Teaching Fellow in European and Comparative Politics (111015-1125)

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Özlem Atikcan at o.atikcan@warwick.ac.uk.

The Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick invites applications for a Teaching Fellow in European and Comparative Politics. 

We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational teacher who takes pride in their work. The successful candidate will be required to undertake teaching duties in the disciplinary area of European and comparative politics. They will have the ability and willingness to act as Module Director and teach on relevant UG and PGT level modules, including but not limited to Contemporary Themes in Comparative Politics and Themes in European Integration.

They will also supervise dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The department recognises the importance of research to teaching practice and the successful applicant will be supported to develop their research profile within the framework of the role. 

About You  

You will possess an honours degree or equivalent, and a PhD or equivalent (awarded or near completion) in a relevant discipline. You will have a commitment to the use and development of innovative teaching methods and e-learning techniques within the classroom and to valuing diversity in, and promoting an inclusive approach to, teaching.

You will demonstrate a track record of, or reflective engagement with, advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace, including efforts to promote gender and racial equality. A demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching practices --particularly in relation to supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with disabilities and the implementation of reasonable adjustments -- is essential. Experience with decolonising the curriculum and anti-racist, intersectional, or other critical pedagogical approaches is highly desirable.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description, click the 'Apply' button above. 

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Tutor level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Teaching Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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