"Philosopher in Ethics"

About the role

The Philosophy Department at King’s College London is seeking an outstanding philosopher with research expertise and teaching experience in Ethics (some teaching ability in Political Philosophy is also desired but not necessary).

The successful candidate will lead or direct their own original and independent programme of research at an international standard.

This is a full time, fixed term starting from 15th September 2025 until 31st August 2026.

About you

Essential criteria

1. A PhD in Philosophy or relevant related area awarded, defended, or submitted by time of application
2. Outstanding research achievement and potential, relative to career stage, for leading their own programme of research in any of the listed areas.
3. Relevant teaching competence and experience and outstanding ability to engage, teach, supervise and support undergraduate and postgraduate students. Experience of module design and management.
4. Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues; how they may impact on academic content and issues relating to student need.
5. The ability and willingness to manage administrative tasks as needed for the running of the Department, the Faculty and the College. Evidence of willingness to take on leadership roles with respect to the administration of the Department, Faculty, and College.

Desirable criteria

1. Research and/or teaching expertise or competence in other areas that will help widen or consolidate our curriculum.
2. Research that has non-academic impact and wider benefits beyond academia

Please submit the following materials with your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications
2. One recent piece of research (published or in ms) on a topic relevant to the post of no more than 8,000 words each (this may be an indicated portion of a larger piece of work).
3. Statement of current and future research plans (no longer than 500 words)
4. Supporting statement, detailing how you meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. (no longer than 250 words)

Presentations and interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held in early September 2025

Grade and Salary: £45,031 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

Job ID: 122985

Close Date: 27-Aug-2025

Contact Person: Andrea Sangiovanni

Contact Details: Andrea.sangiovanni@kcl.ac.uk