At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Uehiro Oxford Institute and shape its strategic direction.
- Company: Join the prestigious University of Oxford and make a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation and the chance to influence ethical discussions.
- Other info: Opportunity to foster a vibrant intellectual community at a world-renowned institution.
- Why this job: Engage with diverse disciplines and tackle humanity's biggest questions.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and a commitment to interdisciplinary research.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 100000 £ per year.
Overview The University of Oxford is seeking a new Director to lead the Uehiro Oxford Institute (UOI).
The Uehiro Oxford Institute (UOI) is built around the fundamental question: “How should we live?”.
Through research, teaching and public engagement, it aims to address the most significant issues facing humanity in a well-informed, helpful, and ethically grounded manner.
Beginning as a research centre within the Faculty of Philosophy, UOI was established as an institute within the University’s Humanities Division in October 2024 thanks to generous support from the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education.
Though working closely with Philosophy and taking a philosophical approach to enquiry, the Institute is interdisciplinary by nature and engages both theoretically and practically across subject areas as diverse as law, psychology, medicine, technology and AI, history, theology, business, and the arts.
In collaboration with Oxford Lifelong Learning (formerly the Department for Continuing Education), UOI runs one of the University’s most successful programmes: the MSt in Practical Ethics.
The MSt is part-time, and attracts an unusually wide range of excellent students.
Responsibilities Lead and shape UOI’s institutional strategy, mission, and strategic direction.
Enhance the Institute’s reputation with external stakeholders and the wider public.
Foster a vibrant intellectual environment and develop relationships across and beyond the University.
Oversee interdisciplinary collaboration across law, psychology, medicine, technology and AI, history, theology, business, and the arts.
Qualifications Experience in interdisciplinary working and a commitment to philosophical methodology.
An excellent scholarly profile with a strong, relevant personal research record.
Strong strategic and people leadership skills, with the ability to translate vision into action for a new Institute with substantial potential.
Application Process To apply for this vacancy, please send a covering letter and CV to Uehiro@minervasearch. com.
Closing date for this role is midday on Wednesday 2nd September.
Compensation: Competitive. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Director employer: Uehiro Oxford Institute, University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the Uehiro Oxford Institute in a vibrant academic environment. With a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical inquiry, employees benefit from a supportive culture that fosters intellectual growth and public engagement. Located in one of the world's most prestigious universities, staff have access to extensive resources and a diverse network, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful work.
Contact Details:
Uehiro Oxford Institute, University of Oxford Recruitment Team
