Stipendiary Lectureship in Philosophy at Merton College, Oxford (U.K.)

Merton College proposes to appoint a Stipendiary Lecturer in Philosophy for one year commencing on 1 October 2013. The main duties of the post will be: to teach undergraduates reading Philosophy for six hours per week in full term and to assist in the co-ordination of the subjects involving Philosophy in the College.

The successful candidate will have completed or be about to complete a doctorate in Philosophy in a topic relevant to the teaching range required of this post holder. This will include at least two and preferably more of the following papers: Elementary Logic and General Philosophy for Mods and Prelims; Ethics, History of Philosophy from Descartes to Kant, and Philosophy of Mind, all for Finals. The ability to provide effective tutorial teaching to high-achieving undergraduates is essential.

The closing date for applications is noon on 5 April 2013. Further particulars are available at http://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/.