Career Development Fellowship in Philosophy

Christ Church invites applications for a five-year Career Development Fellow (CDF) in Philosophy from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. This Career Development Fellowship is intended for an early-to mid-career scholar who wishes to further their experience of undergraduate teaching in Philosophy alongside their research.

The post-holder will be expected to deliver six hours per week of high-quality tutorial teaching, averaged over the three eight-week terms of the academic year, to undergraduates reading Philosophy. The fellow will be expected to carry out a forefront research programme in Logic and/or the Philosophy of Mathematics at a level comparable with that in leading departments worldwide. The role will involve undertaking and publishing research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, graduate supervision, and will also encompass administrative, governance, outreach, and pastoral duties.

The ability to demonstrate the skills necessary for successful tutorial and class teaching and teaching in formal lectures, including the ability to explain problems and ideas lucidly, to listen to students’ questions and views sympathetically, and to enthuse and inspire them is essential. Interest in the links between philosophy and artificial intelligence is desirable.

For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached Further Particulars.

Vacancy details

Grade 8: £49,119 – £58,265 (with a discretionary range up to £63,489) per annum (current rates), according to qualifications and experience. New appointments are usually made at the first point of the scale. Career Development Fellows receive a Fixed Term Allowance of £4,439 per annum (current rates).

5-year Fixed-Term Contract (starting 1 October 2026)

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact academic.recruitment@chch.ox.ac.uk. 

All enquiries will be treated with strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.