Associate Lecturer

Location: Bloomsbury, Camden, Greater London

Hours: 35 hours per week

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role

The objective of the lectureship is to provide a development opportunity for those who have exceptional potential in teaching and research in political economy of development. During the two-year appointment, SOAS Associate Lecturers will have the opportunity to develop their teaching experience, as well as their research trajectory. Associate Lecturers are expected to contribute to class teaching on the undergraduate degree programme and other teaching on the undergraduate or postgraduate programme as may be available.  While our class teaching needs can arise in all core areas of the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, we particularly welcome applicants who can teach in the areas of political economy of development, and development economics

About the Department

The Department of Development Studies is seeking to appoint a fixed-term SOAS Associate Lecturer. The lectureship is not restricted to any particular area of the Development Studies field but experience in teaching political economy of development and development economics modules will be valuable.

You will be expected to teach seminar classes of one or more of these modules.  A full list of the modules are shown in the job description.

• Political Economy of Development: Foundation concepts;
• Political Economy of Development: applied topics and policy debates.

About you

You should have a PhD in Development Studies, Development Economics or related field, or be close to completing one, by the post start date. Relevant teaching experience including assessing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level would be an advantage. Knowledge of heterodox economics concepts and theories would be an advantage. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills and a capacity to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment for students.

You should also have strong time management skills, with the ability to plan work independently and meet varied deadlines. 

How to Apply: 

Please complete the online application form and upload your CV publications, and a supporting statement

Closing date: 30th June 2025 at 11:59 p.m. 

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.                           

Further information

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.
 

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