Assistant Professor in International Political Economy
Politics and Government
Short info about job
Company: London School of Economics and Political Science
Department: Department of International Relations
Salary: £53,004 + per annum, inclusive of London Allowance
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1409 7159759
Fax: +44-121 9766540
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Detail information about job Assistant Professor in International Political Economy. Terms and conditions vacancy
Salary is competitive with Departments at our peer institutions worldwide and not less than £53,004 pa inclusive
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Professor in International Political Economy. Based in the Department of International Relations, you will contribute to the intellectual life of the School through conducting and publishing outstanding quality research, engaging in high quality teaching as instructed by the Head of Department, and participating in the School and wider Department activities.
Candidates will need a completed PhD, or be close to obtaining one, in International Relations or a related field by 1 September 2018. Candidates should also have a track record or trajectory of internationally excellent publications. They should also have a proven ability, as evidenced by existing publications, or potential to publish in top journals and with leading book publishers in international political economy.
Candidates should also have a proven or developing record of publications in refereed international journals or with highly-respected book publishers based on research that is, or has the potential to be, internationally excellent and, ideally, world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour.
Some experience of teaching International Political Economy at undergraduate or postgraduate level is desirable.
Successful candidates should have excellent communication and leadership skills and an ability to work as part of a team with colleagues across the School.
The post will start on 1 September 2018.
The other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system.
In addition to a competitive salary the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research incentive scheme with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 September 2017 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications.