LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
For this post, we particularly welcome applications from women and people from minority ethnic groups.
Department of International Relations
Assistant Professor in International Relations Theory
Salaries will be on the appropriate salary scale and will be commensurate with experience, taking into account pay equity within the Department.
The salary scale starts at £61,446 per annum and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website
Based in the Department of International Relations, the post holder will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in high quality teaching as instructed by the Head of Department, and participating in the School and wider Department activities.
All candidates must have expertise and research interests in International Relations Theory or International Relations, and ideally in the areas of race, Indigeneity, postcolonialism or decoloniality. They must show a clear and viable strategy for future top-quality research. The successful candidate must be able to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses on International Relations Theory and International Relations.
Candidates will need a completed PhD, or be close to obtaining one, in International Relations, Political Science, or a related field by 2 September 2024. Candidates should also have a proven or developing record of publications in refereed international journals or with highly-respected book publishers based on research that is, or has the potential to be, internationally-excellent and, ideally, world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
Successful candidates should have excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team with colleagues across the School. The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.
The Department is committed to promoting diversity in the field of International Relations, by fostering and supporting new generations of scholars from diverse backgrounds, by teaching an innovative, inclusive and diverse curriculum, and by supporting an inclusive departmental research culture. To that end, a candidate’s cover letter must include a 300-word statement on how they incorporate diversity in their teaching and professional practice.
In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research incentive scheme with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.
The post will start on 2 September 2024.
For further information about the posts, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
Candidates will be required to submit their CV, covering letter including 300-word statement on diversity, and 2 examples of their best published or unpublished work.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Romy Mokogwu r.mokogwu@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 10 September 2023 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.
Presentations and visits to the Department will take place during October 2023.