not for applications). Applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.

Further Details:

• Job Description/Role Profile available.

• The University of Nottingham is a supportive and inclusive community, proud to hold the Athena Swan Gold Award and a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2).

• Candidate guidance and information about benefits, relocation, and moving to the UK can be found on the University’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Moving to Nottingham pages.

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