Lecturer in International Relations (Education and Research)

Job title:

Lecturer in International Relations (Education and Research)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

This full time, permanent post is available from 1 September 2025.Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and AnthropologySPSPA is comprised of around 150 members of academic staff, six distinct academic disciplines and eight interdisciplinary research centres, and teaches over 2,000 students across over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are a vibrant, friendly, and international community of scholars committed to maintaining a superb working environment to support our excellent research and teaching.The roleInternational Relations thrives at Exeter – in terms of both research and teaching – within the intellectually pluralistic environment of SPSPA. The department is home to the Centre of Advanced International Studies, a research centre with over twenty core members working on numerous cutting-edge projects in IR. We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Education & Research) in International Relations. The successful candidate will have a creative and ambitious research agenda, will contribute to teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and will enhance the profile of our Centre for Advanced International Studies. Though the thematic, theoretical, and methodological specialisations for the position are open, we would be particularly interested in candidates with expertise in foreign policy and diplomacy.About youYou will have:

• A PhD or equivalent in International Relations and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research
• A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding
• An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
• Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate programmes
• Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners
• Involvement in projects which develop impact

Please ensure you read the Job Description for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy * A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning DevonOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.Further informationFor an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Head of SPSPA, Prof Robert Lamb,The starting salary will be from £42,882 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Expected salary

£42882 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:11:47 GMT

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