University of Cambridge
Job title:
Assistant Professor in the History of International Political Thought c.1700 to the Present
Company
University of Cambridge
Job description
The Faculty of History is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in the History of International Political Thought, c.1700 to the Present. It is expected that the successful candidate will take up the post with effect from 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.International Political Thought is a fast-expanding field; the successful candidate must be able to develop this new field through research and teaching while also possessing a proven record in the history of political thought and the ability to build on the existing strengths of the subject in Cambridge.The successful candidate must normally hold, by the start of the appointment, a doctorate in a relevant field and outstanding abilities in teaching and research. They will have an exceptional record of research and publications for their career stage and commensurate with the criteria for the Research Excellence Framework. They will show the potential for research leadership within and beyond the Faculty and demonstrate an ability to contribute to its impact strategy. Applications are invited from scholars with expertise in any aspect of the History of International Political Thought, c.1700 to the Present.The postholder will teach at the undergraduate, MPhil, and PhD levels. In the first year of appointment, they will be expected to deliver lectures, classes, and supervisions (small-group teaching). They will also be expected to contribute to broader team-taught courses, and the flexibility to teach outside their period of expertise will be an advantage. In addition, they will supervise final-year undergraduate dissertations and MPhil dissertations and will have the opportunity to design and teach their own MPhil course. In due course, the postholder will be expected to offer new undergraduate courses and to supervise PhD students. They will be remunerated by colleges for the undergraduate supervisions they undertake.The Faculty has recently undertaken a thorough-going reform of Part I of its curriculum and the post holder will be expected to contribute to redeveloping the History of Political Thought papers within the new framework. The postholder will be expected to examine at all levels, and to take their share of Faculty administration.The appointee will contribute to teaching the M.Phil. in Political Thought and Intellectual History, an inter-disciplinary Masters degree offered jointly by the History Faculty with Politics and International Studies and Classics. Recruiting and supervising postgraduate students in the History of International Political Thought will also be a major responsibility for this postholder.The postholder will have: excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; show a commitment to supporting students academically in the Faculty; become a regular participant in research seminars; have a proven record of high-quality research and teaching; and be able and ready to participate in the life of the Faculty and University more generally. The successful candidate will be part of a lively and intellectually stimulating research community, which performs to the highest international levels in research and publications. They will be expected to participate in and help to convene the research seminar in Political Thought and Intellectual History which meets regularly during termtime.More information about the Faculty of History is available here:Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Click the ‘Apply’ button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Applicants seeking further information about the role are invited to contact the Chair of the Faculty of History –For any queries about the application process, please contact the Faculty’s HR team email:Please quote reference JJ45012 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Further information
Expected salary
£46485 – 58596 per year
Location
Cambridge
Job date
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:14:53 GMT
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