Lecturer

We wish to appoint a Lecturer within the School of International Relations with a regional focus on China.  You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation and commitment to delivering high quality teaching within the broad field of International Relations. The successful candidate will be expected to be a specialist on China with expertise in wider East Asia issues, to be active in research publication that strengthens or complements those in the School and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a cognate discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential.  You should also have some familiarity with grant seeking processes in relation to research councils and other sources.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Lecturer includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies supporting work life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 34 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Head of School, Professor Fiona McCallum Guiney, email: irhos@st-andrews.ac.uk.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people. 

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Interview Date: 28 May 2026

Please quote ref: AC2869SB

Job Description: AC2869SB FPs.pdf

Start: 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

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