0074-23 – Lecturer in Politics and International Relations

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School of Social Sciences & Humanities
Location: 
Aston University Main Campus
Salary: 

£43,414 to £51,805
per annum (pro-rata)
Grade:  Grade 09
Contract Type: 
Fixed Term

(31/01/2024)
Basis: 
Part Time
(0.51)
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 31 May 2023
Interview Date: 

To be confirmed
Reference:  0074-23
Release Date:  Wednesday 17 May 2023

The Department of Politics, History and International Relations is looking to appoint a 0.5FTE Teaching Associate in Politics and IR for five months from September 2023. The post is to provide replacement teaching for a colleague on maternity leave, covering undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Politics and IR. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Department within the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. It is expected that the successful candidate will hold a doctorate in a relevant discipline, and be able to demonstrate a track record of teaching to a high standard. This should include, appropriate to stage of career, teaching experience including lectures and seminars, and setting and marking assignments. Ability to teach modules focusing on diplomacy, protest politics and IR theories and issues are particularly sought. The successful candidate might also be required to undertake administrative responsibilities, appropriate to their stage of career.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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