Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Assistant/Associate Professor) in International Relations and Political Science - 97038

Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS)

School of Government

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £41,526 - £77,108 (Lecturer salary from £41,526 - £49,553 a year with potential progression (to £55,750 a year)). (Senior Lecturer salary from £51,034 - £59,135 a year with potential progression (to £77,108 a year)).

Grade 8/9

Full Time

Permanent

POLSIS is one of the largest Political Science and International Relations departments in the United Kingdom. It is home to more than 50 full-time academic staff, more than 1,200 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, and more than 70 doctoral researchers. The department is intellectually vibrant with an excellent record in both research and teaching.

While the positions are open in terms of research area and methodology, we would be particularly pleased to consider applications from those working in the areas of Security; Representation, Accountability and Democracy; Race and Ethnicity; Gender; Data and Technology; and those with an empirical focus on South Asia or East Asia. Experience of distance-learning teaching would also be an advantage.

The ideal candidates will have a PhD in International Relations, Political Science or an allied field and be able to teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The candidate may develop their own stream of research and/or work with others in the Department and across the University, and will be expected to be produce world-leading research in terms of originality, significance and rigour.


Lecturer
Main Duties Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates, postgraduates, or CPD students
Planning and carrying out research
Contributing to Departmental/School administration

Person Specification
Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications
Extensive research/teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism
Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning/research Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels

Senior Lecturer
Main Duties Contributing at a senior level on a sustained basis in learning and teaching
To pursue sustained research activity through original research and scholarship, including other research-related contributions through conference papers and presentations and/or consultancy projects and advice
To chair and/or lead activities in the Department/ School and representation on University committees or working groups

Person Specification
Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications
An excellent teaching profile and performance, informed by an appropriate level of scholarship
An excellent national reputation and a developing international profile through significant original research work and .a clear record of impact
Demonstrated significant achievement in management

We would particularly welcome applications from female, black and minority ethnic candidates who are underrepresented in the School. We are happy to discuss flexible working.

Informal enquiries are welcome – please contact Professor René Lindstädt, Head of the School of Government (R.Lindstaedt@bham.ac.uk), Dr Richard North, Head of POLSIS (r.north.2@bham.ac.uk) or Dr Julie Gilson (j.a.gilson@bham.ac.uk), Deputy Head of POLSIS.


Closing date: 18 April 2021
Reference: 97038

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