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Assistant Professor in Political Theory

3 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom London School of Economics and Political Science Full time

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

For this post, we particularly welcome applications from women and people from minority ethnic groups.

Salaries will be on the appropriate salary scale and will be commensurate with experience, taking into account pay equity within the Department.

Salary is no less than £61,446 per annum (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website

We are recruiting for a new career-track Assistant Professor in Political Theory. Candidates should have strong research and teaching interests in Political Theory, the post holder will add to our existing strengths in political theory.

Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to teach political theory at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Candidates must have an emerging research record and trajectory in political theory, evidenced by existing or shortly forthcoming articles in highly rated academic journals and/or books with leading academic presses.

The successful candidates should have, or be close to obtaining (by 1st September 2025), a PhD in political theory or a closely related discipline.

The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE's online recruitment system.

In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research incentive scheme with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a world-class research environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

The post will commence ideally on 1st September 2025.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please go to . If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the "contact us" links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th September :59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.