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Lecturer (Teaching-Focused) in Politics

mathieu.stlaurent — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:26:15 +0000

Location

University of Manchester Manchester

United Kingdom

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Department/Unit:

School of Social Sciences

Date:

1 September, 2012

Application Deadline:

9 March, 2012

Salary : £32,901
Employment type : Fixed Term

Application Deadline: 9 March 2012

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer (Teaching-Focused) in Politics, tenable from 1 September 2012 for a fixed term of one year. Applicants must have, or be about to complete, a relevant PhD and have research and teaching interests in Chinese Politics from a comparative and international perspective. This post is focused on teaching and applicants must be prepared to teach on both undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Politics including a second year Undergraduate course on 'Chinese Politics Today', a third year Undergraduate course on 'Identity and Security in China and East Asia', and an MA course on 'China in the International System'.

Informal enquiries

Please send any enquiries to Professor Alan Hamlin, Head of Politics

Email: alan.hamlin@manchester.ac.uk

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in International Politics

mathieu.stlaurent — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:24:44 +0000

Location

University of Manchester Manchester

United Kingdom

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Department/Unit:

School of Social Sciences

Date:

1 September, 2012

Application Deadline:

9 March, 2012

Salary: £32,751 to £55,758
Employment type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 9 March 2012

Applications are invited for two full-time, continuing, lectureships or senior lectureships in International Politics, tenable from 1 September 2012. The successful candidates will join the Politics discipline area within the School of Social Sciences.

Lectureship applicants must have, or be about to complete, a relevant PhD and demonstrate the potential to produce high quality publications and to provide excellent teaching. Senior lectureship applicants must have established a strong record of publication and be experienced teachers at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research and teaching interests may be in any areas of International Politics, but specialisations and approaches that build on strengths within the existing group are particularly welcome. The successful applicants will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and make appropriate administrative contributions across Politics.

Further details about Politics at Manchester can be obtained from its web pages at http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/disciplines/politics/index.html

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Alan Hamlin, Head of Politics

Email: alan.hamlin@manchester.ac.uk

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Michael Hintze Chair in International Security Studies

mathieu.stlaurent — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:57:09 +0000

Location

University of Sydney Sydney

Australia

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Department/Unit:

School of Social and Political Sciences

Application Deadline:

4 March, 2012

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Reference No. 1934/1111

Application Deadline: 4 March 2012

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, which is one of 16 faculties at the University, has a proud history and tradition of intellectual rigour. It offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse range of humanities and social science studies in the Asia Pacific region, and a vibrant research and teaching environment.

The School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) created in 2008 is the fastest growing school in the faculty. It is has seen revenue more than double in three years. It is currently experiencing an exciting period of growth as it builds its capability and capacity through the recruitment of world-class academic staff. The pace of growth, which has seen a 50% increase in the number of permanent staff since 2008, is probably unmatched in the Anglophone world. The social sciences at Sydney are rated in the top 40 globally according to the latest THES global league table.

In 2012 we will be creating a new department in Politics and International Relations, combining Government and IR (GIR) and the Centre for International Security Studies (CISS). This will create critical mass for key areas of research and teaching in the school, including international security which already has a large and thriving group of academics working in the area.

The Michael Hintze Chair in International Security Studies is a key appointment in the new department. The successful candidate will lead research and teaching in the area of international security and provide overall strategic direction for the renewed CISS. He or she will also be a member of the senior management of the department.

The candidate will:

possess outstanding scholarship and research of international standing in the field of international security studies;
engage a vision and enthusiasm to foster excellence in scholarship, in promoting research and research policy and in encouraging and developing the environment for research students and staff working in international security;
possess a strong commitment to teaching at all levels and to innovation in curriculum design and teaching methods;
utilise excellent management skills and willingness to perform high level administrative tasks to provide leadership in international security studies and in the field of politics and international relations more broadly

This is an ideal opportunity for a distinguished senior academic working in international relations and international security to join a vibrant, rapidly growing school in a leadership role. The position is full-time, continuing subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number 1934/1111 for more information and to apply.

Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics

mathieu.stlaurent — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:17:42 +0000

Location

University College London London

United Kingdom

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Department/Unit:

Department of Political Science, School of Public Policy

Date:

1 September, 2012

Application Deadline:

1 March, 2012

Full Time:The appointment will be on UCL Grade 0. The salary range will be Grade 7: £35,557 - £38,594 per annum; Grade 8: £39,668 - £46,822 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

UCL wishes to appoint a new Lecturer starting in September 2012 to teach a core undergraduate course on Comparative Political Analysis, and to offer at least two additional courses in British or Comparative Politics. The new Lecturer will also be required to teach on Master's programmes, and to supervise Master's dissertations.

The new lecturer will undertake research of the highest international standards within his or her own specialist field, which will contribute to the research standing and culture of the Department. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates whose research interests complement those of the Constitution Unit, the Department's leading research centre for British and comparative politics. The Unit's website is at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit .

This appointment is available from 1st September 2012.

Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD in politics and a familiarity with British and comparative politics. Previous experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level is essential. Candidates should demonstrate research achievement at a high level appropriate to stage of career, and show an ability to make a distinctive contribution to the Department's teaching needs in respect of British and comparative politics.

For further details about the vacancy and how to apply on line please go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ and search on Reference Number 1231353.

Further information on the Department of Political Science and our teaching programmes is available on our website ( www.ucl.ac.uk/spp ). Further information on the Affiliate Programme is at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spp/teaching/affiliateug .

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Robert Hazell ( r.hazell@ucl.ac.uk ).

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Sydonnie Hyman (email: s.hyman@ucl.ac.uk/ telephone: +44 (0) 207 679 4944).

Closing Date: 1st March 2012 (applications to be received by 17:00)

Interview Date: It is anticipated that short listed candidates will be invited to interview on 26th March 2012.

Full time teacher and researcher, tenure track

patronmx — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:23:15 +0000

Location

Universidad de Guanajuato

Lascurain de Retana 5 Colonia Centro

Guanajuato, GUA 36000

Mexico

Department/Unit:

Political Studies Department

Date:

1 August, 2012 - 1 August, 2013

Application Deadline:

29 March, 2012

Website:

http://www.campusgto.ugto.mx/pdf/convocatorias%20profesores/convocatoria+DDPG.pd...

Contact Email:

fbarrienmx@gmail.com

Job Posting:

file-21924.pdf

The Political Studies Department of the university of Guanajuato in Guanajuato is posting a job position for a full time tenure track teacher-researcher in the areas of Political Science, although special consideration will be given to applicants interested in Rational Choice and Quantitative Methods applied to Political Science.
The Political Science Department is recently created and hosts researchers from many countries. The University of Guanajuato is located at the center part of Mexico and has begun to recruit scholar from all over the world.

Requirements:
Candidates must have obtained a doctoral degree by the date of appointment. Proficiency in
Spanish is absolutely required at the time of hire, all teaching programs are in Spanish. Fluency in Spanish can be considered by the admission committee. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Availability to start in August 2012.

Interested applicants should submit electronically to fbarrienmx@gmail.com, Dr. Fernando Barrientos, Head of the Political Studies Department, the following:

Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of purpose, including future teaching and research agenda
• Writing sample not exceeding 50 pages (i.e. published articles, dissertation chapter,
working paper)
A Working project for the first year including research and teaching prospects
• publications references
• Teaching references
• Two reference letters.

Deadline for submission: March 29, 2012

Fellowship in European Politics

mathieu.stlaurent — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:30:58 +0000

Location

London School of Economics and Political Science London

United Kingdom

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Department/Unit:

Department of Government

Date:

1 September, 2012 - 31 August, 2015

Application Deadline:

1 March, 2012

Fixed term for three years, from 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2015

Salary: £31,998 to £38,737 p.a. inclusive

Applications are encouraged from political scientists in all fields of comparative European politics and European Union politics. Applications from candidates with expertise in the field of legislative politics in the EU/European Parliament are particularly welcomed.

The candidate will play a role in the teaching and research activities of the European Politics group within the Department of Government at the LSE. The successful candidate should have completed or be able to successfully complete your PhD by September 2012 in political science or a related discipline, have a strong merging research record in political science/European Politics as evidenced by publications in major political science journals or equivalent, and demonstrate excellent teaching skills.

Questions about the post can be addressed to Prof Simon Hix (s.hix@lse.ac.uk). Please note that unfortunately, Prof Hix is unable to advise on whether potential candidates should apply.

For further information and to complete your personal details please go to www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE and select "Visit the ONLINE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM web page." If you have any queries, please telephone: (0)20 7955 6659 or e-mail hr.jobs@lse.ac.uk, quoting reference 1230800.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st March 2012 (11.59pm, UK time).

Post-Doctoral Fellowship on Making Electoral Democracy Work

mathieu.stlaurent — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:06:17 +0000

Location

Université de Montréal Montréal, QC

Canada

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Department/Unit:

Department of Political Science

Date:

1 September, 2012

Application Deadline:

15 April, 2012

There is a post-doctoral fellowship available related to the “Making Electoral Democracy Work” project. The study examines how the rules of the game influence voters and parties. The study covers 26 elections in five countries (Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland) and includes: an internet panel survey of the same citizens over different elections; an analysis of party strategies over these same 26 elections; and a series of experiments designed to complement the analyses of party and voter behaviour. For more information, see: http://www.electoraldemocracy.com.

The fellow must have demonstrated research interest and skills in the quantitative study of elections. He/she must have defended his/her dissertation before September 2012.

The fellow will be actively involved in various aspects of the study, and will have the opportunity to collaborate and co-author with the co-investigators of the project. He/she will have an office at the Canada Research Chair in Electoral Studies at the Université de Montréal and will work on a daily basis with Professor André Blais, the director of the study. Some knowledge of French is desirable.

The annual stipend is $40,000. Travel expenses for up to two conferences (at which the fellow presents a paper) per year (maximum of $1,000 per conference) are reimbursed.

The fellowship is due to start in September 2012. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2012. Applicants should email their CV, a short letter, and the names of two referees to: andre.blais@umontreal.ca.

Lecturer in International Political Economy

mathieu.stlaurent — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:30:13 +0000

Location

University College London London

United Kingdom

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Department/Unit:

Department of Political Science/School of Public Policy

Date:

1 September, 2012

Application Deadline:

27 February, 2012

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 0. The salary range will be Grade 7:- £35,557 - £38,594 per annum; Grade 8:- £39,668 - £46,822 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

UCL wishes to appoint a tenure-track Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) to contribute to research and teaching within the Department of Political Science in the School of Public Policy. The institute desires applications from candidates with research and teaching interests in all areas of International Political Economy. The institution is particularly interested in candidates that will complement and contribute to the existing research clusters and programmes in the areas of global trade governance, international organisations, financial markets, economic development, or regional political economy.

The new Lecturer will undertake research of the highest international standards within his or her own specialist field, which will contribute to the research standing of the Department. They will also contribute to teaching and supervision on the Department's affiliate undergraduate, Masters and PhD programmes.

The appointment is available from 1 September 2012.

Candidates must have a PhD in political science or a public policy-related area, a proven track record of publications in leading journals and/or major university presses and a demonstrated ability to win grant-funding. Previous experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level is essential. Experience of conducting research that feeds into policy-making could be an advantage.

For further details about the vacancy and how to apply on line please go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ and search on Reference Number 1231351.

Further information on the Department of Political Science and our teaching programmes is available on our website (www.ucl.ac.uk/spp). Further information on the Affiliate Programme is at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spp/teaching/affiliateug.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Jeffrey Kucik, j.kucik@ucl.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Sydonnie Hyman (email: s.hyman@ucl.ac.uk/ telephone: +44 (0) 207 679 4944).

Closing Date: 27th February 2012 (applications to be received by 17:00)

Interview Date: It is anticipated that short listed candidates will be interviewed on 30th March 2012.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Politics/International Politics

mathieu.stlaurent — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:01:41 +0000

Location

University of Sheffield Sheffield

United Kingdom

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Department/Unit:

Department of Politics

Application Deadline:

24 February, 2012

With a ranking of first equal in the UK in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise and a consistently high student satisfaction rate in the National Student Survey, the Department of Politics has an excellent international reputation as one of the most vibrant and successful centres for teaching and research in the UK. As part of an investment by the University in four positions at different levels, we seek to appoint a new member of staff, at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, with a research track-record of the highest standard. This key appointment will be in any area of Politics and/or International Politics, either to complement, or add to, our existing strengths.

Applications are therefore sought from ambitious, talented and highly motivated individuals who will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Department's national and international reputation for world class teaching, research excellence and innovation. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to research, interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching excellence and a strong desire to develop a research profile in line with the Departmental Research Strategy, through personal research, applying for research funding, and supervising research students.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, (or have equivalent experience/qualifications). It is essential that you have a proven teaching ability with the ability to manage resources effectively, have a creative approach to problem solving and excellent communication skills.

To apply for this job, view current vacancies and apply online at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs

Salary:

Grade 8 (Lecturer) £37,012 to £44,166 per annum with potential to progress to £49,689.

Grade 9 (Senior Lecturer) £46,846 - £52,706 per annum

Potential to progress to £61,078 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution

Chair in Politics/International Politics

mathieu.stlaurent — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:36:49 +0000

Location

University of Sheffield Sheffield

United Kingdom

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Department/Unit:

Department of Politics

Application Deadline:

24 February, 2012

The Department of Politics at the University of Sheffield has an excellent long standing international reputation for academic research led by academics who are passionate about what they do and is one of the most vibrant and successful centres for teaching and research in the UK. As part of a strategic investment by the University we are seeking to appoint outstanding scholars including a Chair in Politics/International Politics.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the Department by playing an active role in the delivery of high quality teaching and innovative leading-edge research. The successful candidate will strengthen our existing activity whilst at the same time develop new and innovative areas of world-leading research, with the potential for impact in the wider political arena.

As a recognised subject leader, the successful candidate will demonstrate innovative research leadership and scholarship of an international standing, with an excellent record of research publications. In fulfilling the role as a Sheffield Academic, The successful candidate will be afforded the opportunity to make an outstanding contribution to the Department, the Faculty and the University as a whole.

To apply for this job, view current vacancies and apply online at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs

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