Senior Teaching Associate in International Political Economy

The Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Senior Teaching Associate in International Political Economy (IPE). This is a fixed-term, nine-month post at 0.6 FTE, to start on 1 October 2024.

The Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion is an interdisciplinary department that is looking to build upon its substantial track record of high quality research, engagement and teaching. We are looking for a colleague who:

• has a PhD or is near to completing their PhD in IPE or a related field
• has an excellent track record of research-led teaching in IPE
• has the experience and ability to teach in some or all of the following areas: IPE theories and issues, IPE and the Global South and International Relations
• has the ability to engage, motivate and support students
• can make a flexible contribution to teaching and administration in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion

You will have experience of teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates, and the ability to attract students and provide high quality, research-led teaching in IPE. Your teaching development will be supported by a mentoring system within the Department and a range of departmental and faculty level teaching development activities.  

The Department is proud of its Athena Swan Award and is committed to the Race Equality Charter application process. The Department works on the advancement of equality, progression, and success for all and welcomes applications from people in all diversity groups, particularly women and ethnic minorities.

About the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR)

PPR is a vibrant, diverse and growing department of 48+ academic staff based in Lancaster University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Politics, Philosophy and Religion | Lancaster University

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