Lecturer in Sustainability and Development (AER)

Contract Type: 3 years, fixed-term contract, AER (Academic Education focused Route)

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.

About the Role

The Department of Development Studies is looking to recruit a talented interdisciplinary scholar with an excellent teaching and scholarship record who will contribute to the mission of the Department.

You will have strong expertise in sustainability, climate change and development studies.  You should have capacity to teach across a range of courses on sustainability and development studies, including the political economy and sociology of development; sustainable development; climate change; poverty and inequality; food security and social protection; and decolonial approaches to knowledge and development.

You must be able to teach a range of modules at postgraduate level for both on-campus and distance learning, as well as support research projects undertaken by MSc and potentially PhD students. Expertise in teaching online programmes is desirable, especially at postgraduate level, as well as Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy; SOAS will otherwise support fellowship application.

About the Department

The Department of Development Studies at SOAS is a world-leading, research-led department, ranked 5th worldwide and 2nd by academic reputation (QS World University Rankings 2025).

In 2025, 28 full-time academics, more than 300 postgraduate students, and a strong undergraduate cohort populate the classrooms. We offer a range of degree programmes on-campus and online, bringing together a cross- and interdisciplinary approach that combines political-economy, economics, politics, anthropology, sociology and history amongst others.

Our academic staff create an intellectually engaged and challenging space across the many branches of Development Studies. Our high standing in global rankings reflects the high reputation of the Department and its vibrant teaching and research environment. We are committed to theoretical and methodological pluralism, and interdisciplinarity. Further information online: https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/schools-and-departments/department-development-studies

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply: 

Please click the 'Apply' button, above, complete the online application form and upload your CV, publications, and a supporting statement.

Closing date: 9^th July 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews to be held: week commencing 21^st July 2025

Further Information

If you would like an informal conversation about the role please contact:

Prof. Carlos Oya, via email, co2@soas.ac.uk

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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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.

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