Departmental Lecturer in Comparative Politics

Location: Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford OX1 3UQ

The Department of Politics and International Relations is seeking to appoint a full-time fixed term Departmental Lecturer in Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will provide teaching and supervision for the Department of Politics and International Relations at the undergraduate and graduate level and contribute to the Departmental examining and graduate admissions processes. They will also be expected to undertake independent research. Office space and other relevant facilities will be provided in the Department of Politics and International Relations. The Departmental Lecturer will contribute to teaching and examining in comparative politics, at the undergraduate and graduate level; participate in Departmental administration; contribute to the examining and admissions processes and conduct independent research in their field of specialism. 

You will have an appropriate range of teaching experience and the ability to provide excellent teaching to high-achieving students at both the undergraduate and graduate level in comparative politics, and to advise MPhil and DPhil students on their research projects. 

You will also have experience in carrying out independent research in comparative politics, evidenced by a strong record of publications in highly ranked, peer-reviewed academic journals and/or major presses and a clear plan of research to be conducted during the appointment. 

Furthermore, you will have a willingness to contribute to the pastoral care of students and have the sensitivity to deal with pastoral issues, whilst engaging in student assessment, examination, and course design. 

You will hold a doctorate (or close to completion) in politics or a closely related field, either complete or submitted and awaiting examination. 

The position is full time and fixed-term for 5 years.

If you would like to find out more about joining the DPIR research and teaching team at Oxford, or if you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the DPIR HR Team at vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk.

Candidates are also welcomed to contact the Head of Department, Professor David Doyle, at david.doyle@politics.ox.ac.uk for an informal discussion of the post.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a recent CV, supporting statement, teaching statement and research statement as part of your online application. You are also required to provide details of two referees whom you have asked to submit confidential reference letters to vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk. Please ensure that your referees send their letters by the stated deadline for applications.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Friday 10 April 2026 can be considered. Please quote reference 185206 in all correspondence.

Interviews will be held during w/c 11 May 2026.

DPIR is currently working toward its submission to achieve Bronze Athena Swan status. 

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