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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.**
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Job Description Job title Departmental Lecturer in Contemporary Political Theory Division Social Sciences Department Politics and International Relations Location Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UQ Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term from 1 January 2024 until 31 December 2024 Reporting to Head of Department, DPIR Vacancy reference 169504 Closing date – midday (UK time) on Friday 8 December 2023 Additional information Interviews are likely to be held remotely in w/c 11 December or w/c 18 December 2023 The role The Department of Politics and International Relations is seeking to appoint a 1.0 FTE Departmental Lecturer in Contemporary Political Theory, for one year. The successful candidate will provide teaching and supervision for the Department of Politics and International Relations at the undergraduate and graduate level and contribute to the Departmental examining and graduate admissions processes. They will also be expected to undertake independent research, with an expectation that at least 20% of contractual time is set aside for this. Office space and other relevant facilities will be provided at the Department of Politics and International Relations. If you would like to find out more about joining the DPIR research and teaching team at Oxford, or if you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the DPIR Recruitment Team in the first instance at vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk. Candidates are also welcome to contact Joint Head of Department (nicholas.owen@politics.ox.ac.uk) for an informal discussion of this post. Nicholas Owen All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision. Responsibilities The main duties of the Departmental Lecturer will be: • to contribute to Departmental teaching and supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels; • to participate in Departmental administration; • to contribute to the examining and admissions processes; and • to conduct independent research in the field of specialism. Teaching, Supervision and Administration The successful candidate will be expected to: • • • • • • • • • • • Provide a course (8 x 2-hour seminars) on methods in analytic political theory, ‘Reasoning in Political Philosophy’. This course is compulsory for all political theory MSc and first year MPhil students (approx. 20 students in total). Co-teach the core ‘Theory of Politics’ course (8 x 2-hour seminars) for MSc and first year MPhil students (approx. 20 students in total) Run Research Design Seminars for our MSc, first year MPhil, and first year DPhil students (approx. 8 x 2-hour seminars). Provide up to 12 lectures on a range of topics in political theory, on the first year Introduction to the Theory of Politics and/or second year Theory of Politics and Advanced Paper in Theories of Justice courses. Co-convene the Nuffield Workshop in Political Theory, a weekly research seminar with a combination of internal and external speakers. Supervise MSc and MPhil students. Participate in graduate admissions and undergraduate and graduate examining. Engage in assessment and university examining at the undergraduate and graduate levels as required; Participate in administrative tasks to support teaching, supervision and curriculum development; Participate in the admission of graduate students; Play an active role in the intellectual life of the Department, both during term-time and vacations. The Department uses a system of 'stint points' to measure teaching and supervision workload: details of the current tariff may be found in the Appendix. This post has a DPIR stint expectation of 288 stint points per year. 2. Research The Departmental Lecturer is expected to: • Be actively engaged in sophisticated, original and independent research of outstanding quality in political theory. Departmental Lectureship in Political Theory – job description 2 • • Publish in highly-ranked, peer-reviewed academic journals and presses, and present papers at conferences and other scholarly events; Seek research grants. At least 20% of a Departmental Lecturer’s time is expected to be spent on independent research. Selection Criteria Essential • • • • • • • • • A doctorate in political theory, or a closely related field, either complete or submitted and awaiting examination; Research and teaching specialisms in political theory; The ability to provide excellent class and tutorial teaching to high-achieving students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and to advise MPhil students on their research projects; Experience in carrying out independent research in political theory, or a closely related field, evidenced by a strong record of publications in highly-ranked, peer-reviewed academic journals and/or major presses and a clear plan of research to be conducted during the year of the appointment; Excellent collaborative team working and organisational skills, together with the ability to innovate and work effectively with colleagues and to work independently meeting deadlines; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated willingness to contribute to the pastoral care of students and the sensitivity to deal with pastoral issues; Willingness, commitment and ability to contribute to the full range of academic and administrative duties in the Department, including engaging in student assessment, examination and course design; A commitment to their own professional development. Desirable • • Previous experience in university-level teaching. Previous experience in course administration and the organisation of teaching and pastoral care. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Departmental Lectureship in Political Theory – job description 3 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spinouts, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Department of Politics and International Relations Politics and International Relations at Oxford University have a long and distinguished history in the education of leading figures in academia, politics, the media and public life, both in the UK and internationally. Teaching and research activities in this area were combined in 2000 to create a Department of Politics and International Relations. With around 90 academic staff, the Department is one of the largest departments internationally and consistently ranks first in The Times and The Guardian university guides for the subject. It is home to major research projects, a vibrant community of academic visitors, and a strong group of post-doctoral researchers, supported by highly competitive research fellowships, working in the full range of disciplinary sub-fields. The department attracts some of the best academics in the field to work here as permanent faculty, as part of major research projects or as academic visitors. There is a strong post- doctoral group supported by highly competitive research fellowships and working across a broad range of fields. The Department is located in the Social Sciences building at Manor Road, along with the Department of Economics, the Centres for Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies, and the integrated Social Science Library. The building provides excellent facilities including a lecture theatre, a large computer laboratory and a range of seminar rooms as well as a cafeteria and common room for use by both staff and students. The Manor Road Building is served by a shared IT and web team. An experienced Professional Services function supports the department’s research and teaching activities. The department’s core Professional Service is grouped into teams that provide dedicated support for: Courses, Research, Finance, HR, and Communications & Alumni Relations. The administrative teams work closely with each other as well as with staff in other parts of the University, in particular with the Social Sciences division, Personnel Services, and Research Services, as well as with the University’s many colleges. Departmental Lectureship in Political Theory – job description 4 For further information, please visit: https://www.politics.ox.ac.uk Political Theory at DPIR Political Theory at Oxford is an intellectually diverse, close-knit and collaborative group of scholars whose work ranges across analytic political philosophy, the history of political thought, and the critical traditions. We write and teach on topics including: global, domestic and historical justice; feminist theory; liberalism and religion; early modern political thought; Marx and Marxism; Critical Theory; republicanism; democratic theory; normative political economy and political epistemology. As researchers, we are committed to deep and rigorous engagement with questions both timeless and timely, without concern for disciplinary strictures. We do not have anything like a unified outlook or intellectual style, but are supportive of each other’s work and enjoy finding new ways of speaking across apparent methodological divides. As graduate teachers, we seek to train a new generation of scholars to be open-minded and conversant in a range of theoretical approaches and traditions, while also cultivating deep understanding and expertise. The Oxford Network of Political Theory organises a number of regular workshops and seminars, including the Nuffield Workshop in Political Theory (every Tuesday for three terms.), the Oxford Political Thought seminar (every Monday for two terms); the Critical Theory seminar; the student-led Oxford Work in Progress Workshop; the Centre for the Study of Social Justice (CSSJ) seminar (for staff and post-doctoral fellows). Current Political Theory faculty in DPIR and their research interests: Teresa Bejan: Free speech, civility, tolerance and equality in historical contexts ranging from ancient Athens to 20th-century analytic political philosophy. Paul Billingham: Public justification, public reason, state legitimacy, pluralism, freedom of conscience, religious exemptions, and the place of religion within public life. Daniel Butt: Historical injustice and international politics; egalitarianism; the ethics of cultural property; environmental ethics; the political theory of trade unionism; judicial politics and the philosophy of law. Cécile Laborde: Political theory (analytical, historical, critical); religion and secularism; rights, law and the state; global justice; theories of equality, domination and discrimination. David Leopold: Nineteenth-century political thought, including Hegel and (left) Hegelianism, Marx, utopianism, anarchism, political theory methods. Daniel McDermott: Contemporary political philosophy, theories of punishment, theories of obligation. Lois McNay: Continental social and political thought and feminist theory; Michel Foucault, Pierre Bourdieu; Frankfurt School Critical Theorists. Zeynep Pamuk: Democratic theory; science, technology, and politics; artificial intelligence and automation; philosophy of science and social science Departmental Lectureship in Political Theory – job description 5 Jeanne Morefield: Political theory, international relations, and intellectual history with a focus on liberalism, imperialism, and internationalism in Britain and America. Sophie Smith: History of political thought: early modern political ideas and twentieth century intellectual history, especially the history of feminist politics and political theory Amia Srinivasan: Political epistemology; political emotions; the history, epistemology and politics of critical genealogy; feminist theory. Zofia Stemplowska: Distributive justice, global justice; historical injustice, egalitarianism, responsibility and luck, collective responsibility, jus post bellum, ideal and nonideal theory Stuart White: democracy, citizenship, and property rights in political philosophy, public policy and the history of political thought. The Department is currently recruiting an Associate Professor in Race and Anticolonial Theory. Social Sciences Division Oxford is a world-leading centre for research across the disciplines of the social sciences. Characterised by a wide range of methodologies, themes and fields of scholarship, multi-disciplinary research and innovative ideas thrive in an environment underpinned by excellence across the disciplines of the social sciences. Our approach to supporting research across the Social Sciences Division has been highly successful in the last ten years, with the volume of research awards continuing to rise and the development of a large number of research centres and groupings. Researchers at Oxford receive significant support and guidance in the development of their research, including career development, research and impact funding, research project design and management, and research outputs from academic and administrative colleagues across the University, division and departments. More information please visit: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. Departmental Lectureship in Political Theory – job description 6 All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Departmental Lectureship in Political Theory – job description 7 Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Departmental Lectureship in Political Theory – job description 8 Appendix 1. Stint Tariff (2023-24) Teaching Stint Units 1-hour tutorial/thesis tutorial 1 1-hour graduate special supervision/tuition 1 1-hour lecture 3 2-hour lecture 5 1-hour class/seminar 3 2-hour class/seminar 6 Apply for approval Other teaching provision** Supervision Supervision of one DPhil student (during fee liability) 24 p.a. Supervision of one DPhil student (first year beyond fee liability) 12 p.a. Supervision of one DPhil student (second or later year beyond fee liability) 0 Joint supervision of one DPhil student (during fee liability) 12 p.a. Acting as ‘Second Supervisor’ for ESRC-funded DPhil students, OR ‘Departmental Assessor’ for IR DPhil students. 4 p.a. Supervision of one MPhil student (year 1) 8 p.a. Supervision of one MPhil student (year 2) 12 p.a. Supervision of one MSc student 12 p.a. **Organising the main research colloquium for each pillar (Government, IR, and Political Theory) counts towards teaching stint at the same rate as a class/seminar (e.g. organising a 1-hour colloquium session counts for 3 stint units). Units are divided pro rata where teaching/supervision is shared (e.g. 1.5 units per hour for a co-taught seminar, 12 units for a co-supervised DPhil) or where supervision is provided for part of a year (e.g. 16 units for supervising a DPhil student for 2 terms, 4 units for supervising an MSc student for one term). 2. Research Allowance (2023-24) The postholder will be eligible for a research allowance, which is currently £3,200 per annum. Departmental Lectureship in Political Theory – job description 9 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency backup care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-familycare Chil The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as Universitysupported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. 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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.
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