Teaching Fellow in Politics and International Studies (International Security) (111780-0626)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31 August 2028

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For an informal discussion about the role and/or to discuss the Department’s culture contact Professor Trevor McCrisken, Deputy Head of Department & Director of Education: trevor.mccrisken@warwick.ac.uk

Applications are invited for a 2-year fixed term Teaching Fellow in Politics and International Studies (International Security) 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 UG and PGT level modules including but not limited to Introduction to Politics, World Politics, and Political Research in the 21st Century as well as specialised modules in International Security. We are keen to attract a scholar with the capacity to teach modules and supervise student projects on the Middle East region. 

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 and to valuing difference in teaching.

You will demonstrate a track record of, or reflective engagement with, understanding equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of teaching.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description as a PDF below.

JD - Teaching Fellow (111780).pdf – 162KB

Closing Deadline: Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*

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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