At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in Political Science and International Studies through engaging lectures and seminars.
- Company: Join a leading academic department focused on political science and international relations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive academic environment.
- Other info: Fixed-term position with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape the minds of future leaders while exploring critical global issues.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant field and proven teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47389 - 47389 £ per year.
This is a fixed-term academic teaching post in the Department of Political Science and International Studies. The post is for the period 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. The post holder will contribute to undergraduate teaching, assessment, supervision, student support and relevant departmental administration.
Main responsibilities will include the following:
- Deliver lectures and seminars on a Research Design module (UG2), covering basics of research design; state theory, documentary research and archives; institutionalism and ethnography; constructivism, interviews and focus groups; and post‑structuralism, discourse analysis and visual methods.
- Convene and manage a UG3 module, Conflict and Peace in Deeply Divided Societies, including all lectures and seminars. Current topics include introducing deeply divided societies; explaining ethnic conflict; understanding inter‑ethnic violence; secession and partition; peace processes; power‑sharing and territorial conflict management; inclusive peace, including gender and sexual minorities; civic parties and social movements; and dealing with the past.
- Prepare teaching materials, support student learning, provide feedback and contribute to assessment and moderation in line with departmental requirements.
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure coherent module delivery and appropriate coverage of theory, methods and case material.
- Contribute to the supervision, marking and moderation of Undergraduate dissertation as determined by departmental requirements.
Person Specification
- A PhD in a subject area relevant to political science, international relations, peace and conflict studies or a closely related discipline.
- Relevant teaching experience and scholarship within the subject specialism.
- Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning.
- Skills in managing, motivating & mentoring others.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Asaf Siniver, Head of Department of Political Science and International Studies, a.siniver@bham.ac.uk
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As a Teaching Fellow in Political Science and International Studies, you will join a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering intellectual growth and innovation. Our institution offers a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional development, providing ample opportunities for mentorship and research engagement. Located in a dynamic city, we encourage a balanced work-life experience, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and impactful employment in academia.
