Lectureship in Liberal Arts and Religion/Philosophy (Teaching and Research)

Are you an academic with the ambition and proven abilities to carry out research and teaching in Liberal Arts, at the interface of Religion and/or Philosophy? Are you an enthusiastic and innovative educator and scholar who can contribute to our diverse curriculum and inspire students? Do you have an excellent research record and evidence of a growing international reputation in your field? Would you like to join the vibrant School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at the University of Leeds, and contribute to our mission to be a creative and inclusive community renowned both for its academic excellence and for its impact on policy, practice, and public life?

As a Lecturer, your teaching will be primarily in our flagship Liberal Arts programme, while also contributing to other programmes in our interdisciplinary School. You will teach at all levels of our varied undergraduate programmes, provide dissertation supervision, contribute to appropriate MA programmes, and supervise research students.

We are specifically looking for candidates whose research and expertise focuses on global (or non-western) religions, philosophies and/or worldviews, such as in Africana, Islamic, or South/East Asian contexts and traditions. You will be able to contribute to our Centre for Religion and Public Life and/or our Centre for Philosophy of Religion and Theology, while you are encouraged to also participate in other research centres in the School, the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, and the University where relevant.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

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

Professor Adriaan van Klinken, Deputy Head of School (for Theology and Religious Studies, and Liberal Arts).

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 01 Feb 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 per annum