Lecturer in International Relations (Research & Education) Ref: 10683

School/department: Dept. of International Relations, School of Global Studies 
Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent 
Reference: 10683
Salary: starting at £39,592 to £43,155 per annum for Lecturer A, and £44,414 to £52,841 for Lecturer B, pro rata if part time current salary scales can be found here
Placed on: 16 February 2023.
Closing date: 14 April 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected interview date: To be confirmed 
Expected start date: 1 September 2023 


Job description

The School of Global Studies at the University of Sussex invites applications for a lectureship in International Relations.

We are looking for an excellent teacher with high-quality and cutting-edge research in International Relations. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in: 

  • Global Environmental Politics

We are particularly interested in scholars using political economy, political ecology and other critical perspectives to understand the politics of environment and development. We would also welcome expertise in specific world regions.

The successful candidate will normally possess a doctorate in International Relations or cognate discipline and show clear evidence of teaching experience and academic publications.

 Please contact the Head of International Relations, Professor Kevin Gray (K.Gray@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download job description and person specification Ref 10683 [PDF 198.77KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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How to apply

Download our academic application form [DOC 199.50KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOC 119.50KB] and fill in all sections.

Email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk 

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.


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