Departmental Lecturer in the Comparative Politics of Latin America

Applications are invited for the position of Departmental Lecturer in the Comparative Politics of Latin America in the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford. This is an opportunity to join a leading department recognised internationally for its rigorous and valuable research.

This post will be held jointly in the Department of Politics and International Relations and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, in conjunction with St Hugh’s College.

As Departmental Lecturer in Comparative Politics of Latin America, you will contribute to teaching and examining in the subject of Latin American Politics at the undergraduate and graduate level; participate in departmental administration; contribute to the examining and admissions processes; provide undergraduate tutorials at St Hugh’s; and conduct independent research in your field of specialism. The successful candidate will be expected to provide tutorials in first year comparative politics, comparative government and/or Latin American Politics for undergraduates at St Hugh’s College and to assist in undergraduate admissions, the organisation of teaching, and student welfare at the College.

You will hold a doctorate (or close to completion) in the Comparative Politics of Latin American or the Comparative Political Economy of Latin America or a closely related field, either complete or submitted and awaiting examination.

You will have a range of teaching experience and the ability to provide excellent teaching to high-achieving students at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the field of Politics, and to advise MPhil students on their research projects, and experience in carrying out independent research in the Comparative Politics of Latin America, or a closely related field evidenced by a strong record of publications in highly ranked, peer-reviewed academic journals and/or major presses and a clear plan of research to be conducted.

Additionally, you will have a willingness to contribute to the pastoral care of students and have the sensitivity to deal with pastoral issues, whilst engaging in student assessment, examination, and course design.

The position is a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2028, ideally starting from 01 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to Nicholas Owen at nicholas.owen@politics.ox.ac.uk

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please ask two referees to submit references for you to vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk by the vacancy closing date. You will also be asked to enter the details of these referees on the online application portal.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Monday 17 June 2024 can be considered. Please quote reference 172637 in all correspondence.

Interviews are likely to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

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