Lecturer (Teaching and Research) - Philosophy

• Salary Package: $123,435.00 plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
• Full-time, 4-year fixed term Teaching and Research position
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Professor Mark Alfano has been awarded an ARC Future Fellowship that commences in 2026. The School of Humanities at Macquarie University is seeking to employ a Lecturer to support the research program associated with the fellowship and to cover his teaching for four years. The role follows a 60 to 40 research and teaching split.

The role

The position holder will contribute to research and teaching within the discipline of Philosophy in the School of Humanities. The research duties include data collection, data analysis, agent based modelling of social epistemic networks, and the writing of research articles that form part of the fellowship program. The teaching duties involve co-teaching in discipline units. Likely areas of contribution include epistemology, philosophy of language, political philosophy, critical thinking, and ethics. The role calls for a candidate who is versatile and adaptable.

About you (Selection Criteria)

1. PhD in philosophy
2. A strong record of research publications
3. Teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: epistemology,
4. philosophy of language, political philosophy, critical thinking, and ethics.
5. Ability to work collegially in teams
6. Data collection and analysis skills

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Prof. Mark Alfano, mark.alfano@mq.edu.au.

Applications Close: Monday 6th of April 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST).

*** Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.