Assistant Professor in Political Science

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The London School of Economics & Political Science Full time £68,087 - £100,000 per year

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

As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and those of Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.

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Assistant Professor in Political Science

Salary is no less than £68,087 per annum and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website

We are recruiting for a new career-track Assistant Professor in Political Science. We welcome candidates with strong research and teaching interests in empirical political science, and the potential to establish an international reputation in the field.

Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to contribute to undergraduate teaching in political science as well as to our MSc in Political Science, which offers specialist streams in Conflict Studies and Comparative Politics, Global Politics, Political Economy, and Political Behaviour

Candidates must have an emerging record of research excellence in empirical political science, evidenced by publications (published or forthcoming) in leading generalist political science journals.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in political science or a closely related discipline by the start date.

The post will commence in September 2026.

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 grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.

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, . Should you have any queries about the role, please email

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4 January UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.

Assistant Professor in Political Science

Job Type: Academic

Posted: 24/11/2025

Closing date: 04/01/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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