Associate Professor in International Relations

The Department of Political Science/School of Public Policy at UCL is seeking to fill a position in International Relations at the Lecturer or Associate Professor level (equivalent of a U.S. tenure-track Assistant / Associate Professor position).

We are seeking applicants with teaching and research interests that complement and extend existing strengths in the department. Whilst the position is open to all sub-fields in international relations, we particularly welcome applicants with expertise on major power politics, international relations of developing countries, global environmental politics, foreign policy of China, politics of international law, global digital governance, or the politics of international finance.
 
Candidates must indicate whether they are applying at the Lecturer or Associate Professor level. We welcome applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds. We also welcome applications from candidates using a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches.

This is an open-ended appointment which will commence on the 1st September 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Key Requirements
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Political Science or related subject (candidates nearing completion may be considered).

Proven ability to undertake high-quality academic research of internationally-recognised calibre, research expertise that complements and extends on existing strengths in the department and experience of teaching relevant to the department’s modules at undergraduate or postgraduate level are essential.

Candidates seeking to be appointed at the Associate Professor (Grade 9) level are expected to demonstrate a publication record commensurate with the Associate Professor level; have made a substantial contribution to the advancement of their discipline through research; and demonstrate evidence of excellence in education including designing and delivering modules to a high standard.

Further Details
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

When applying please include a CV and a cover letter which should include a statement of research and teaching interests. Please do not submit any papers at this stage as they will not be looked at.

Further information on the Department of Political Science, including research clusters and teaching programmes, is available on our website (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science).

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Ben Lauderdale (email: b.lauderdale@ucl.ac.uk).

For queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Ajay Patel (email: polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk; phone: 020 7679 4944).

We encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in the sector and at UCL including but, not exclusive, to disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, LGBTQ+ people, people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, especially women.