Assistant Professor in Islamic Philosophy, University of Cambridge
Job Description
Cambridge’s Faculty of Divinity is hiring an Assistant Professor in Islamic Philosophy, starting 1 September 2027. The salary is £47,389 to £59,966 a year and applications close on 16 October 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Assistant Professor in Islamic Philosophy
- Where: Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge
- Salary: £47,389 to £59,966 a year
- Reference: GF50963
- Apply by: 16 October 2026
Read the official University of Cambridge advertisement before you apply.
About the work
The postholder is based in the Faculty of Divinity on West Road, Cambridge. The appointment runs from 1 September 2027.
Teaching is a substantial part of the post. The appointee teaches on the Undergraduate Tripos, the Advanced Diploma and the MPhil, supervises doctoral students, and takes on administrative duties within the Faculty. The advertisement sets the teaching load at around 40 to 48 lecture-room contact hours across the three terms of the academic year, with a substantial contribution to Part II of the Tripos.
The Faculty of Divinity teaches philosophy of religion alongside theology and the study of religion, so the post sits in a department where Islamic philosophy is read in conversation with other traditions.
What you need
- A doctorate in Islamic Philosophy
- Either a proven record of, or demonstrable potential for, high-quality research and publication in any aspect of Medieval Islamic Philosophy
- The ability to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to supervise doctoral students
Pay
The advertised range is £47,389 to £59,966 a year. This is a fixed-term post.
How to apply
Apply online through the Cambridge job page. Quote reference GF50963 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Check this first. The University states that it has a responsibility to ensure all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you are applying from outside the UK, read the visa position for this post before you spend time on the application.
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Hiring institution: University of Cambridge
Official advertisement: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
How to prepare for this application
- Medieval Islamic Philosophy is named specifically. Make your fit to that period explicit.
- The teaching load is published. 40 to 48 contact hours a year, so prepare a teaching statement that engages with the Tripos.
- Quote the reference, GF50963. Cambridge asks for it on the form and in every email about the post.
- Check your right to work in the UK. Every Cambridge advert carries this condition, and it is the usual reason an overseas application stalls.
About the University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and is one of the world's leading research universities. Its research posts are advertised centrally at jobs.cam.ac.uk, with each department running its own selection.