Lecturer (Teaching) in Political Theory - United Kingdom - Uag

Description

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Hours: 0.5 FTE

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 leadingrole in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department:

The SOAS Department of Politics and International Studies is a world-leading, research-led department, ranked 5th in the UK and 17th in the world (QS World University Rankings

The Department is known for its combination of both academic and professional training in politics and international relations with a focus on the politics and international relations of the Global South (Asia, Africa, and the Middle East).

About the Role

The Department of Politics and International Studies is pleased to invite applications for a Lectureship (Teaching) focused on Political Theory for the academic year FTE).

The role holder will be expected to support the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

In particular, the role holder will convene and teach both general and specialist modules (individually and with others), advise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and provide pastoral care for students. The role holder will also be expected to work in a collegial and collaborative manner with both academic and non-academic staff across the Department and the School.

Alongside expertise focused on the Global South, we are open as to thematic specialism within the field of Political Theory broadly defined.

The role holder will be expected to convene, teach, and contribute to our portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate taught modules (with a focus on Political Theory), to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and to develop an academic leadership profile within and beyond the Department of Politics and International Studies. In addition, the role holder will be expected to work in a collegial and collaborative manner with academic and non-academic staff across the Department and the School.

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

Closing date: 15th July 2024.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Further information

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'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract

£49,803 to £58,613. Grade 8, per annum inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)