Fellowship in Ancient Philosophy 2017, University of Oxford, UK

Professor of Ancient Philosophy

Duties of the post

The Professor of Ancient Philosophy will be a member of both the University and the College community. She or he will be part of a lively and intellectually stimulating research community which performs to the highest international levels in research and publication, and will have access to the excellent research facilities which Oxford offers. The Professor will also have a role to play in the running of Keble College as a trustee of the college and member of its Governing Body.

The main duties of the post are as follows:

Research and Research Leadership

(i)  to undertake and publish research in ancient philosophy at an international level of excellence;

(ii)  to lead and encourage the research of other colleagues at all levels, and that of graduate students;

(iii)  to be active in applying for research awards;

(iv)  to promote the long-term development of ancient philosophy at Oxford, to encourage interest in the subject within the academic community and beyond, and to engage with relevant questions of public policy;

Teaching and Supervision

(v)  to give at least thirty-six lectures or classes per year (across at least two of the three University terms), in ancient philosophy, to both undergraduate and graduate students;

(vi)  to supervise graduate students at both masters and doctoral level;

(vii)  to train and guide research students and junior colleagues;

Examining

(viii) to take part in university examining as and when requested to do so;

Faculty administration

(ix)  to contribute appropriately to academic administration and leadership within the Faculty, which may include undertaking the role of Faculty Board Chair/Head of Department if asked to do so, and may include participating in fundraising or development initiatives.

Selection criteria

Applications will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below. Applicants should make sure that their application shows very clearly how they believe that their skills and experience meet these criteria.

Oxford is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Chairs of selection committees (known as electoral boards) will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity and fair selection and there will be both male and female members on the selection committee for this post.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

1. An outstanding record of published research in ancient philosophy, with proven potential for producing further substantial publications of the highest international quality.
2. A record of obtaining external funding for research, including individual awards.
3. A willingness to take a leading role in major research projects.
4. A record of successful graduate teaching and supervision.
5. Ability and willingness to train and guide research students and junior colleagues.
6. Ability and readiness to teach at an appropriate level to undergraduate audiences.
7. Ability to promote the long-term development of ancient philosophy at Oxford, and to inspire interest in the subject within the academic community and beyond, and  willingness to engage with relevant questions of public policy.

The University

The University of Oxford aims to sustain excellence in every area of its teaching and research, and to maintain and develop its position as a leader amongst world-class universities. Placing an equally high value on research and on teaching, the colleges, departments and faculties of Oxford aspire both to lead the international research agenda and to offer a unique and exceptional education to our undergraduate and graduate students.

Oxford’s self-governing community of scholars includes professors, readers, and associate professors, college tutors, senior and junior research fellows and over 2,500 other university research staff. The University aims to provide facilities and support for colleagues to pursue innovative research and outstanding teaching, by responding to developments in the intellectual environment and society at large, and by forging close links with the wider academic world, the professions, industry and commerce. 

Research at Oxford combines disciplinary depth with an increasing focus on inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary activities addressing a rich and diverse range of issues, from deciphering ancient texts and inscriptions using modern scientific and computational methods developed in Oxford, through to global health, climate change, ageing, energy and the effects on our world of rapid technological change.

Oxford seeks to admit undergraduate students with the intellectual potential to benefit fully from the college tutorial system and small group learning to which Oxford is deeply committed. Meeting in small groups with their tutor, undergraduates are exposed to rigorous scholarly challenge and learn to develop their critical thinking, their ability to articulate their views with clarity, and their personal and intellectual confidence. They receive a high level of personal attention from leading academics.

Oxford has a strong postgraduate student body which now numbers over 10,000, over 45% of students. Postgraduates are attracted to Oxford by the international standing of the faculty, by the rigorous intellectual training on offer, by the excellent research and laboratory facilities available, and by the resources of the museums and libraries, including one of the world’s greatest libraries, the Bodleian.

For more information click "Further official information" below.

This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:

https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/academic/index/ac23084j/