Departmental Lecturer in Contemporary Political Theory

Applications are invited for the position of Departmental Lecturer in
Contemporary Political Theory in the Department of Politics and International
Relations, University of Oxford. This is an opportunity to join a leading
department recognised internationally for its rigorous and valuable research.





As Departmental Lecturer in Contemporary Political Theory, you will contribute
to the subject through teaching and examining students at undergraduate and
graduate levels. As well as providing teaching for the department’s
contemporary political theory provision, the Departmental Lecturer will be
expected to supervise MSc MPhil students, run research design seminars and co-
convene the weekly Nuffield Workshop in Political Theory research seminar. You
will participate in Departmental administration and contribute to the
examining and admissions processes. You will also be expected to undertake
independent research in your field of specialism.



You will hold a PhD/DPhil or be close to completion (submitted and awaiting
examination) in political theory, or a closely related field. You will have
experience in, or ability to provide excellent class and tutorial teaching to
high-achieving students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to
advise MPhil students on their research projects. You will have carried out
independent research in political theory or a closely related field, evidenced
by a strong publication record in highly ranked, peer-reviewed academic
journals and/or major presses, as well as having a clear plan of research to
be conducted. Additionally, you will have a willingness to contribute to the
pastoral care of students and have the sensitivity to deal with pastoral
issues, whilst engaging in student assessment, examination, and course design.





The position is a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2024, ideally starting
from 01 January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.





Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to Nicholas Owen at
nicholas.owen@politics.ox.ac.uk





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application and
the details of two references. If you do not wish the University to contact
your referees before being progressed to the shortlist stage, please answer
the relevant reference questions accordingly.





Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Friday 8 December 2023
can be considered. Please quote reference 169504 in all correspondence.





Interviews will be held remotely w/c 11 December or w/c 18 December 2023.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity.**