Departmental Lecturer in Political Theory

3 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

Applicants are invited to apply for the part-time position of Departmental Lecturer in Political Theory.

The successful candidate will provide teaching in politics for Oriel College and the main duties of the Departmental Lecturer will be to contribute to teaching and supervision at the undergraduate level; to organise the teaching for Politics students at Oriel College; to contribute to the undergraduate examining and admissions processes; and to conduct independent research in the field of specialism.

The post-holder will also be expected to carry out the normal duties of Main Organising Tutor in Politics at Oriel including organizing tuition in Politics, coordinating the undergraduate admissions process for Politics (including interviewing), organising and marking termly College examinations, overseeing postgraduate admissions.

The Departmental Lecturer will contribute teaching and examining in the subject of Political Theory at the undergraduate and graduate level; participate in Departmental administration; contribute to the examining and admissions processes and conduct independent research in their field of specialism.  In addition they will organise specific areas of the syllabus and provide teaching and supervision for graduate and undergraduate students in politics and related papers broadly conceived.

You will hold, or be close to completion of (submitted and awaiting examination) a PhD/DPhil in Political Theory, History of Political Thought, or a closely related field;

You will have an appropriate range of teaching experience and the ability to provide excellent teaching to high-achieving students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and experience in carrying out independent research, evidenced by a strong record of publications in highly ranked, peer-reviewed academic journals and/or major presses and a clear plan of research to be conducted during the appointment.

Additionally, you will have a willingness to contribute to the pastoral care of students and administrative duties in Oriel College and have the sensitivity to deal with pastoral issues, whilst engaging in student assessment, examination, and course design.

The position is a part-time (0.5 FTE) fixed-term contract for 3 years, ideally starting from 01 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to Nicholas Owen at nicholas.owen@politics.ox.ac.uk

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. Please ask two referees to submit references for you to vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk by the vacancy closing date. You will also be asked to enter the details of these referees on the online application portal.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Wednesday 19 June 2024 can be considered. Please quote reference 172635 in all correspondence.

Interviews are likely to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity. 

£36,024 to £44,263. Grade 7 / pro rata if applicable



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