Vacancy: Lecturer in International Relations

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a dynamic lecturer to join our growing Politics team and contribute to the future development of both our teaching and research. We currently offer programmes in Politics and Global Studies, Global History and Politics (with History) and from 2016 we will also offer a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, to which the successful candidate may contribute.  We are also building our team with respect to research as we prepare for the next REF.

As our ideal candidate, you will have specialist knowledge in an area of International Relations, such as, but not exclusively, security and foreign policy, rising powers in global politics such as India, terrorism, globalisation, and the EU. In addition to contributing to teaching more broadly across the curriculum, you will have the opportunity to develop and teach new modules in your area of specialism.

You will have a doctorate in International Relations and an established/growing record of publication(s), capable of delivering sufficient 3* and 4* outputs for the Research Excellence Framework 2020. You will have experience of teaching in higher education. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively are also essential.

Applicants must be able to start on 1 September 2016.

One of our core values is ‘individuals matter’.  As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development.  You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support, comprehensive staff development programme, generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.  Further details can be found on our website.  Post No: HSS-F40

Closing Date:    16 May 2016

Interview Date:  26 May 2016

Applications should be made online at www.winchester.ac.uk. Please note that posts close at midnight on the date stated. Late applications will not be accepted.  Due to certificate of sponsorship restrictions this post is not open to applicants who require sponsorship to work at the University of Winchester.

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