Professorship of Public Policy
University of Cambridge - Department of Public Policy (Bennett School of Public Policy)
| Location: | Cambridge |
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| Salary: | competitive salary |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 10th December 2025 |
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| Closes: | 9th February 2026 |
| Job Ref: | JB48228 |
The Board of Electors to the Professorship of Public Policy invite applications from candidates whose work falls within the field of public policy.
We are looking for a successful leader to join the senior leadership team in the newly established Bennett School of Public Policy (BSPP). This is an exciting, near unique, opportunity to join the leadership of a major international policy school at one of the world's top Universities when it is in its infancy.
The post-holder will play a leading role in teaching on the School's postgraduate courses, and will make a significant contribution to research and research leadership in the new School. We are looking for a leader with an outstanding track record of research and teaching in any area of public policy, and a commitment to policy engagement. We welcome applicants from different disciplinary backgrounds.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record of international stature in public policy. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.
Enquires about the application process should be directed to professorships@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 9 February 2026.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Michael Kenny, mhk30@cam.ac.uk (Convenor of Board of Electors).
Please quote reference JB48228 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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