School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Full-time and open-ended, with Hybrid working
This role is being recruited to either a Lecturer (grade 7 from £47,389 to £56,535 per annum) or Senior Lecturer (grade 8 from £59,966 - £67,468 per annum) in Philosophy - APPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO MAKE IT CLEAR WHICH POST THEY ARE APPLY FOR IN THEIR SUPPORTING STATEMENT.
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
The Department of International Relations, Politics and History (IRPH) at Loughborough University is looking to appoint a high calibre individual to diversify and strengthen the team delivering Philosophy on its popular Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons). An ability to teach and supervise across politics, philosophy and economics would therefore be helpful.
While we welcome applications from all philosophers, we are particularly keen to appoint someone who can strengthen and expand our vibrant PPE community, especially applicants whose research and teaching interests address the intersections of politics, philosophy, and economics.
This might include, but is not limited to:
- applicants with research and teaching interests in the philosophy of science (including, among others, the philosophy of social science and the philosophy of economics)
- analytical moral, legal, and/or political philosophy (including approaches drawing upon non-western traditions)
- philosophy informed by experimental or quantitative methods; or epistemology and the philosophy of language, especially approaches to epistemology and the philosophy of language addressing areas of political significance.
A willingness to teach introductory philosophy, including the history of philosophy, will be an advantage.
About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
About the Department
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is a diverse and inclusive School delivering excellence in learning and teaching, research, and enterprise across the Social Sciences and Humanities. Inter-disciplinarity and international encounters are fostered across six departments: Communication and Media; Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy; English; Geography and Environment; International Relations, Politics and History (IRPH); and Law.
The Department of IRPH is a high-performing department within the University, the higher education sector and internationally, undertaking outstanding and impact-generating research; offering a transformative education and student experience, equipping students for diverse career destinations; and supporting staff to thrive in their careers. It is committed to critical education; being a cohesive, supportive community for both staff and students; diversity and inclusion; research excellence; making interdisciplinary connections in research and teaching; and working collaboratively to make change in the world.
About You
- You are authoring high-quality peer-reviewed outputs (e.g. journal articles, monographs)
- You can demonstrate an ability to perform teaching duties to high standards (including module and VLE design, teaching delivery, assessment and marking, and supervision)
- You want to join and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team in an inclusive working environment
Why should you Apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. Staff from under-represented groups in higher education and the philosophy discipline are particularly encouraged to apply.
If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Alexandre Christoyannopoulos, Head of Department of IRPH, via email to [email protected].
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below:
Lecturer (grade 7)
Senior Lecturer (grade 8)
Application Process
For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact [email protected]. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Interview Date: 5 October 2026
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus
Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
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