Teaching Fellow in Politics and International Studies (Politics and Public Policy) (111783-0626)

Duration: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2028

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Professor Trevor McCrisken (Deputy Head of Department and Director of Education) at trevor.mccrisken@warwick.ac.uk

Applications are invited for a 2-year fixed term Teaching Fellow in Politics and Public Policy in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick, to start on 1 September 2026. The appointment will be made at FA6 of the University of Warwick salary scale.

We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational teacher who takes pride in their work. The successful candidate will be required to undertake teaching duties in the disciplinary area of Politics and International Studies. They will have the ability and willingness to act as Module Director and teach on relevant UG and PGT level modules, including but not limited to Introduction to Politics, Political Research in the 21st Century as well as specialised modules relating to Public Policy, UK Politics, or US Politics.

They will also supervise dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The department recognises the importance of research to teaching practice and the successful applicant will be supported to develop their research profile within the framework of the role. 

About You  

You will possess an honours degree or equivalent, and a PhD or equivalent (awarded or near completion) in Politics and International Studies or a related discipline.

You will have the ability to deliver high quality research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in politics and international studies.

You will have a commitment to the use and development of innovative teaching methods and e-learning techniques within the classroom.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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