Lecturer in International Relations/Security (Education and Research)

University of Exeter -College of Social Science and International Studies

(Ref. P46473)

The above full time post is available on a permanent basis from 1 September 2014 in the College of Social Sciences and International Studies.

The result of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise confirms Exeter’s position as one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities. Almost 90% of our research is at internationally recognised levels and every single subject submitted included world-leading (4*) research. When adjusted for the 95% of staff submitted, Exeter ranks among the top 15 in the UK for research out of 159 higher education institutions. The Times Higher Education described Exeter as 'a rising star among research-intensive institutions'.

To further strengthen our activities in International Relations we are seeking to appoint a new Lecturer in any area of the field of International Relations.

The successful applicants will possess a depth or breadth of specialist knowledge demonstrated by a PhD (or be demonstrably near to completion) in International Relations or a related social science discipline in a relevant academic area, or equivalent, of the core knowledge relating to this academic area in order to teach and support learning on academic area modules. They will have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in an active field of International research related or complementary to existing Exeter strengths.

The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Doug Stokes in engaging and contributing to the thematic priorities of Exeter’s Strategy and Security Institute and IR more generally.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics;  a strong record in attracting research funding, or demonstrable potential to attract such funding, teamwork skills to work in collaboration with existing group members, an active and supportive approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research that will help to foster interactions and links both within the University and externally, the attitude and ability to engage in continuous professional development, the aptitude to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning and enthusiasm for delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

For informal enquiries about this post, you may wish to contact Doug Stokes by emailingD.Stokes@exeter.ac.uk.

Appointments will be made within the Education and Research job family and the starting salary will be from £32,590 per annum on Grade F (£32,590 to £36,661 per annum).

The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 3^rd April. Interviews are expected to take place on 19 May 2014.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.