The Faculty of Philosophy wishes to appoint an Associate Professor (or Professor) in the Philosophy of Mind, in association with a Tutorial Fellowship at St. Hilda’s. The successful candidate will have an Area of Specialization in Philosophy of Mind, together with a broad range of philosophical interests. This post is available from 1 September 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a permanent appointment (subject to initial probation).

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in advanced research and must be able to provide research-led teaching and supervision at all levels, undergraduate and graduate. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide small-group undergraduate teaching for St Hilda’s College, in the form of tutorials, on a range of subjects at both introductory and advanced levels.

Candidates must demonstrate a research record of international standing appropriate to the stage of their career; the ability to deliver excellent teaching; the ability to supervise graduate students; and a willingness to undertake administration and pastoral responsibilities on behalf of St Hilda’s and of the University. Candidates should hold a completed doctorate, or a completed doctoral dissertation submitted for examination by the advertised closing date for this position, in Philosophy or a closely related field.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7 March 2019.  Interviews are expected to be held during April 2019.