Philosophy in St John’s St John’s admits around 13-15 undergraduates each year to read Philosophy, always as part of a Joint Schools degree with one or two other subjects. Specifically, St John’s admits students for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics; Philosophy and Modern Languages; Philosophy and Theology; Philosophy and Psychology; and Classics (Literae Humaniores).
The salary will be £14,784 per annum: this is based on a 0.375 FTE of point 1 of the University scale, grade 7, currently £39,424 per annum (inclusive of Oxford weighting) and is dependent on experience and qualifications; this figure will be adjusted to the equivalent of university scale point 1, grade 6 for candidates who do not hold a doctorate. The appointee may have paid by College or reclaim, teaching & scholarship expenses of up to £500 per term during the course of their appointment, subject to approval in advance by the Senior Tutor. There is currently an entertainment allowance, currently £357 per year. The post will carry some SCR dining privileges, subject to availability. A teaching room, which may be shared, may be provided, subject to availability.
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Closing date for applications is the 12th June 2026.