Assistant Professor

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

As an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from women and those of minority ethnic 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 Social Policy, 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 School and wider Department activities.

The Department seeks a talented individual keen to help it further develop its renowned strengths in criminology/criminal justice, and international social and public policy in both its MSc and BSc provision and research.

Research 

• Conducting substantive research into complex problems, ideas, concepts or theories and applying appropriate methodologies;
• Developing and carrying forward a coherent research strategy in their discipline which has national and international impact;
• Developing a body of outstanding quality publications in well-recognised peer-reviewed outlets;
• Initiating and developing links with internal contacts such as academics in interdisciplinary departments/institutes/centres, external contacts at other educational institutions, employers and professional organisations to actively foster collaboration;
• Presenting research and giving invited papers at national and international conferences;
• Acting as a reviewer for academic journals;
• Providing academic leadership at conferences and raising the profile of LSE research;
• Providing expert opinion and commentary to external audiences and organisations.

Teaching

• Contributing to the intellectual life of the School by engaging in high quality core teaching;
• Contributing to the monitoring and enhancement of quality in teaching within the department;
• Actively seeking and pursuing training in teaching technology and practice, for example by undertaking the PGCertHE to Associate level;
• Teaching and examining undergraduate and master’s level students;
• Acting as an Academic Mentor and providing pastoral care;
• Supervising PhD students (but not sole supervisory responsibility for research students whilst pre-Interim Review);
• Developing innovative and attractive courses, shaping and influencing curriculum development and actively contributing to the review of courses in accordance with departmental strategy;
• Supervising hourly-paid teachers, including organising and delegating work, arranging induction;
• and providing training and guidance;
• Actively contributing to departmental teaching administration.

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email socialpolicy.recruitment@lse.ac.uk in the first instance. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 2 November 2025 (23.59 UK time). We are unable to accept any late applications. We expect to interview shortlisted candidates the week commencing 26 January 2026.