College Lecturer and Researcher in Politics

Merton College proposes to appoint a permanent College Lecturer and Researcher in Politics from 1 October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The main duties of the post will be:

• (i) For undergraduate degrees involving politics:
  1. to teach undergraduates for an average of 12 weighted hours per week in full term;
  2. to share responsibility for the organisation of Politics teaching and course-related administration;

• to act as Director of Studies to a number of undergraduates;

1. to provide study skills and pastoral support;

• (ii) To participate in Merton’s access and outreach activities and admissions exercises (undergraduate and postgraduate);

• (iii) To participate in wider college activities;

• (iv) To engage in advanced Politics research and its dissemination.

The successful candidate will teach the Practice of Politics component of the first-year ‘Introduction to Politics’ module and, for the Final Honour School (second- and third-year undergraduates), the core Political Sociology paper and at least one other core paper from Comparative Government, British Politics & Government since 1900, Theory of Politics, International Relations. The ability to provide effective tutorial teaching to high-achieving undergraduates and to teach undergraduate quantitative social sciences methods is essential. 

The duties and skills required, and the entitlements of the post, are described in more detail in the further particulars which also contain information about how to apply.  These are available at via the 'Apply' button above. The closing date for applications is 09:00 (UK time) on Friday 30 January 2026. Interviews are expected to be held in the latter half of February 2026.

Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.

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