Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Politics (0.5FTE) – Fixed Term to June 2028

Who we are

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role

We are recruiting to a broadly-based role of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Politics on a fixed term basis to deliver a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the area of Politics and International Relations.

We will be seeking a candidate with a PhD in Politics or Politics and International Relations and would particularly value knowledge and teaching experience in politics and political science in both domestic and overseas contexts, global governance and security, as well the more practical areas of leadership, communications and international crisis management.

This is a teaching-focussed role, and key responsibilities will include the preparation and delivery of high-quality, interactive teaching and associated assessment, working to develop a strong Politics IR cohort identity, promoting employability skills and identifying suitable guest speakers and possible trips, and supervising undergraduate and MA projects.

The successful candidate will also have experience in the positive use of AI and other online tools pertinent to the subject area, the use of one or more VLEs, attendance monitoring, and academic integrity systems.

 If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact:

John Moxon (John.Moxon@roehampton.ac.uk) Interim Deputy Dean for Social Sciences

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University aims to advance diversity, equality, and inclusion in everything we do.

Roehampton Academic Education Limited staff have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London.  Our full range of benefits are available here. 

The closing date for completed applications is: 29th May 2026

It is expected that interviews will be held on 17th June 2026

We reserve the right to close applications and commence interviews prior to the dates noted above subject to the responses received. Roehampton Academic Education Limited is a subsidiary company of the University of Roehampton.

For non-UK nationals, Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

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