Departmental Lecturer in the Comparative Politics of Latin America

Applications are invited for the position of Departmental Lecturer in the
Comparative Politics of Latin America 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.





This post will be held jointly in the Department of Politics and International
Relations and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, in conjunction
with St Hugh’s College.





As Departmental Lecturer in Comparative Politics of Latin America, you will
contribute to teaching and examining in the subject of Latin American Politics
at the undergraduate and graduate level; participate in departmental
administration; contribute to the examining and admissions processes; provide
undergraduate tutorials at St Hugh’s; and conduct independent research in your
field of specialism. The successful candidate will be expected to provide
tutorials in first year comparative politics, comparative government and/or
Latin American Politics for undergraduates at St Hugh’s College and to assist
in undergraduate admissions, the organisation of teaching, and student welfare
at the College.





You will hold a doctorate (or close to completion) in the Comparative Politics
of Latin American or the Comparative Political Economy of Latin America or a
closely related field, either complete or submitted and awaiting examination.





You will have a range of teaching experience and the ability to provide
excellent teaching to high-achieving students at both the undergraduate and
graduate level in the field of Politics, and to advise MPhil students on their
research projects, and experience in carrying out independent research in the
Comparative Politics of Latin America, 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.





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 August 2028, ideally starting
from 01 September 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.
Please ask two referees to submit references for you to
vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk by the vacancy closing date. You will also be
asked to enter the details of these referees on the online application portal.





Only applications received before midday (UK time) on **Monday 17 June 2024**
can be considered. Please quote reference 172637 in all correspondence.





Interviews are likely to be held as soon as possible thereafter.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity.**