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Notice
AISB opportunities Bulletin Item
Lectureship in Philosophy of Mathematics, Oxford (U.K.)
University Lecturership in Philosophy of Mathematics (Lady Margaret Hall) in Association with a Tutorship and Official Fellowship in Philosophy The Faculty of Philosophy and Lady Margaret Hall propose to appoint to a University Lecturership in Philosophy, in association with a Tutorship and Official Fellowship, with effect from 1 October 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter. The Area of Specialisation for this post is Philosophy of Mathematics. The successful candidate must be able to provide research-led teaching and supervision in this area at all levels, undergraduate and graduate. Applications from candidates whose work complements the research and teaching of the Faculty will be especially welcome. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide teaching for the College, in the form of tutorials, on a range of introductory (i.e., first-year) and advanced (i.e., second-year and beyond) Philosophy subjects for undergraduates. Candidates should refer to the further particulars for full details of the teaching requirements for this post. Candidates should have received a doctorate by 1 October 2013, or at least have submitted a completed doctoral dissertation for examination by that date, but candidates who do not meet this requirement may be considered if they have attained a comparable level of publication. The successful candidate must demonstrate a research record of international standing appropriate to the stage of his or her career; the ability to deliver excellent tutorial teaching and to give lectures and classes; the ability to act as an examiner; the ability to supervise graduate students; and a willingness to undertake administration and pastoral responsibilities on behalf of both the College and the University. The combined College and University salary for this post will be on a scale from £42,883 to £57,581 (as at 1 August 2012) per annum. Additional College allowances are available as set out in the further particulars. The postholder will have an office in Lady Margaret Hall. Further particulars, including details of how to apply, are available here. Applications must be submitted by email to jobs@philosophy.ox.ac.uk no later than 12.00 noon on 18 January 2013. The University of Oxford and Lady Margaret Hall are Equal Opportunities Employers Further information: http://www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/university_lecturership_in_philosophy_of_mathematics_lady_margaret_hall |



