Senior Teaching Associate in Politics

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies.

Founded in 2025, the School of Global Affairs is home to a vibrant community of graduates, undergraduates, and world-leading academics.   Working with external stakeholders and partners is at the heart of what the School does. From civic organization to government bodies, our work with our partners informs our teaching and research. This places professionalism, career readiness, and cutting-edge research at the center of all School activities.

The School seeks a Senior Teaching Associate in Politics, with expertise in British Politics, and competence in the politics and governance of migration, to join our team for Academic Year 25/26.  This is a fixed-term, nine-month post at 0.75 FTE, to start on 1 October 2025.

About you

We are looking for a colleague who:

• has completed or is close to completing a PhD in Politics;
• has experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level;
• shows potential for excellence in teaching, research and/or engagement;
• has expertise in British Politics, with competence in the politics of the governance of migration.

The colleague appointed will join the Politics disciplinary group within the School of Global Affairs, where they will receive supportive career mentorship and the opportunity to participate in a vibrant academic community.

About Lancaster

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Professor Christopher Macleod, Deputy Head of School (christopher.macleod@lancaster.ac.uk) or Dr Martin Steven, Discipline Lead in Politics (m.steven@lancaster.ac.uk).

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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