Lecturer in Politics of Africa Migration

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom SOAS University of London Full time

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Hours: 1.0 FTE

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

The SOAS Department of Politics and International Studies is a world-leading, research-led department, ranked 5th in the UK and 17th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023).  

The Department is known for its combination of both academic and professional training in politics and international relations with a focus on the politics and international relations of the Global South (Asia, Africa, and the Middle East).

About the Role

The Department of Politics and International Studies is pleased to invite applications for a Lectureship (Teaching) focused on the Politics and International Relations of Africa / Migration for the academic year 2024-2025.

The role holder will be expected to support the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

In particular, the role holder will convene and teach both general and specialist modules (individually and with others), advise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and provide pastoral care for students. The  role holder will also be expected to work in a collegial and collaborative manner with both academic and non-academic staff across the Department and the School.

This post will combine a focus on the politics and international relations of Africa with a focus on the politics of migration.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

To apply, please click the 'APply' button, above.

Closing date: 15th July 2024.   

Interviews to be held: TBC

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract

£49,803 to £58,613. Grade 8, per annum inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)



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