Departmental Lecturer in the Politics and International Relations of China

Applications are invited for the position of Departmental Lecturer in the Politics and International Relations of China in the Department of Politics and International Relations and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, University of Oxford. This is an opportunity to join two leading departments recognised internationally for their rigorous and valuable research.

Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

As Departmental Lecturer in the Politics and International Relations of China, you will contribute to the subject through teaching and supervising students at undergraduate and graduate levels. You will participate in Departmental administration and contribute to the examining and admissions processes. You will also be expected to undertake independent research in your field of specialism.

You will hold a PhD/DPhil or be close to completion (submitted and awaiting examination) in the Politics and International Relations of China or a closely related field. You will have experience in, or ability to provide, excellent teaching and supervision to high-achieving students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to advise MPhil and MSc students on their research projects. You will have carried out independent research, evidenced by a strong publication record in highly ranked, peer-reviewed academic journals and/or major presses, as well as having a clear plan of research to be conducted. Additionally, you will have a willingness to contribute to the pastoral care of students and have the sensitivity to deal with pastoral issues, whilst engaging in student assessment, examination, and course design.

Circumstances such as caring responsibilities, ill health or disability may result in the quantity of a candidate’s outputs being less than might otherwise be expected, therefore when considering a candidate’s research and publication record, career breaks will be taken into consideration.

The full-time position is a fixed-term contract until 31st August 2024, ideally starting from 1st September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to Nicholas Owen at [email protected]

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Two references should be submitted to [email protected] by the closing date. If you do not wish the University to contact your referees before being progressed to the shortlist stage, please answer the relevant reference questions accordingly.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Friday 14th July 2023 can be considered. Please quote reference 166522 in all correspondence.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.