Professor – AC2480ML

We wish to appoint a minimum of two (2) Professors within the School of International Relations—with the ability to appoint three (3). The people appointed will be outstanding scholars in any field of International Relations with a proven track record of producing research outputs of the highest international standing and with great impact potential, securing significant grant funding and leading high quality externally funded research projects. The successful candidates will also be expected to have a range of interests which strengthen and complement those within the School and make an outstanding contribution to the field’s advancement through research (i.e. outputs, engagement/impact, contribution to the discipline).  They will be expected to prominently represent the University of St Andrews in the UK and international communities.  

Candidates will hold a doctorate in a cognate discipline and will be expected to be capable of teaching the subject to honours and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds.  The primary criteria for appointment will be evidence of an outstanding internationally recognised research record, a clear programme of anticipated research activity for the coming years and a significant research funding record.  

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including: ·        

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays  
• Financial contribution to relocation        
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions         
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies         
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services        
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel       
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Professor Phillips O’Brien, Head of School.Email: [email protected] .   

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/ .

Interviews will be held on 23 May 2024

Please quote ref: AC2480ML

Closing Date: 29 March 2024

Further Particulars: AC2480ML FPs.doc

Salary: by negotiation
Start: 1 September 2024