JOB DESCRIPTION

School of Humanities and Social Inquiry / Discipline of Philosophy

• Fixed Term, full-time appointment (3 years)
• Level B: $100,306 - $115,840 + 17% superannuation 

The University of Wollongong’s School of Humanities and Social Inquiry (HSI) is seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Philosophy for a 3-year position beginning in January 2022. HSI consists of a collection of Disciplines, including Philosophy, History, Sociology, Politics, Indigenous Studies, Cultural Studies, and Languages and Linguistics. The School is home to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of International Studies, and the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics degrees. The Discipline of Philosophy has strengths in philosophy of science, philosophy of cognition, and bioethics.

The position will contribute to teaching, research, and graduate supervision. Candidates must have strong record of research and be committed to high quality teaching. The area of specialisation must include applied ethics, with an ability to teach undergraduate subjects in environmental philosophy and global ethics. Candidates should also be able to teach in either existentialism or philosophy of mind. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Philosophy by the closing date for applications.

You will be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process.  For further information about this position, please contact Dr Patrick McGivern, Philosophy Discipline Leader, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry via patrickm@uow.edu.au.

Position Description

Closing Date: Sunday 21 November 2021 11:59 PM

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion.  We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

ABOUT US

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

 Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities brings people and place to life, and from that, our desire to think, examine, express and create. As a faculty, we act collectively for positive social change. 

Our purpose is to provide the foundation in knowledge and inspiration for living and to work towards a better life for everyone, particularly those who are most vulnerable in society. We promote ways in which people can live meaningful, healthy, secure and sustainable lives as well as improving our  understanding of human thought, culture and art, to advance an inquisitive, harmonious and equitable society.