[Commlist] Open Rank in Political Science / including ideology and discourse analysis / University of Essex

the University of Essex has recently advertised an open rank position at 
our Department, in which "Ideology and Discourse Analysis” is explicitly 
mentioned as one of several desired fields of specialization: 
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BXW946/open-rank-in-political-science

for queries feel free to contact Jason Glynos ((ljglyn /at/ essex.ac.uk)) or 
David Howarth ((davidh /at/ essex.ac.uk))

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Open Rank in Political Science
University of Essex - Department of Government
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BXW946/open-rank-in-political-science

The Department of Government at Essex are world leaders in political 
science, ranked top in the UK for research excellence (REF2014), 5th for 
politics in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2018 and 2019 
National Student Survey), top 10 in the world for political science and 
international relations according to the Centre for World University 
Rankings (2018), among the top 50 departments worldwide according to the 
QS World University Rankings.  Having been awarded Q-Step Affiliate 
Status, we are committed to excellence in education and research.

This is a genuinely open search in terms of sub-field. We are always 
seeking to build on our existing strengths in comparative politics, 
international relations (especially conflict studies), political 
behaviour, political economy, political institutions, and political 
theory. We have identified British politics, gender and politics, and 
ideology and discourse analysis as priority areas in this round.

The Department is now looking to make an appointment at Lecturer, Senior 
Lecturer, Reader or Professor level.

Duties of the Role

The post-holder is expected to conduct research and teaching in 
Political Science. They will (co-) supervise undergraduate projects, MA, 
and PhD dissertations. In addition, the successful candidate will be 
expected to generate research income, to contribute to the 
administration and leadership responsibilities within the Department, 
and to the local, regional and international profile of the Department.

Duties at Lecturer level will include contributing to excellence in 
education by designing and delivering substantive and effective teaching 
and learning support as agreed with the Head of Department, producing 
research outputs for publication at acceptable levels of volume and 
academic excellence and disseminate the result of research and 
scholarship through appropriate Knowledge Exchange activities.

Duties at Senior Lecturer or Reader level will moreover include engaging 
in curriculum development, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and 
research supervision at both an individual and a strategic level along 
with providing research leadership and engaging in activities that will 
enhance the research profile of the Department.

Duties at Professor level will include additionally building up a 
sustained and effective record of impact at a strategic level in 
relation to teaching and learning, as part of a wider commitment to 
academic practice and pursuing research that is world leading in terms 
of originality, significance and rigour.

At all levels the successful candidate will be expected to engage in 
individual and/or collaborative research activity (resulting in 
internationally excellent publications) that is in keeping with REF 
criteria and generate external research income appropriate in scale to 
career stage and subject area norms.

The post-holder will undertake a full range of Education, Research and 
Leadership and Citizenship responsibilities as detailed in the 
respective job pack of the level for which you are applying.

Qualifications and Skills required

Applicants will hold a relevant doctoral level degree in Political 
Science or allied field (or be close to completion of PhD if applying 
for Lecturer level), or possess equivalent professional experience or 
practice.

Applicants at the Lecturer level will be required to provide evidence of 
a research agenda, engagement in high-quality research activity and a 
developing research profile; and have proven experience in teaching at 
undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, or demonstrable potential to 
achieve this.

Applicants at the Senior Lecturer or Reader level will be required to 
provide evidence of an established and internationally recognised 
research profile, with a strong track record of published academic 
output at international levels of recognition; a sustained record of 
effectiveness in education at both undergraduate and postgraduate 
levels; and a record of success in generating external research income 
appropriate in scale to disciplinary norms and career stage.

Applicants at the Professor level will be required to demonstrate 
evidence of teaching excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate 
levels appropriate to the discipline; a strong, sustained record of 
academic publication at international or world-leading levels of 
recognition; and an established record of success in securing and 
managing substantial research grants (appropriate to the discipline).

Applicants at all levels will need to possess evidence of a clear 
publication plan for submission to future Research Excellence Framework 
(REF) programmes.

This is a permanent, full-time post on an ASER (teaching and research) 
contract, with appointment being made as Lecturer (R), Senior Lecturer 
(R), Reader or Professor (R). Please state clearly on your application 
form which level for which you are applying.

The Department of Government is working towards a Scientific Women’s 
Academic Network (Athena SWAN) award and particularly welcome 
applications from those who identify as female or non-binary as they are 
under-represented in the Department.

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to 
who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, 
internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and 
students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find 
the world in one place.

Please use the ‘Apply’ button to read further information about this 
role including the full job description and person specification which 
outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed 
for this role. You will also find details of how to make your 
application here.

Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the 
University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information 
in a different format, please telephone (01206) 876559.

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