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Ansök senast: 2024-08-20
Lecturer (Teaching) in United States Politics
About the role
The UCL Institute of the Americas is seeking to fill a Lecturer (Teaching) position in United States politics. The position is fixed-term for one year to cover a member of academic staff who will be on parental leave. The role holder will carry out teaching and administration within the Institute of the Americas, especially in the area of the politics of the United States. We particularly welcome applicants with research and teaching interests that complement our existing provision. We expect the postholder to convene our core undergraduate taught training module AMER: Introduction to Politics. They will convene a one-term postgraduate taught option (either AMER: States of Exception: US State Building through its Exceptional Geographies or a module of their own design) and two one-term undergraduate optional modules (AMER: The Politics of the United States and AMER: Gender, Politics and Society of the Americas). They will contribute to other team-taught modules and take on administrative responsibilities in the department. The salary offered is UCL Grade 8 (£51,-£52,) per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.
About you
Applicants must have a PhD in Political Science or related subject. They should have proven experience of teaching and assessment at university level in US politics, and the ideal candidate will have research and/or teaching expertise in the history of American political development and/or gender and politics. When applying please include a CV and cover letter (please include a statement addressing all of the person specification criteria directly). Please do not submit any other papers or letters of recommendation at this stage.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please see the job description (at the bottom of the page) and visit to find out more. The interview date is provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 22 July , and will be held online.
