University of St Andrews 
St Andrews, United Kingdom Offer Summary
The University of St Andrews is seeking an Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) for a fixed-term six-month position starting January 4, 2027. Based in St Andrews, United Kingdom, this role within the Department of Philosophy requires a PhD and strong teaching skills in moral and political philosophy, including aesthetics and metaethics. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from diverse backgrounds. The salary ranges from £38,784 to £46,049 per annum pro rata. Benefits include a hybrid working environment, 14.5% pension contribution, 34 days annual leave plus public holidays, relocation support, and various staff discounts. Applications close on November 13, 2026, with interviews scheduled for December 11, 2026. The university emphasizes equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
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Project Description
We wish to appoint a Fixed-Term (6 month) Education Focused Associate Lecturer within the Department of Philosophy. You will be a scholar with a commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the broad field of moral and political philosophy (incl. aesthetics and metaethics).
The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds.
Candidates should hold a PhD in philosophy. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential.
For further information and informal enquiries, please contact Dr Lisa Jones at philhod@st-andrews.ac.uk
In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews.
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5%
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Interview date: 11 December 2026
Job description: AO2072RS FPs.pdf
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School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies
Salary: Grade 6 / £38,784 - £46,049 pa pro rata
Start date: 4 January 2027
Fixed term: 6 months
