Lecturer (Teaching) in Post-Soviet Politics

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

About us

Founded in 1915, the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) is one of the UK's largest institutions for research and teaching on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the Baltic region and Russia. Our mission is to create in-depth knowledge of the SSEES region in comparative, transnational, and global contexts, and to promote and disseminate an understanding of our region to the wider world; to develop multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and multi-method approaches to knowledge creation and to teaching; and to enhance the development of area studies at UCL and among the wider academic community.

We offer undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research programmes, both in our four core disciplines (Economics and Business; Politics and Sociology; Languages and Culture; and History) and in our interdisciplinary programmes (for example, our BA in History, Politics & Economics).

About the role

The postholder will conduct and make an active contribution to the planning, development, delivery and coordination of learning and teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

They will lead, plan, develop and deliver high-quality teaching, assessment, and feedback at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, including the provision of lectures, seminars and tutorials; supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations where allocated; provide academic and pastoral support and advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students; and undertake relevant pedagogic, scholarship and professional development activities.

Applications should include:

  • A curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications and grant awards
  • A short statement (2 pages maximum) of how you meet the person specification

About you

The post-holder will specialise in and focus on delivering teaching and assessment in post-Soviet politics.

You will be required to have a PhD in Politics or a very closely related field by the start of the appointment.

You will have experience of mentoring and supervising Postgraduate Teaching Assistants, and experience of contributing to the review of teaching provision and the student experience.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefis. Visit to find out more.

A job description and person specification can be accessed by visiting our website:Job details: Lecturer (Teaching) in Post-Soviet Politics )

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

    About the RoleThe School of Politics and International Relations is seeking an exceptional scholar for the role of Lecturer in Political Economy (Teaching and Scholarship).The position is open with regards to areas of interest within the fields of Political Economy, at a national or global scale. We particularly welcome applications from scholars using...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usFounded in 1915, the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) is one of the UK's largest institutions for research and teaching on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the Baltic region and Russia. Our mission is to create in-depth knowledge of the SSEES region in comparative, transnational, and global contexts, and to promote...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usFounded in 1915, the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) is one of the UK's largest institutions for research and teaching on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the Baltic region and Russia. Our mission is to create in-depth knowledge of the SSEES region in comparative, transnational, and global contexts, and to promote...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

    About the RoleThe 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...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

    About the RoleThe School of Politics and International Relations is seeking an exceptional scholar for the role of Lecturer in Politics and Gender (Teaching and Research). We welcome applications from those researching the intersection of politics and gender in all its diversity across the disciplines of Politics and International Relations. We particularly...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

    About the RoleThe School of Politics and International Relations is seeking an exceptional scholar for the role of Lecturer in Political Theory. We welcome applications from those researching Political Theory in all of its diversity but would particularly welcome applicants with expertise that complements the School's existing research strengths. The role...

  • Associate Lecturer

    4 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usThe Department of Philosophy at UCL is widely considered to be one of the leading philosophy departments in the UK. In the 2021 REF, 60% of our overall profile received the top grade (4*), the highest of any UK philosophy department. We offer several degree programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Undergraduate first and second year...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom SOAS University of London Full time

    Location: Bloomsbury, LondonHours: 0.5 FTESOAS 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...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usFounded in 1915, the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) is one of the UK's largest institutions for research and teaching on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the Baltic region and Russia. Our mission is to create in-depth knowledge of the SSEES region in comparative, transnational, and global contexts, and to promote...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom University College London (UCL) Full time

    Job SummaryThe Department of Political Science would like to recruit a Lecturer in Human Rights to contribute to research and teaching. The new Lecturer will be expected to undertake research of the highest international standard to add to the research standing and culture of the Department.We welcome applications engaging in all areas of human rights...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Full time

    Job descriptionThe Department of Geography, King's College London invites applications for a Lecturer in Climate and Society. The successful applicant will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching – particularly the MSc in Climate Change: Environment, Science and Policy and BA Geography – including in-person and online lecturing,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom SOAS University of London Full time

    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...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom SOAS University of London Full time

    Location: Bloomsbury, LondonHours: 1.0 FTESOAS 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...

  • Lecturer in Sociology

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full time

    About the Role The School of Politics and International Relations is seeking an exceptional scholar for the role of Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching and Scholarship).The position is open to all sociologists working at the intersection of sociological and political questions broadly construed. We are particularly interested in sociologists working in one of...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom SOAS University of London Full time

    Location: Bloomsbury, LondonHours: 0.5 FTESOAS 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...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom SOAS University of London Full time

    Location: Bloomsbury, LondonHours: 0.5 FTESOAS 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...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom New York University in London Full time

    NYU in London is currently recruiting for a Part-time Lecturer to teach MacroeconomicsCommences in the Autumn Term (September-December 2024).Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 12 global academic centers and...

  • Clinical Lecturer

    4 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usUCL Medical School is committed to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate education and has a strong reputation for teaching and curriculum development, informed by cutting-edge research.About the roleWorking under the direction of the MBBS Senior Leadership Team, and alongside key academic and professional services colleagues, the post holder...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    About usThe UCL Ear Institute is a leading international centre for research and teaching related to understanding hearing and transforming hearing health. Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary institute has circa 75 staff working across basic and clinical sciences including genetics, cell and molecular biology, auditory neuroscience, cognitive and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

    South Kensington Campus - Hybrid Join one of the world's top Life Sciences departments as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Immunology, Virology or Glycobiology)Imperial College London, one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the Natural and Physical Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, and Business, invites applications for up to 4 permanent...