[Commlist] Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Political Theory at the University of Essex

you may have already seen this but wanted to make sure you know about 
it: the University of Essex has recently advertised a Lectureship in 
Political Theory: 
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BPC929/lecturer-in-political-theory. It is 
open to those working in all branches of political theory, including 
those working in the field of poststructuralist political theory, 
broadly construed, and we would very much like to see a strong showing 
in this subfield if at all possible.

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Lecturer in Political Theory
University of Essex - Department of Government
Location: 	Colchester
Salary: 	£40,793 to £48,676 per annum
Hours: 	Full Time
Contract Type: 	Permanent
Placed On: 	20th December 2018
Closes: 	6th February 2019
Job Ref: 	REQ02213

The Department of Government

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), 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 on the planet according to the QS World University Rankings. 
 With 92% student satisfaction (NSS 2017) and having been awarded 
Q-Step Affiliate Status, we are committed to excellence in education and 
research.

The Department is now seeking to appoint an academic at the Lecturer level.

Duties of the Role

The post-holder is expected to conduct research and teaching in 
Political Theory. They will 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.

Key responsibilities will include contributing to excellence in 
education by designing and delivering substantive and effective teaching 
and learning support, at undergraduate and postgraduate leaves; and 
engaging in individual and/ or collaborative research activity, 
resulting in internationally excellent publications, that is in keeping 
with REF criteria.

A full list of key responsibilities and main duties (Education, Research 
and Leadership and Citizenship) can be found within the job pack.

Skills and qualifications required

The successful candidate will hold a relevant doctoral level research 
degree in Political Science or will have equivalent professional 
experience or practice or be close to completion of a PhD. They will be 
a member of the Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or have the 
ability to gain this at an appropriate level within a defined period of 
appointment.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate proven experience in teaching 
at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels or demonstrable potential 
to engage in teaching and learning support in higher education; evidence 
of a clear publication plan for submission to future Research Excellence 
Framework (REF) programmes; and a sustained engagement in continuing 
professional development in relevant subjects/disciplines and their 
pedagogies.

This is a permanent, full-time role on an ASER (teaching and research) 
contract.

We particularly welcome applications from those who identify as female 
as they are under-represented in the Department. To support and advance 
the careers of female colleagues the Department of Government is working 
towards a Scientific Women's Academic Network (Athena SWAN) award.

At the University of Essex internationalism 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 and a university 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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