Lecturer in Russian Politics and International Relations

This is a 0.3 fte fixed term  lectureship in Politics and International Relations. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate modules on contemporary Russian politics and international relations. Other responsibilities will include the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and acting as a personal tutor. The successful candidate for this post will be have expertise on Russian politics as well as international relations. You will hold a good first degree and a doctorate in a relevant subject  area.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan University is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences sit alongside the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute. Student experience is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities, including digital and technical workshops, studios and gallery spaces designed to enhance learning and collaboration.

Situated within the Arts & Humanities Faculty, The Department of History, Politics and Philosophy brings together the expertise of over 50  academic staff. The Politics and International Relations team are a highly professional and collegiate group who have been proactive in establishing innovative programmes of study to serve the needs of a 300+ undergraduate and postgraduate student population. Our staff have a variety of research specialisms beyond digital politics including US foreign policy, the EU, political philosophy, civil society and social movement studies, energy politics, and critical approaches to international relations.

It is expected that the post-holder will join and make a contribution to one of the Faculty's research centres, ideally the Research Centre for Applied Social Science (RCASS). The successful candidate should accordingly have a successful research record commensurate with their career stage.

The anticipated start date for the successful applicant is September 2022.

For an informal discussion regarding the requirements of the role please contact Dr Steve Hurst (S.Hurst@mmu.ac.uk)

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.

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