At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach applied ethics to diverse university programmes and engage with students.
- Company: Join a vibrant community at the University of Leeds, a prestigious Russell Group University.
- Benefits: Enjoy 42 days of holiday, generous pension, and health perks.
- Other info: Access to personal development courses and on-site childcare.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in students' lives while advancing your academic career.
- Qualifications: PhD in Philosophy/Applied Ethics and relevant teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out teaching in Appled Ethics?
Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?
Would you like to join and contribute to a vibrant applied ethics community, which is embedded within the interdisciplinary School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science?
The School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (PRHS) at the University of Leeds seeks to hire a fixed-term Teaching Fellow in Applied Ethics to be a member of IDEA: the Ethics Centre.
Your primary teaching responsibilities will concern teaching applied ethics to students across a range of university programmes, chiefly programmes in the Faculty of Business, in Engineering and Physical Sciences, in Medicine and Dentistry, and in PRHS’s and IDEA’s own programmes.
You will have submitted your Ph D thesis in Philosophy / Applied Ethics by the beginning of the appointment and have relevant subject expertise and teaching experience.
What We Offer In Return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
- To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
- Prof. Simon Kirchin, Deputy Head of School (IDEA Centre). Email: s. kirchin@leeds. ac. uk
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Teaching Fellow in Applied Ethics in Leeds employer: University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration between academia and industry. With opportunities for hybrid working, generous holiday allowances, and a robust pension scheme, employees are supported in their professional growth while contributing to meaningful research and innovation initiatives.
