Assistant Professor in Development Studies x 3

The Department of Politics and International Studies is seeking to appoint three Assistant Professors in Development Studies, based in the Centre of Development Studies, from 1 September 2023. 

The successful candidates are expected to contribute positively to the teaching-intensive Centre. The post-holder will: (i) deliver teaching for the MPhil and the PhD programmes in Development Studies; (ii) take on a range of necessary administrative duties in the Centre and Department; (iii) conduct original research of international standards; (iv) contribute to other teaching in the Department where appropriate. 

Candidates must be able to show evidence of research of international standing, demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute collegially to the life of the Centre and the Department, and possess a flexible approach to teaching and administrative duties. 

The Centre engages in the research and teaching of social, political, economic, and cultural changes in the Global South. We encourage applications from all areas of development studies and the study of global inequality, broadly defined. Thematically, preferences may be given to the following areas (in no particular order of ranking): (i) climate change, bio-diversity, and the developing world; (ii) cultural processes and representation of the Global South; (iii) structural change and economic development; (iv) colonialism, imperialism, and global economic history; and (v) economic geography; (vi) work, migration, refugees, and humanitarianism. In terms of geographical expertise, for at least one of these posts, we seek specific knowledge and engagement with Africa. The Centre of Development Studies sees the diversity of ideas and backgrounds as a source of strength and creativity, especially in the context of global inequality and development. We strongly encourage candidates from BAME backgrounds to apply

Further information about the Department and Centres can be found at:

www.polis.cam.ac.uk

https://www.devstudies.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for this post is 10 March 2023

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38985.

Enquiries about applications should be addressed to the Departmental Administrator, Ms Emma King (ek564@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference UE34940 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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