Lecturer (Teaching) in Philosophy of Science

About us

UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) seeks to appoint one Lecturer (Teaching) in Philosophy of Science to contribute to taught undergraduate modules, and to undertake related academic support duties. This is a part-time (50% FTE), fixed-term appointment, available from 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2028.

We interpret science, technology and society broadly. Areas that we are interested in, and are relevant to this position include, but are not restricted to: Philosophy of Science, Science and Ethics, and Research Ethics, Metaphysics of Science, Epistemology of Science.

We welcome and especially encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, from any minority group. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants as these are underrepresented groups in our department.

About the role

The main duties of the post will involve:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the subject area.
• Complete marking for these modules in a timely fashion.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with the modules and with STS degrees.
• Contribute to the academic life of the department.

The specific module assigned to this post will likely include:

• HPSC0004 Philosophy of Science 1
• HPSC0050 Philosophy of the Natural Sciences
• HPSC0085 Knowledge, Explanation and Classification in Science
• Teaching and/or assistance on teaching on further modules as directed.

Assigned modules may be subject to change. Particulars about the modules are online in the module syllabus: www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/hpsc.

Additional duties and or modules may be assigned, including assistance with assessment on other modules, personal tutoring responsibilities, one-off sessions with undergraduate and masters students, UG and PGT dissertation supervision and light enabling duties.

This post is not renewable. It is not subject to extension.

Please note that this position does not meet the requirements for visa sponsorship.

About you

The appointee will hold a PhD in an appropriate academic field by the time of appointment. If not degree-holding, they will show significant professional development in the area of the subject to be taught.

The post holder will have expertise in philosophy of science. They will have excellent teaching and presentation skills, as well as interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. For further details, please see the job description and person specifications at the bottom of this page.

The appointee must be available for teaching during the term and times scheduled. The approximate contact time commitment per module is 7.3 hours per week.

The post holder will be required to actively follow all UCL policies and regulations, such as Equal Opportunities. The staff member also has a responsibility to carry out their duties in a resource efficient way and actively support UCL’s Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives within the remit of their role.

Application process

As part of your application, please ensure that you include the following documents:

• CV;
• Cover letter (focussing, in particular, on teaching experience);
• A piece of recent writing.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact Giuseppe La Rosa, STS Departmental Manager. Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place in late June or early July 2026.