Assistant Professor in International Relations (Education and Scholarship)

Hours: 1 FTE/ 37.5 hours per week.  

Contract Type: Fixed term for 14 months – Education and Scholarship contract

See current salary scales.

Expected Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Expected start date: 1 January 2027 

About the role

For this post, we are looking for a candidate with expertise in the global arms trade, militarism and global (in)securities to cover a research-leave.

You will be responsible for convening and delivering modules in the International Relations curriculum, in particular: Year 1 undergraduate modules on the theme of ‘the Local and the Global’. These modules introduce students to the practical and intellectual exploration of international relations through the study of key sites in Brighton; and to the intellectual history of the University of Sussex and global studies. In addition, you will be responsible for convening and teaching a Year 3 undergraduate module on “The Arms Trade and Global (In)securities,” which focusses on the global arms trade and its role in global (dis)order and (in)securities. You may be asked to deliver other modules as required by the Department.

You will collaborate with members of the Departments of International Relations and International Development as well as the wider School of Global Studies.

About you

The successful candidate will normally possess a doctorate in International Relations or cognate discipline and show clear evidence of teaching experience in the global arms trade, militarism and global (in)securities.

The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and a proven understanding of requirements to enhance student experience.

About our School

We are a global hub at the heart of Sussex University. Our engaged research and critical pedagogy addresses the most pressing global issues of our times – global social justice, environmental change and climate justice, war and peace, migration, global health, human rights, identity, and inequality. Our mission is to generate transformative research and real-world teaching that equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to work towards a fairer, safer, more sustainable and more inclusive world.

We are committed to inspiring and curiosity-driven teaching and research that strives to find creative solutions for the social, environmental, economic and political poly-crisis facing the world today. Global Studies stands out for its interdisciplinarity across our departments, courses and research centres; our ambitious global outlook; and our decolonising, anti-racist and reparative justice approaches to teaching, research and civic engagement.

Please find further information regarding the School of Global Studies on our website.

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.

Further Key Information

Please contact Anne Roemer-Mahler (a.roemer-mahler@sussex.ac.uk) or Anna Stavrianakis (A.Stavrianakis@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Eligibility

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

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