About us The Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy at UCL is a leading international centre for political research. It offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all major fields of politics, as well as public management and public policy. More details about the Department and UCL can be found below Political Science | UCL Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences About the role We are seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) and invite applicants with teaching expertise in Comparative Political Economy. The main purpose of the job is to teach the modules Politics of Economics Policy in Post-Industrial Democracies (POS0041) and Welfare Politics (POLS0028) at the highest standard at postgraduate and undergraduate levels. The candidate will also supervise dissertations, undertake marking, and other education-related activities relevant to role. This is a part-time position, starting from 1 January 2027 and ending 30 September 2027. The salary for the role is grade 7, point 33 to 38, which at 0.6FTE is £29,040 to £33,059 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. We welcome applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds and candidates. About you We are seeking applicants who hold a PhD in Political Science or related topic; have teaching expertise in comparative political economy; and a proven ability in delivering excellent teaching. Evidence of high-quality research is also desirable. Due to the time critical nature and specific requirements of this role, you will need to be eligible to start work, and have the right to work in the UK from January 2027 How to apply Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification available below Applicants should submit a CV and a supporting statement that specifically addresses the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. Please note that samples of written work are not required at this stage, and applicants are therefore requested not to upload any further supporting information other than the aforementioned documents. Please submit your supporting statement by attaching it in MS Word or PDF format under the ‘Other Attachments’ section on the application portal. Selection process The selection process will involve shortlisting applications based on their suitability towards the criteria listed in the person specifications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview. Note that if shortlisted, certain recruitment documents, like the CV, may be shared with the department in advance of the interview date, with the candidate’s permission. More information will be provided after shortlisting. If prospective applicants have questions about the post, they are welcome to contact the Chair of the appointment committee: Professor Lauge Poulsen, l.poulsen@ucl.ac.uk . Questions about the application process should be directed to polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk . Interviews will be held in the last two weeks of November 2027 Customer advert reference: B03-03315 £43,981 to £54,019 pro rata
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