Asst/Assoc.Prof in Politics and/or Int'l Relations

Job title: Assistant Professor  (Lecturer)/ Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) positions in Politics and/or International Relations x2
Department: Politics and International Studies 
Contract Type: Full-Time (Permanent) 
Salary: Grade 8 - £49,803.29 - £58,613.29 & Grade 9 - £60,239 - £69,132 p/a incl. London Allowance
Location: Bloomsbury WC1H 0XG, London  
 
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges 

About the Department:  

The SOAS Department of Politics and International Studies is a world-leading, research-led department, ranked 5th in the UK and 17th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023).  

The Department is known for its combination of both academic and professional training in politics and international relations with a focus on the politics and international relations of the Global South (Asia, Africa, and the Middle East). 
 
About the Role: 

We are pleased to invite applications for two Lecturer / Senior (T&R) Lecturer positions in Politics and/or International Relations starting in the Autumn of 2025.  

The role holder will be expected to contribute to—and shape—the Department’s research profile as well as   the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Apart from the publication of outstanding academic research, the role holder will convene and teach both general and specialist modules (individually and with others), advise both undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, supervise PhD theses (pending completion of a probationary period), and provide pastoral care for students. The role holder will also be expected to work in a collegial and collaborative manner with both academic and non-academic staff across the Department and the School.

Within the discipline of Politics and International Relations, the search is open as to disciplinary subfield and research specialism. Regional expertise is valued, and some experience running both on-campus and online modules, including Executive Education modules, will be beneficial.

Further information on key criteria for the role can be found in the Job Description and the Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities. 

How to Apply: Please complete the online application form and upload your CV publications. and a supporting statement. 

Closing date:  30th November 2024 
Interviews:  TBC 

For more information on the role, including a full list of its duties and responsibilities please consult the Job Description and Person Specification found in the job pack attached.  

For informal inquiries please contact the Head of Department, Professor Matthew J. Nelson, at mn6@soas.ac.uk. 

Further information: 

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk 'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract. SOAS will support visa applications for this role where possible. 

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.