Lecturer - AC2567DD

Start Date: As soon as possible

We wish to appoint a Lecturer within the School of International Relations.  You will be a scholar with a demonstrated international research expertise in International Relations with a specialty in Conflict and Security (broadly conceived). Along with your research excellence the candidate hired will have demonstrated a commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the broad field of Conflict and Security. The successful candidate will capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds

Candidates should hold a PhD in International relations or a cognate discipline. Excellent research and teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential.  You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources. 

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Phillips O’Brien, the Head of the School of International Relations (irhos@st-andrews.ac.uk)

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Interview Date: 12 December 2024

Please Quote Ref: AC2567DD

Further Particulars: AC2567DD FPs.doc

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