Lecturer in Political Theory (Teaching & Research)

About the Role

The School of Politics and International Relations is pleased to announce that we are seeking an exceptional scholar to take up the position of Lecturer in Political Theory.

The postholder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School, Faculty and University, and the wider research field of Political Theory. They will work with a diverse community of colleagues and students to deliver excellent teaching and research in the field of Political Theory.

About You

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Politics/Political Theory or related discipline. You will have a developing reputation for internationally excellent research and high-quality publications. The school is host to a pluralist group of political theorists, and we have a strong tradition in critical and continental theory. While not essential, we are particularly interested in applications from candidates with a specialist in democratic theory or comparative political theory.

You will teach on, and take leadership of, core political theory modules, offer research supervision, and contribute broadly to teaching and research within the school. You will understand the opportunities and challenges involved in teaching a diverse student cohort.

About the School

The School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s leading Politics and International Relations departments. It was ranked 7th overall among UK higher education institutions in the 2022 REF. The school has grown rapidly over the past five years and is now home to 50+ academic staff. It has recently expanded to include Sociology as well as Politics and IR in its teaching and research. It is home to a highly diverse cohort of students and offers a broad-ranging and methodologically plural curriculum in the fields of Politics and International Relations.

Queen Mary offers a range of work life balance and family friendly, employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The school welcomes applications from women, ethnic minority, neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates with disabilities. All applicants will be assessed fairly against the same criteria and will be shortlisted according to experience and merit as appropriate.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is full time permanent appointment with an expected start date of 1st September 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 5 through to 6, in the range of £45,931 - £56,921 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr David Williams at David.williams@qmul.ac.uk

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button.

The closing date for applications is 19 April 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

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