Assistant Professor in International Relations

Job title:

Assistant Professor in International Relations

Company

London School of Economics and Political Science

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive universityFor this post, we particularly welcome applications from women and people from minority ethnic groups.Salary is no less than £61,446 per annum (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on theBased in the Department of International Relations, the post holder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in high quality teaching as instructed by the Head of Department, and participating in the Department and wider School activities.All candidates must have expertise and research interests in International Relations, with a specialism in China in International Relations (broadly defined). They must show a clear and viable strategy for future top-quality research. The successful candidate must be able to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses on International Relations, and on China in International Relations.Candidates will need a completed PhD in International Relations, Political Science, or a related field by the post start date. Candidates should also have a proven or developing track record of publications in refereed international journals or with highly respected book publishers, and have a clear, well-developed and viable strategy for research that has the potential to be world leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour.Successful candidates should have excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team with colleagues across the School. The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.The Department is committed to promoting diversity in the field of International Relations, by fostering and supporting new generations of scholars from diverse backgrounds, by teaching an innovative, inclusive and diverse curriculum, and by supporting an inclusive departmental research culture.In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.The post will start in September 2025 and by the start of the academic year 2025/26.For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.Candidates will be required to submit their CV, covering letter, and 2 examples of their best published or unpublished work.To apply for this post, please click the ‘Apply’ button, above.If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.Should you have any queries about the role, please email Romy Mokogwu ( ).The closing date for receipt of applications is 9th September 2024 (23.59 UK time).We are unable to accept any late applications.Interview dates will be in October/November 2024.From £61,446 per annum (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website

Expected salary

£61446 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 02:36:14 GMT

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