Lecturer in Politics and International Relations (Teaching and Scholarship)
Job Description
We seek to appoint an exceptional candidate to a Lectureship in Politics and International Relations, for a 6 month post (fixed term, Teaching and Scholarship) to cover a period of maternity leave. The role will primarily support undergraduate students on our MA Politics and International Relations pathways, and we would particularly welcome candidates with experience in one or more of the following: Politics, International Relations, and/or Russian/European Studies.
The Division of Energy, Environment and Society (EES) is a multidisciplinary group of researchers, formed of staff from Geography and Environmental Science, the Centre for Petroleum and Mineral Law Policy (CEPMLP), and Politics and International Relations. A key feature of teaching and research in EES is its inter-disciplinary approach. Through undergraduate and postgraduate programmes we provide a unique perspective on how science and social science inform governments, business and communities through better understanding, policy and practice. In doing this we provide current and future professionals with the ability to meet the challenges of complex energy, societal and environmental challenges.
We seek to appoint someone with a passion for teaching and research who will work with colleagues across the Division, School and wider University as we build an intellectually stimulating, inclusive, supportive and diverse academic community focussed on social-, environmental and energy-futures, improving the lives of people and communities locally and globally. The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in this academic community.
Your priorities will include:
- Contribute to the teaching of existing undergraduate modules in Politics and International Relations
- With support from existing resources, deliver an existing Honours-level module in Russian Politics
- Use innovative teaching methods to deliver high-quality and effective teaching at all levels in such a manner as to equip students with the skills, attributes and experience required for their future careers
- Supervise undergraduate dissertation projects
- Contribute to recruitment activities
Who we’re looking for someone who has:
- PhD in Politics, International Relations or cognate discipline (including Russian/European Studies)
- Experience of university teaching in a relevant area
- Experience of setting, marking, assessing work and examinations and providing feedback to students
- A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and to help build a team ethos
For further information about this position please contact Head of Division of Energy, Environment and Society (EES), Professor Sue Dawson s.dawson@dundee.ac.uk.
The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee one of the top universities in the UK. Family friendly policies, staff support networks for BME and LGBT staff, membership of Athena Swan and Stonewall, as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.
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