Lecturer in Comparative Politics

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

About the Role
The School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London invites applications for a 24-month fixed-term Lectureship in Comparative Politics (Teaching and Scholarship).

The role holder will have a broad understanding of a variety of approaches to comparative politics including quantitative methods. They will contribute to developing and teaching modules in Comparative Politics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. An ability to contribute to relevant core modules is essential. They will supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and act as a student advisor.

The Lecturer will also be expected to make contributions to scholarship, which Queen Mary defines as pedagogical reflection and innovation; enhancement of student experience and education; influencing the higher education agenda; and wider public engagement connected to the subject area.

About You
You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Comparative Politics, or relevant Social Sciences/Humanities area. You will be able to contribute to teaching and scholarship within the School, and to take a significant role in developing our pedagogical practices, particularly in the areas of student engagement, academic skills and writing development, and assessment and feedback. You will have an understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in teaching a diverse student cohort. Experience of contributing to citizenship roles in a large, dynamic school is desirable.

About the School
The School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s leading Politics and International Relations departments. It was ranked 7th overall among UK higher education institutions in the 2022 REF. The School has grown rapidly over the past five years and is now home to 60+ academic staff. It has recently expanded to include Sociology as well as Politics and International Relations in its teaching and research. It is home to a highly diverse cohort of students and offers a broad-ranging and methodologically plural curriculum in the fields of Politics and International Relations.

The School welcomes applications from women, ethnic minority, neuro-diverse candidates and candidates with disabilities. Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly. All applicants will be assessed fairly against the same criteria and will be shortlisted according to experience and merit as appropriate.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

£49,785 to £58,595 per annum.



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