At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Politics courses and inspire students in small seminar settings.
- Company: Join a vibrant study abroad programme in the historic city of Bath.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time role with full admin support and a supportive academic community.
- Other info: Collaborate with a collegial team and engage in cross-cultural learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' learning and foster critical thinking in a picturesque setting.
- Qualifications: Strong background in Politics and university-level teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35374 - 43234 £ per year.
Company Description
Advanced Studies in England (ASE) is a study abroad program located in the historic city of Bath, welcoming undergraduate students from U.
S. colleges for semester, year-long, and summer study.
ASE offers small seminar-style courses across disciplines including English, Creative Writing, Theatre and Film, Social and Political Science, and History, often complemented by internships or one-on-one tutorials, many with partners at Oxford University.
Students live in historic townhouses and apartments within the city, enjoying a vibrant academic community in a picturesque setting.
A rich social and cultural program supports students’ integration into the local community and provides a distinctive, immersive study abroad experience.
Faculty members join a collegial team committed to rigorous scholarship, close student engagement, and cross-cultural learning.
- Role Description
- Due to the unexpected withdrawal of a member of our faculty, we have urgent need for a
Lecturer in Politics.
This is a part-time contract teaching two classes on a Tuesday at our study centre in central Bath .
The role involves planning and delivering undergraduate-level Politics courses in small seminar settings, fostering critical thinking, debate, and independent inquiry.
There are existing syllabuses which can be used or tweaked.
Responsibilities include: delivering two seminar classes each week both on the subject of the UK political system; one is to a third year group (of 4 students), the other to a first-year group (of eight students), and marking assessed work. Full admin support will be provided.
Qualifications
- Strong academic background in Politics, International Relations, or related Social/Political Science fields; a relevant postgraduate degree (Master’s or Ph D) is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated university-level teaching experience, especially in small-group or seminar formats, with the ability to facilitate discussion and support diverse learning styles.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and academic writing skills, with the ability to explain complex political concepts clearly to undergraduate students.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a student-centered approach, including mentoring, providing constructive feedback, and supporting students from varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and to contribute to program initiatives, co-curricular activities, and community engagement.
- Some understanding of U. S. higher education expectations and experience with study abroad or international education is an advantage.
- Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory teaching practices and the promotion of global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding.
Lecturer in Politics in Taunton employer: Advanced Studies In England
Advanced Studies in England (ASE) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to teach in the historic city of Bath, where faculty members are part of a supportive and collegial team dedicated to fostering student engagement and cross-cultural learning. With a commitment to rigorous scholarship and a vibrant academic community, ASE provides its lecturers with the chance to inspire students in small seminar settings while enjoying a rich social and cultural program that enhances both personal and professional growth. The picturesque surroundings and the integration into local life make this role not just a job, but a meaningful and rewarding experience.
Contact Details:
Advanced Studies In England Recruitment Team
