Lecturer in Politics and Development

The Global Development Institute (GDI) is looking to recruit a new lecturer in politics and development to further enhance its research and teaching in this area of global development.

This post is intended to enhance the GDI’s research and teaching capacity in politics and development, with a particularly focus on GDI’s new BSc Global Development. Applications are welcomed from appropriately qualified candidates in all areas of politics and development. This can include applications from candidates that can help to consolidate our existing expertise (e.g. in political economy, industrial policy, social policy, state capacity, land, natural resource governance etc.) and/or from those who can expand our portfolio in new directions. We would particularly welcome applications from academics with expertise on the politics of gender in the global South.

Applicants must have a PhD in development studies, with a particular focus on politics, an emerging record of research success demonstrated through good research publications and good experience of teaching and supervision, ideally at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The University welcomes applications from excellent candidates who can make significant contributions to research and research-informed teaching. GDI is committed to mentoring and supporting all colleagues and particularly welcomes applications from under-represented groups within higher education in the UK.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Sam Hickey, Head of Institute

Email: sam.hickey@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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