Lecturer in Political Philosophy (T&S)

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 29 June 2026

The Role

The School of Geography, Politics and Sociology seeks to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer (T&S) in Political Philosophy.

The Politics Unit in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology is home to a diverse and friendly community of staff and students, committed to world-leading research and excellent, innovative teaching. We conduct interdisciplinary and diverse political philosophy research and teach political philosophy and political theory at all degree levels.

We are based in the refurbished Henry Daysh Building, bringing our school community closer together.

You will contribute to teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will teach on our core Stage 2 UG module POL2090 ‘Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion: Social Issues in Contemporary Political Philosophy’, and provide crucial teaching capacity for team-taught modules, including POL8068 ‘The Moral Limits of the Market: Public Policy Projects’. You will also advise UG and PGT dissertations and final year projects and contribute to the provision of academic advising to our student body.

You will have experience of teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates. Ideally, you will have a track record of innovative teaching practice.

You will have a track-record of publications in political philosophy in high impact journals and other outlets commensurate with your career stage. You will be collegial and keen to develop your academic career in a collaborative environment that values and supports teaching, research, and engagement.

This is a full time, fixed term position available for the duration of 12 months.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Dr Maarja Lühiste [email protected] and Dr Nicola Mulkeen [email protected].

Key Accountabilities

Teaching and Learning

• Design and deliver high quality teaching and learning material, resources, and activities to students in line with School and Faculty teaching objectives and timetable requirements


• Teach on undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including co-teaching team taught modules


• Provide a range of timely student support to enhance the student experience and achievements. Set, mark, and assess course work and examinations, providing timely and effective feedback to students


• Provide academic advising and pastoral support (when appropriate, obtaining specialist support and advice)


• Supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ dissertations and research projects


• Evaluate own practice and presently have or a willingness to work towards a category of Fellowship with the HEA

Research and Innovation 

• Plan, organise and carry out scholarship research, to ensure the contribution of new knowledge, insight, and innovation to the relevant field of political philosophy to base your teaching on


• Contribute to the wider internal and external research and scholarship community e.g. by reviewing journal articles, active engagement with relevant university research clusters, and membership of professional bodies


• Where appropriate participate in formal knowledge transfer activities and consultancy

Engagement and Impact

• Promote the University’s values and support widening access to our programmes and facilities to people who have historically had little involvement in universities


• Develop programmes of teaching which include knowledge sharing with the private and public sectors, and with civil society, with especial reference to marginalised and disadvantaged social groups


• Contribute to professional development in your field by active membership of learned societies and professional institutions

Administration and Management 

• Take responsibility for a defined management or administrative role such as Module Leader, Academic Advisor, and/or other duties as agreed with the Head of Unit


• Contribute to the wider work of the School, Faculty and University through input to project teams, working groups and committees

The Person

• You will be collegial and keen to develop your academic career in a collaborative environment that values and supports teaching, research and impact. You will be enthusiastic about discussing political philosophy with students and non-academic audiences

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Experience of lecturing, seminar teaching, assessment, and/or dissertation supervision in the subfield of political philosophy


• Experience of providing academic guidance and/or pastoral care to students


• Experience of providing support or mentoring to students


• A track record, commensurate with your career stage, of published research in political philosophy in high impact journals and other outlets

Attributes and Behaviour

• Commitment to maintaining and supporting a diverse and inclusive working environment, in which all colleagues and students are treated fairly and respectfully


• Excellent organisational, time management and presentation skills


• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative


• Willingness and ability to act in a collegial manner, making a positive contribution to maintaining and enhancing a collaborative environment that values and supports excellent teaching, research, and impact


• Willingness and ability to assume administrative responsibilities

Qualifications

• You will hold a PhD in Political Philosophy or a relevant discipline

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 29414