Assistant Professor in Public Policy

Applicants must demonstrate research excellence in the field of Public Policy, with the ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University.  The University aims to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.  

All research interests relating to Public Policy will be considered. The successful candidate will have: demonstrable research excellence and ambition appropriate to Assistant Professor; ability to contribute to teaching a new MSc in Public Policy, evidence of a growing set of impact and engagement activities; an ability to connect their research to general research themes and approach within the Centre for Institutions and Political Behaviour. 

Key responsibilities: 

• To pursue research in Public Policy using rigorous (qualitative or quantitative) methods, that is high quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour;
• To develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement; 
• To play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development, including a new MSc in Public Policy; 
• Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity;  
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department;  
• To deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, as well as engaging in related activity such as assessment; 
• To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department; 
• To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department’s commitment to its vibrant and inclusive postgraduate culture.  
• Carry out such other duties as specified by the Head of the Department. 

What to Submit 

All applicants are asked to submit the following: 

• A CV;  
• A cover letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above; 
• Personal research plan;
• Two of your most significant pieces of written work.  Where possible, your written work should have been published or submitted since January 2021, however, work prior to this date may be submitted where candidates have had career breaks;
• An EDI & values statement – (of no more than 500 words) which outlines work which you have been involved in and which demonstrates your commitment to EDI and our values. I.e. Involvement in quality, diversity, and inclusion activities such as mentoring, volunteering, or attending conferences.