Philosophy

Location:  University Park 

Salary:  £33,966 to £45,585 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. 

Closing Date:  Friday 12 January 2024 

Reference:  ARTS572023

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Nottingham is looking to appoint a Teaching Associate to contribute to undergraduate and taught postgraduate teaching.

We want to continue to tackle the issues faced by underrepresented groups in philosophy whether in staffing, curriculum, teaching, the public face of the disciplines, or in other ways. And so, you will be able to demonstrate an ability to make a positive difference to issues of underrepresentation, through your experience, work, ethos, identity, or in some other way. 

We believe in an inclusive working environment for all. And so, we are welcoming, supportive, and caring, and pride ourselves on our positive community. Diversity is vital to our success and fundamental to our values. We are, therefore, particularly keen to receive applications from people who are currently underrepresented in Philosophy and other areas in the Arts, such as those of underrepresented genders (e.g., women, non-binary, trans) and people from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds.

Shortlisting is anonymous: we cannot see any personal data or the ‘Additional Information’ section in your application until shortlisting is completed. Shortlisting is by criteria-based questions based on the person specification, rather than CV or letter – for this reason we advise applicants to begin the application process as early as possible, so that you are aware of what we require.

About the role:

Your role as Teaching Associate will be varied and challenging. You will convene modules at any undergraduate levels, as required. Depending on student enrolments there will also be some teaching responsibilities on other undergraduate modules, dissertation modules, and MA modules. As a Teaching Associate you will be expected to:

• Deliver innovative teaching and curriculum design.
• Contribute positively and proactively to the teaching culture, especially considering issues of underrepresentation.
• Supervise and examine dissertation students.
• Support tutorial groups, developing their knowledge and learning skills.
• Take a proactive role in the pastoral support of students, dealing with sensitive issues.
• Be responsible for administrative duties.

This is a fixed-term, part time (10.86 hours per week) post, commencing 1st February 2024 until 30th June 2024.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Harold Noonan, Head of Department, email: harold.noonan@nottingham.ac.uk; please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details:

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Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

Applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration.  Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge webpages.