University of Bristol
Lecturer in Philosophy of Physics
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The Role
The University of Bristol’s Department of Philosophy is recruiting a Lecturer in Philosophy, with specialisation in Philosophy of Physics and teaching competence in Philosophy of Science and Early Modern Natural Philosophy.
This is a primarily teaching-orientated role for a fixed-term period of 9 months. However, work will be assigned so that the role-holder will have the capacity to participate in the research activities of the department.
What will you be doing?
The appointee will be expected to contribute to the delivery of the Department of Philosophy’s undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, and to engage in teaching-related administration and curriculum development. This will include:
- Delivering lectures and seminars at undergraduate and MA level
- Marking essays, exams, and other forms of assessment
- Supervising and marking undergraduate dissertations and MA independent-study essays
- Undertaking any necessary teaching-related administration
- Providing pastoral support to students
- Participating fully in the daily life of the department
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You should apply if
- You have a PhD or near completion (due to complete your viva before December 2026) or equivalent research experience in an academic, industrial or clinical setting equivalent to a PhD.
- You have some experience of teaching undergraduate students.
- You specialise in Philosophy of Physics and have teaching competence in Philosophy of Science and Early Modern Natural Philosophy.
- You’re able to teach undergraduate students in your areas of specialisation and competency on all levels.
- You’re able to supervise final-year essays on a broad range of philosophical topics.
- You have undergraduate level training in Physics (including through the study of Joint-Honours degrees or Mathematics).
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Additional information
- Contract type: Fixed-term until 30/09/2027 (cover position)
- Work pattern: Full-time
- Grade: J
- Salary: £44,746 - £50,253 per annum
- School/Unit: School of Arts
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 7th October 2026
For informal queries please contact: Emanuele Ratti emanuele.ratti@bristol.ac.uk
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- ACAD108723 PW3 Lecturer Job Description.pdf
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