Job Overview
The School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at the University of Leeds is recruiting a Lecturer in Philosophy.
The role focuses on moral and/or political philosophy, covering metanormative theory, moral psychology, normative ethics, political philosophy and legal philosophy.
The successful candidate will lead an original, independent research programme of international standard and deliver research-led teaching and student supervision.
The school is one of the largest philosophical communities in the UK, with research strengths across metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, mind, aesthetics and ethics.
The post is supported by the Centre for Aesthetic, Moral and Political Philosophy (CAMP) and its policy and public-life impact work.
Applicants must complete the online application form and upload a single PDF containing a CV, a 1–2 page research plan and a writing sample of up to 10,000 words.
Interviews are scheduled for 10–11 February 2027; the closing date is 22 November 2026.
Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Pekka Väyrynen, Deputy Head of School (Philosophy and History of Science).
Original company posting: https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=AHCPR1088