Graduate Teaching Assistant/Teaching Fellow

Salary:

Contact hours are paid at a multiplier of 2.5 basic hours for group teaching to include preparation time spent in the classroom delivering teaching, class preparation; course administration; marking ('the multiplier') totalling £56.96/ £67.49 (basic hourly rate starts from £23.17 per hour, inclusive of London Allowance)

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Hours: Hourly paid – dependent on hours worked

About the Department:

The SOAS Department of Politics and International Studies is a world-leading, research-led department, ranked 3rd in the world for academic reputation (QS World University Rankings / Politics 2025)

The Department is known for its combination of both academic and professional training in politics and international relations with a focus on the Global South (Africa, Asia, and the Middle East). Our MSc programme in Politics and International Relations is associated with a high-powered approach to professional networking via intensive Study Tours in Africa and Asia (South Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia). Our MA programme in International Studies and Diplomacy is widely recognised for its distinctive approach to policy-oriented postgraduate training, with a global focus that also covers the role of the US, Europe, and multilateral institutions in partnership with emerging powers. Preparation for careers in international affairs has long been a key strength of the Department.

About the Role

SOAS Politics and International Studies is creating a pool of experienced teachers who are interested in joining us as and when a suitable teaching opportunity becomes available/arises. We are looking for teachers who are confident in teaching native and non-native students using the communicative approach.

We are collecting speculative applications for teachers who can provide teaching online or on campus for non-degree, daytime and/or evening, language courses.

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.

Modules

153400085 Introduction to International Relations

153400084 Introduction to Global History

153402002 Decolonising World Politics

153400167 War and the International

153400148 Critical Security Studies

15PPOH015 Politics of Global Security

15PPOH048 AI and Human Security

153400154 Introduction to Political Economy

153400042 Politics of Development

153400083 Politics of the World Economy

15PFFH007 Risk and Policy Analysis

153400086 Introduction to Political Analysis

153400079 Introduction to Comparative Politics

158000212 Foreign Policy Analysis - UG

15PPOH013 Foreign Policy Analysis - PG

153400068 International Institutions and World Politics

153400070 Globalisation and Global Governance

15PFFC033 Diplomatic Practice

15PFFH014 General Diplomatic Studies

153402006 Conflict Rights and Justice - UG

153400057 Politics of Nationalism

153400162 Religion and World Politics

153400075 Politics of Culture

153400158 Political Parties and Elections

15PPOH019 Violence, Justice, and the Politics of Memory

153400156 Introduction to Research Methods

15PPOH060 Methodology in the Social Science

153400147 Concepts in Political Theory

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application form, select the module(s) you are interested in teaching and upload your CV and a supporting statement

Closing date: 11th July

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 28th July

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