Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Politics and/or International Relations X2

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). Our MA programme in International Studies and Diplomacy is widely recognised for its distinctive approach to policy-oriented postgraduate training, with a global focus that also covers the role of the US, Europe, and multilateral institutions in partnership with emerging powers. Preparation for careers in international affairs has long been a key strength of the Department.
About the Role: 

We are pleased to invite applications for twoLecturer / Senior (T&R) Lecturer positions in Politics and/or International Relations starting in the Autumn of 2024.  

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.

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

Closing date:  15th June 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 [email protected].