Lecturer in Politics (specialism in Data Science)

The Department of Political Economy seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Politics with a specialism in Data Science. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department through research and teaching that develop and apply data science techniques, such as quantitative text analysis or machine learning, to questions of politics. The Department is particularly keen on expanding its offering regarding the interplay between public policy and data science.  
 
The Department is informed by an inclusive interdisciplinary vision and welcomes applications from candidates who share that vision. The Department values diversity and inclusion and a work-life balance.

Key responsibilities 

• Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching activities within the department in accordance with established departmental practice, and to ongoing curriculum development. At Grade 7, design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of study.
• Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Department, School and College, including (Grade 6) establishing a track record of high-quality publication, (Grade 7) having a track record of high-quality publication. 
• Develop and maintain individual/joint research projects in subject-related areas. At Grade 7, contribute to the development of research strategies.  
• Supervise and train postgraduate students to ensure their effective development. 
•  Act as personal tutor to students.
• Participate fully in assessment and examination process as appropriate using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning
• Participate in and develop internal and external networks. At Grade 7, lead and develop networks.
• Conduct individual or collaborative research projects. At Grade 7, act as principal investigator and project leader.

 The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Skills, knowledge and experience

Grade 6 Essential criteria

1.       PhD and first degree in a relevant subject (PhD submitted or completed by time of application).
2.       Academic specialism in any aspect of politics, with a specialism in data science
3.       Ability to engage in research-led teaching
4.       University teaching experience
5.       Clear potential for excellent academic publications record
6.       Good presentational and communicative skills
7.       Good organisational and administrative skills
8.       Ability to supervise student research at BA, MA and PhD levels
9.       Ability to provide support and guidance in the supervision and tutoring of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
 
Grade 6 Desirable criteria

1.       Administrative experience
2.       Experience of major research projects
3.       Interest in and experience with online, blended and distance learning
 
Grade 7 Essential criteria

1.       PhD and first degree in a relevant subject.
2.       Academic specialism in any aspect of politics, with a specialism in data science
3.       Ability to engage in research-led teaching
4.       University teaching experience
5.       Excellent academic publications record
6.       Good presentational and communicative skills
7.       Good organisational and administrative skills
8.       Ability to supervise student research at BA, MA and PhD levels
9.       Ability to provide support and guidance in the supervision and tutoring of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
10.     Interest in and experience with online, blended and distance learning
11.     Experience of involvement in major research projects and applications for funding