Lecturer in Political Science King's College London United Kingdom
# Job description
The Department of European and International Studies is recruiting a permanent Lecturer in Politics. The post is open in terms of theoretical and methodological approach or research topic within the field of Politics, with research expertise on China and/or the United States individually or from a comparative perspective. The post holder is expected to contribute to the delivery of the BAs in European Politics and European Studies and the MAs in International Political Economy and European Studies, and the BA in International Relations to which the department contributes. The post holder will contribute to research-led teaching and supervision at UG, PGT and PGR levels, contribute to advancing the department’s research culture, and work well with others in the department and across the School and Faculty.
You will be responsible to the Head of Department. More information about the Department, School and Faculty can be found on the King’s website:
This post will be offered on an open-ended contract from 1st September 2024.
This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent# Key responsibilities
- Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of innovative teaching activities within the department, particularly the BA European Politics, BA European Studies, MA International Political Economy and MA European Studies, as well as the BA International Relations to which the department contributes. - Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Department, School and College. - Supervise and train postgraduate students to ensure their effective development. - Act as personal tutor to students. - Participate fully in assessment and examination process as appropriate using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their leaning. - Participate in and develop internal and external networks. - Conduct individual or collaborative research projects. - Contribute to departmental, School, Faculty and University administrative duties.
*The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.*
# Skills, knowledge, and experience
**Grade 6 **
**Essential criteria **
1. PhD and first degree in a relevant subject (PhD submitted or completed by time of application)
2. Specialism in any area of Politics
3. Specialism in China and/or the United States individually or from a comparative perspective
4. Clear potential for excellent academic publications record
5. Good presentational and communicative skills
6. Good organisational and administrative skills
7. Ability to supervise student research at BA, MA and PhD levels
8. Ability to provide support and guidance in the supervision and tutoring of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
**Desirable criteria **
9. University teaching experience
10. Administrative experience

**Grade 7 **
**Essential criteria **
1. PhD and first degree in a relevant subject (PhD submitted or completed by time of application)
2. Specialism in any area of Politics
3. Specialism in China and/or the United States individually or from a comparative perspective
4. Good academic publications record
5. Good presentational and communicative skills
6. Good organisational and administrative skills
7. University teaching experience
11. Experience supervising student research at BA, MA and/or PhD levels
12. Ability to provide support and guidance in the supervision and tutoring of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
**Desirable criteria **
13. Administrative experience
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