Poste en histoire des sciences

Teaching Fellow in History of Science

Call for applications


University of Leeds - School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (PRHS)

Location: Leeds

Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 Grade 7, per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract (18 months)

Placed On: 28th July 2023

Closes: 23rd August 2023

Job Ref: AHCPR1063


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Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out teaching in the area of History of Science? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University? Would you like to join and contribute to the vibrant HPS community, which is embedded within the interdisciplinary School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science?

The School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (PRHS) at the University of Leeds seeks to hire a fixed-term Teaching Fellow in History of Science.

As Teaching Fellow you will: contribute lecturing and/or tutoring to the teaching of Level 1 modules Introduction to the History of Science, Magic, Science, and Religion, and Darwin, Germs, and the Bomb, Level 2 history and psychiatry of mental illness, Level 3 science communication, and suitable MA level teaching; supervise Level 3 final year projects; and act as academic personal tutor. You will be leading several of these undergraduate modules. You will contribute to the teaching of a module that prepares students for undergraduate study within the arts and humanities. You will also have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to activities coordinated by the vibrant Centre for History and Philosophy of Science.

You will have submitted your PhD thesis (or be very close to submitting it) in the area of History of Science and have relevant subject expertise and teaching experience.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Prof Pekka Väyrynen, Deputy Head of School (Philosophy and History of Science). Email: p.vayrynen@leeds.ac.uk

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures

School/Institute: School of Philosophy, Religion & History of Science

Category: Teaching

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 18 months (Due to external funding constraints)

Closing Date: Wednesday 23 August 2023