About us

The Department of Philosophy at UCL is one of the leading philosophy departments in the UK. In the 2021 REF, 60% of our overall profile received the top grade (4*), the highest of any UK philosophy department. We offer several undergraduate degree programmes. Undergraduate first-year modules usually involve two hours of lectures per week; second-year modules usually involve a one-hour lecture plus a one-hour seminar per week; third year modules usually involve two hours of seminars per week.

We offer taught master’s programmes, and a prestigious research master’s and PhD. Graduate-level modules usually involve two hours of seminars per week. The department has great advantages as a centre of research activity. The extraordinary number of research seminars, talks and lectures that take place in the various London colleges, the Institute of Philosophy in the University of London, the Institute of Classical Studies, the Aristotelian Society and the Royal Institute of Philosophy, all offer a wealth of opportunities.

About the role

The post is offered on a one-year fixed term contract, full-time basis, with a start date of January 2027.

Main purpose of the job

The successful candidate will be expected primarily to provide teaching, supervision, and administrative duties associated with the following modules:

• ‘Philosophy of Space and Time’

• ‘Formal Epistemology’

• ‘Science and Pseudoscience’.

Duties will also include supervision of dissertations.

The appointee may also be required to carry out other specific tasks and duties, commensurate with the spirit of the role, as requested by the Head of Department.

Closing date

15th October 2026, 11:59pm BST

About you

Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or be soon to be awarded one.

Applicants must demonstrate expertise in the areas to be taught, with an aptitude for teaching and be committed to fostering a positive learning environment for students.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts;

• On-Site nursery

• On-site gym

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

• Discounted medical insurance

Visit: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion