Lecturer in Politics and International Relations

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Description:

The Historical and Political Studies group is looking to recruit an energetic and committed Lecturer in Politics and International Relations/IR. The successful candidate would be expected to teach across the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate Politics and International Relations curriculum. Based within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, theSchool of Society and Culture is a place of progression in a progressive world. The School brings together subjects and research that are among the most relevant in today’s society; subjects that play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social issues and that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future.The School has created a learning environment that brings together social and political sciences, law, performing arts and humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions.The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, humanities and performing arts play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you will be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. You will have research expertise pertaining to one or more of the following areas: The political economy of developing countries (with expertise on Sub-Saharan Africa especially desirable) North-South transnational linkages International Relations of developing regions (again expertise on Sub-Saharan African regions is of particular relevance) The School is launching a new online Masters in IR and a new BSc in Politics in September 2022, and you will be expected to contribute to the development and success of these exciting new programmes, utilising strong digital skills and aptitudes for engaging students in both physical and online environments. You will also be expected to contribute to the department's research culture and group and will have a strong research track record (appropriate to career stage). You will need to demonstrate that you have excellent interpersonal skills and will work effectively both independently and as part of a team with colleagues, students, and internal, and external associates. The post requires: A first degree in the Social Sciences and/or Humanities and a PhD (or equivalent expertise) in Politics, International Relations or a related subject Research specialism related to the above and a strong research track record (appropriate to career stage) Ability to teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate IR and Politics curriculum Ability and willingness to co-supervise a range of PhD theses on developing country politics Strong digital skills with an aptitude to teach creatively and to quickly master new learning systems and platforms Experience of academic administration responsibilities Excellent academic and pastoral support for students Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and to take initiative For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Peter Bokody via email Peter.Bokody@plymouth.ac.uk or via the School Office ( 44) 01752 585119 Interviews will take place on Thursday 16 June 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description Teaching Qualifications and Recognition Policy

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£35,326 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 7/8

Package:

Full-Time, Permanent

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>

Based within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities

and Business, theSchool of Society and Culture is a place of progression in a progressive world. The School brings together subjects and research that are among the most relevant in today’s society; subjects that play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social issues and that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future.The School has created a learning environment that brings together social and political sciences, law, performing arts and humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions.The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, humanities and performing arts play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you will be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

You will have research expertise pertaining to one or more of the following areas:

The political economy of developing countries (with expertise on Sub-Saharan Africa especially desirable)

North-South transnational linkages

International Relations of developing regions (again expertise on Sub-Saharan African regions is of particular relevance)

The School is launching a new online Masters in IR and a new BSc in Politics in September 2022, and you will be expected to contribute to the development and success of these exciting new programmes, utilising strong digital skills and aptitudes for engaging students in both physical and online environments.

You will also be expected to contribute to the department's research culture and group and will have a strong research track record (appropriate to career stage). You will need to demonstrate that you have excellent interpersonal skills and will work effectively both independently and as part of a team with colleagues, students, and internal, and external associates.

The post requires:

A first degree in the Social Sciences and/or Humanities and a PhD (or equivalent expertise) in Politics, International Relations or a related subject

Research specialism related to the above and a strong research track record (appropriate to career stage)

Ability to teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate IR and Politics curriculum

Ability and willingness to co-supervise a range of PhD theses on developing country politics

Strong digital skills with an aptitude to teach creatively and to quickly master new learning systems and platforms

Experience of academic administration responsibilities

Excellent academic and pastoral support for students

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and to take initiative

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Peter Bokody via email Peter.Bokody@plymouth.ac.uk

or via the School Office ( 44) 01752 585119

Interviews will take place on Thursday 16 June 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT

Job Description

Teaching Qualifications and Recognition Policy

A8699

£35,326 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 7/8

35326

35326

50296

Academic/Research

Mon, 6 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full-Time, Permanent

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Mon, 9 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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