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Department of International Relations
Assistant Professor, International Political Economy
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 £55,974 per annum (pay award pending) and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website
The International Relations Department wishes to appoint one Assistant Professor with a specialism in International Political Economy.
A regional focus within this subfield is desirable, especially regional expertise that is currently underrepresented in the department.
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 a research interest in International Political Economy and must also show a clear and viable strategy for future top-quality research. The successful candidate must be able to teach courses on international political economy at the BSc and MSc levels (IR206, IR470).
Candidates will need a completed PhD, or be close to obtaining one, in International Relations, Political Science or a related field by 1 September 2022. 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.
In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy 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 1st September 2022.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
Candidates will be required to submit their CV, covering letter, up to 2 examples of their best published or unpublished work, and a 2 page (max) syllabus for an ‘Introduction to International Political Economy’ course (at undergraduate level)
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 Jenny Davies (j.davies5@lse.ac.uk)
The closing date for receipt of applications is 31st August 2021 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.