Assistant Professor in International Relations / International Political Economy

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit or skill and experience relative to the role.

Based in the Department of International Relations, the post holder 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 Department and wider School activities.

All candidates must have expertise and research interests in International Relations or International Political Economy, with a specialism in Geoeconomics, Economic Statecraft or Economic Security. They must show a clear, well-developed and viable strategy for future outstanding research that has the potential to result in world-leading publications. The successful candidate must be able to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses on International Relations, or International Political Economy, and Geoeconomics, Economic Statecraft or Economic Security.

Candidates will need a completed PhD, or be close to obtaining a PhD, in International Relations, Political Science, or a related field by the post start date. Candidates should also have a proven ability, as evidenced by existing publications, or potential to publish in top refereed international journals, or with highly respected book publishers, in the field of international relations. Successful candidates should have excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team with colleagues across the School.

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. The Department is committed to promoting diversity in the field of International Relations, by fostering and supporting new generations of scholars from diverse backgrounds, by teaching an innovative, inclusive and diverse curriculum, and by supporting an inclusive departmental research culture.

In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits that come with this job include an occupational pension scheme, a research grants policy with personal reward options, generous research leave (sabbatical) entitlement, a collegial faculty environment and excellent support, training and development opportunities. The post will start in September 2027 and by the start of the academic year 2027/28.