Lecturer in Comparative Politics

The Department of Political Science/School of Public Policy at UCL is seeking to fill a position in Comparative Politics at the Lecturer level (equivalent of a U.S. tenure-track Assistant Professor position).

The salary will be on the UCL Grade 8 scale, £47,414 - £55,805 (inclusive of London Allowance). Plus £10,300 per annum Market Supplement.

We are seeking applicants with research and teaching expertise in authoritarian politics, democratization, and/or democratic backsliding, whose teaching and research interests complement and extend existing strengths in the department.

The post plays a critical role in the strategic research plan of the Department, as well as the expansion of its undergraduate teaching provision as its new BSc in Politics and International Relations expands to its full size.

This is an open-ended appointment which will commence on 1 September 2023.

When applying please include a CV and cover letter which should include a Statement of Research and teaching interests. Please do not submit any research papers at this stage.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Ben Lauderdale (email: b.lauderdale@ucl.ac.uk).

For informal queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Ajay Patel (email: polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk)

About you

The successful candidate must have a PhD in political science or related subject (candidates nearing completion may be considered).

Evidence of proven ability or potential for academic research of internationally-recognised calibre, research expertise in authoritarian politics, democratization, and/or democratic backsliding, research expertise that complements and extends on existing strengths in the Department and experience of teaching which is relevant to the Department's modules at undergraduate or postgraduate level is essential.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme;
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan;
• On-Site nursery;
• On-site gym;
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay;
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service;
• Discounted medical insurance.