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Job Description

Job Title: Lecturer in Philosophy of Technology
Salary: £49,250 – £60,321 year
Address: Philosophy Department, School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences
Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week).

The University of Edinburgh’s School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences seeks a Lecturer in Philosophy of Technology. This is a full-time, permanent job in the Department of Philosophy, with primary responsibility for the Centre for Technomoral Futures at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.

The Opportunity

Area of Specialisation (AOS): Philosophy of Technology.

Area of Competence: Open

We welcome applications from individuals working on a variety of themes in technological philosophy, such as the ethics and politics of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The selected applicant will contribute to the department’s developing expertise in this area while simultaneously doing interdisciplinary research at the Centre for Technomoral Futures.

The Philosophy Department is committed to a wide range of philosophical traditions and methodologies, and we welcome submissions from applicants with diverse approaches to philosophy.

For additional information, please see our comprehensive recruitment material [here].

Your Skills and Attributes for Success

● A PhD or equivalent qualification in Philosophy (or a related discipline) with a proven track record of innovative research.

● Exhibited proficiency in research, including publications in high-quality venues appropriate for career stage.

● Experience and dedication to teaching, shown ability to engage undergraduate and postgraduate students.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

What We Offer:

• A competitive remuneration (£49,250 – £60,321 per year), with annual increases based on continuing service.
• A stimulating and fulfilling environment for academic and professional development.
• Opportunities to participate in a varied, dynamic, and global academic community.
• Comprehensive employee benefits include ample vacation time, a defined benefit pension plan, family-friendly initiatives, and more. For a complete list of perks, please see our [staff benefits page].

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh has received a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its dedication to gender equality. We are also members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, which promote LGBT equality. We strongly welcome submissions from under-represented groups, including racial minorities and people of all gender identities.

Right to Work in the UK.

Before beginning employment, candidates must present documentation of their permission to work in the UK. We can sponsor overseas applicants for this position, who must meet the UK Home Office’s English language standards and apply for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key Dates

The application deadline is Friday, December 6, 2024, 11:59 p.m. GMT.

Interviews: Mid-late January 2025. Two weeks’ notice will be given to successful candidates.

How To Apply

Please deliver the following documents as pdfs:

Full CV

Cover Letter

Research statement (maximum two pages)

Teaching statement (maximum of two pages), including courses you want to teach (which may not be currently offered).

Also, please give the names of three referees.

If you are in the midst of finishing your studies or PhD, please provide pertinent timelines in your cover letter or CV.

We embrace varied career paths and urge candidates to share their professional and personal experiences as appropriate.

Application Information

Further information about the application process can be found [here].

Interview Process

During a two-day on-campus interview, shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver two presentations: one on their research and one on their teaching, to the Philosophy Department and the Centre for Technomoral Futures. CVs will be distributed to workers attending the presentations unless otherwise requested.

Contact for Informal Enquiries.

Prof. Michael Gill’s email is head.of.philosophy@ed.ac.uk.