Senior Teaching Fellow in Taiwan Studies

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract until September 2027

Hours: Full Time

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 successful candidate will be expected to teach on the Centre’s existing postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Taiwan Studies. The modules that will be taught or co-taught will be: Culture and Society in Taiwan (Undergraduate and Postgraduate), New Taiwan Cinema and Beyond (Postgraduate), Taiwan and International Politics (Postgraduate), Taiwan's International and Cross-Strait Relations (Undergraduate).

You will also take an active role in administering the Centre’s various Taiwan Studies projects. This will include organising seminars, contributing to the Centre’s website and social media, and helping facilitate the further development of its outreach activities.

About the Department

Founded in 1999, the SOAS Centre of Taiwan Studies has developed rapidly and is the world’s leading centre of Taiwan Studies. This post is funded by a generous grant from the Ministry of Education in Taiwan, and offers an exciting career development opportunity to teach in a unique academic institution focused on Taiwan.

About you

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

How to Apply:

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

Closing date: 4th July 2025

Interviews to be held: TBC

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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