Lecturer (Philosophy)

• Conduct high-impact research and provide high-quality teaching.
• Full-time on a tenurable basis.
• Start date is July 2025.
• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Humanities offers a rich intellectual environment spanning Philosophy, History, European Languages, English and Literary Studies, and Gender Studies. As well as undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the School supports an active research program. The School offers an undergraduate major in Philosophy and contributes a significant amount of the curriculum in the Bachelor of Human Rights and the Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.

About the opportunity

• Conduct high-impact research in moral and political philosophy, and seek to secure research funding, either independently or collaboratively
• Provide high-quality teaching, unit coordination, and student supervision in moral and political philosophy (broadly construed), contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs and creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Actively participate in the governance and academic community of the School and University, contributing to team meetings, program development, and promoting diversity and inclusion principles.

About you

• A PhD in Philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to produce high-quality research in moral or political philosophy (broadly construed).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness (relative to opportunity) to seek external research funding.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop, co-ordinate, and teach high-quality undergraduate and honours units at all levels in the general area of moral and political philosophy, broadly construed.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles.

Position description: PD [Lecturer, Philosophy] [518821].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lachlan Umbers at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 12:00PM AWST on Wednesday, 11 December 2024.

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

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