Department Teaching Administrator [Temporary Cover]

The Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), is seeking to appoint a full-time Department Teaching Administrator for a 12-month period temporary cover or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. With a start date in May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position arises from the current post-holder going on internal secondment.

The Department Teaching Administrator (DTA) is responsible for overseeing the administration of three postgraduate programmes (MSt in International Relations, MPhil in Politics and International Studies and PhD in Politics in International Studies) as well as the successful delivery of the undergraduate programme for the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). 

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

The closing date for applications is: Midnight on Monday 20 April 2026.

The interview date is expected to be: End of April / Early May 2026.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Business Operations Manager Helen Reynolds BOM@polis.cam.ac.uk .

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference UE49328 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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