Associate Professorship of Philosophy and Public Policy
Overview
The Blavatnik School of Government and Wadham College are seeking an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Public Policy to join the school. The position begins in the academic year from September 2027 or soon thereafter. This full-time, fixed-term role is based on site at the Blavatnik School of Government located at the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter in Oxford.
Who can apply
Candidates should hold a doctorate in philosophy or related fields addressing normative questions concerning government and public policy, such as ethics, political philosophy, political theory, or philosophy of law. Applicants need an emerging global reputation for excellence in their field, an ability to teach current and future public leaders, and a strong interest or existing engagement with policymakers. Women and Black and minority ethnic candidates are particularly encouraged to apply due to under-representation in academic posts at Oxford.
What you get
The appointment is associated with Wadham College and offers a salary on Grade 36S ranging from £58,265 to £77,645 per annum. In exceptional cases where a candidate has previously established an appropriate level of academic distinction, the title of full professor may be awarded at appointment with a commensurate salary. Faculty members generally allocate up to sixty percent of their time to research, publication, and policy engagement, and forty percent to teaching, assessment, and administration.
Requirements
Appointees must engage in public policy and contribute to institutional advancement, which are evaluated alongside teaching and research criteria for the confirmation of appointment after an initial period. The average teaching load normally must not exceed 288 teaching units per year without approval.
How to apply
Applicants must submit a full curriculum vitae, a supporting statement, and three current academic reference letters. References may be uploaded directly or emailed by referees to the designated recruitment email address by the application deadline.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 30 November 2026.
About University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Teaching there is documented from the late eleventh century, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the world, although its exact founding date is unknown. It has no single central campus, and its buildings are spread throughout the city. Every student belongs to a college, and the colleges operate alongside the university's academic departments, which are grouped into divisions.
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