Vacancy for honours teaching in 2026, UP Philosophy
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Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem
Oct 22, 2025, 1:37:25 AMOct 22
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Good morning colleagues
PART-TIME TEMPORARY LECTURESHIP for Honours semester module
Department of Philosophy, University of Pretoria
The UP Philosophy Department is seeking a part-time, assistant/temporary lecturer to instruct the following courses during the first semester in 2022:
Description of modules
FIL 710 History of Philosophy (1st semester)
A study of selected texts and/or themes from the history of philosophy.
Department of Philosophy, University of Pretoria
The UP Philosophy Department is seeking a part-time, assistant/temporary lecturer to instruct the following courses during the first semester in 2022:
Description of modules
FIL 710 History of Philosophy (1st semester)
A study of selected texts and/or themes from the history of philosophy.
FIL 712 Contemporary Philosophy (2nd semester)
Critical investigation of the work of key authors or themes in recent philosophy, with some likely emphasis on metaphysics, epistemology, the philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, or a related field.
Details
• There is one 3-hour seminar per week to around 15 students.
• Teaching is in-person face-to-face.
• The lecturer is responsible for the setting and marking of all assessments.
• The course content is set, although negotiation on the module topics will be possible.
Minimum Requirements:
• A Masters Degree in Philosophy;
• Teaching experience and teaching evaluations;
• Experience with Blackboard online platform;
• Availability to teach on UP’s Hatfield campus;
• SA citizenship or a valid work permit for the period in question at the time of application.
Strong Recommendation:
• A PhD in Philosophy
Critical investigation of the work of key authors or themes in recent philosophy, with some likely emphasis on metaphysics, epistemology, the philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, or a related field.
Details
• There is one 3-hour seminar per week to around 15 students.
• Teaching is in-person face-to-face.
• The lecturer is responsible for the setting and marking of all assessments.
• The course content is set, although negotiation on the module topics will be possible.
Minimum Requirements:
• A Masters Degree in Philosophy;
• Teaching experience and teaching evaluations;
• Experience with Blackboard online platform;
• Availability to teach on UP’s Hatfield campus;
• SA citizenship or a valid work permit for the period in question at the time of application.
Strong Recommendation:
• A PhD in Philosophy
• Teaching experience at honours level.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. Preference may be given to UP postgraduate students.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.
Deadline for applications: 15 November 2025, to emma.rutt...@up.ac.za
Applications should include:
1. A CV that includes your academic record; courses tutored/lectured, and contact details of two references;
2. A teaching portfolio that includes evidence of teaching ability and student evaluations of courses taught;
3. A brief outline of a course you would suggest to teach given the description of the module above;
4. A cover letter motivating your suitability;
5. Proof of SA citizenship or valid work permit.
Kind regards
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. Preference may be given to UP postgraduate students.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.
Deadline for applications: 15 November 2025, to emma.rutt...@up.ac.za
Applications should include:
1. A CV that includes your academic record; courses tutored/lectured, and contact details of two references;
2. A teaching portfolio that includes evidence of teaching ability and student evaluations of courses taught;
3. A brief outline of a course you would suggest to teach given the description of the module above;
4. A cover letter motivating your suitability;
5. Proof of SA citizenship or valid work permit.
Kind regards
Emma
Prof Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem Professor and Head: Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities Chair: UNESCO World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology Member: Global Future Council on Autonomous Systems WEF Associate Editor: Science and Engineering Ethics Member: Women4EthicalAI (UNESCO) Member: AI Ethics Experts without Borders (UNESCO) | a: Room 20-02, Level 20, Humanities Building University of Pretoria Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028, South Africa t: +27 (0)12 420 5779/2326 |
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Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem
Oct 22, 2025, 1:50:51 AMOct 22
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Apologies - dates corrected in version below.
Good morning colleagues
PART-TIME TEMPORARY LECTURESHIP for Honours semester module
Department of Philosophy, University of Pretoria
PART-TIME TEMPORARY LECTURESHIP for Honours semester module
Department of Philosophy, University of Pretoria
The UP Philosophy Department is seeking a part-time, temporary lecturer to instruct the following courses during 2026:
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