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The role The Contemporary China Studies Programme at the School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) seeks applications for a full-time, one-year fixed term Departmental Lectureship to lecture, tutor, supervise, examine and provide course administration for postgraduate students. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to conduct independent research. Primarily, the successful candidate will provide cover for postgraduate teaching on the MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies and the MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies, and they will contribute to teaching on the MPhil in Global and Area Studies. This will include core, methods and option teaching - lectures, workshops and tutorials - and supervision for master’s dissertations, as well as marking and examining as required. The successful post holder will have expertise in any discipline relevant to the study of contemporary Chinese society. They should have a research record appropriate to their career stage. Any queries about the post that are of non-administrative nature should be addressed to Professor Denise van der Kamp, Director of the Contemporary China Studies Programme, denise.vanderkamp@area.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. Responsibilities The successful post-holder will provide teaching and administration primarily for the MSc and MPhil in Contemporary China Studies, as well as contributing to the MPhil in Global and Area Studies. These responsibilities include: • • • • • • • • • • 2 Teaching for the core course in the ‘Study of Contemporary China’, which will include students from the MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies and the MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies Teaching one optional course for the MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies, which may include students from the MPhils in Modern Chinese Studies, and in Global and Area Studies Qualitative methods teaching, including lectures, classes and workshops for the MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies and the MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies. The successful applicant will also be responsible for setting, marking and providing feedback on all qualitative take-home assignments Supervising master’s theses primarily for students from the MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies and the MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies (typically 6 students each year), as well as additional supervision for the MPhil in Global and Area Studies (no more than 1 or 2 students each year) Marking course exams, assignments and dissertations as required for the MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies, the MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies, and the MPhil in Global and Area Studies Contributing to administrative duties as required by the Contemporary China Studies Programme Attending meetings for the Contemporary China Studies Programme Contributing to the wider intellectual life of the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. First contact for student matters relating to attendance, conduct, coursework, performance, and welfare (referring matters to appropriate others) Organise specific areas of the syllabus • • Gather and analyse feedback from students, colleagues, and examiners, and modify course design, content, or delivery as appropriate In support of the development of courses and as a secondary commitment alongside teaching, manage own academic research activities, conduct independent research, generate original ideas to build on existing concepts and develop grant applications, engage in collaborative research activity. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • Hold a PhD or be close to completion of a PhD in sociology, anthropology, human geography, development studies, politics or area studies (social sciences) that pertains to contemporary Chinese society or evidence that a relevant doctoral thesis will be submitted by the starting date of the post • A commitment to teaching and an ability to contribute effectively to the teaching of graduate students in Contemporary China Studies and Global and Area Studies • Strong organizational skills and a willingness to participate fully in team teaching and the sharing of administrative tasks • Sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject • A research record reflecting career stage • Familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field • A capacity to use Chinese language materials in research • Willingness and commitment to undertake professional development • Good skills in interpersonal communication • A commitment to the equality and diversity values championed by OSGA and the University of Oxford Desirable selection criteria • Experience of teaching qualitative research methods courses to postgraduate students • Experience of teaching and supervising highly motivated master’s students • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion awareness: An understanding of the needs of and/or experience of working with an ethnically diverse population. • Ability and willingness to offer a post-graduate further option in a topic related to the applicant’s research in the study of contemporary China Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. 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We have research and teaching programmes dedicated to Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, South Asia and Comparative Area Studies. The administration of the School is based at 12 Bevington Road, with colleagues also providing administrative support across a number of locations in which the School’s constituent units are based (including the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies at St Antony’s College and the University of Oxford China Centre at St Hugh’s College). The School is devoted to research and graduate teaching in academic disciplines which attempt to understand the complexity and the interrelatedness of society through anthropology, economics, politics, history, sociology and culture. Its teaching and research seek to take into account both the insights provided by the separate disciplines and the contextualisation provided by in-depth knowledge of specific regions and countries. 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Additionally, the School’s academic staff supervise doctoral students. The School holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. Further information about the OSGA, its component units, its staff, courses and research activities can be found on its website at www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk Contemporary China Studies Programme (CCSP) The post-holder will be a member of the Contemporary China Studies Programme within the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. Research on modern and contemporary China is thriving at Oxford University and the CCSP is a vibrant focal point of activity, supporting students, postdoctoral research fellows and faculty members working in the School and in Chinese Studies across the University on interdisciplinary study of contemporary China. The Contemporary China Studies Programme is part of the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford. 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This encompasses qualitative methods teaching (lectures, classes and workshops) as well as setting, marking and providing feedback on all qualitative take-home assignments, and optional teaching, supervision for master’s dissertations –primarily for students from the MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies and the MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies and additional supervision for the MPhil in Global and Area Studies, and examining tasks (marking course exams, assignments and dissertations). Expertise in any discipline relevant to contemporary Chinese society is required, along with a suitable research record appropriate to the career stage. Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is one of the largest communities of Area Studies scholars anywhere in the world. This vibrant and dynamic University department has research and teaching programmes dedicated to Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, South Asia, and Comparative Area Studies. The School welcomes students from all around the globe and offers seven MSc Degrees, six MPhil degrees, a DPhil in Area Studies, as well as the Oxford 1+1 MBA with Saïd Business School. **About You:** The ideal candidate should possess or be near completion of a PhD in sociology, anthropology, human geography, development studies, politics, or area studies (social sciences) that pertains to contemporary Chinese society with evidence that relevant doctoral thesis will be submitted by the starting date of the post. To be successful in this role, you must exhibit a capacity to use Chinese language materials in research, and a track record of publishing high-quality research in international journals and presses reflecting your career stage. Also, commitment to teaching and an ability to contribute effectively to the teaching of graduate students in Contemporary China Studies and Global and Area Studies and to your own professional development will be crucial. **How to Apply:** Applications are to be submitted via Oxford University’s website. Please click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the application instructions. You will be asked to upload a CV, including details of relevant publications, the details of three referees and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria including your research plans and teaching experience. We request that candidates do not submit any published work at this stage. Further details regarding the application process and information on how to apply can be found in the attached job description. For informal academic inquiries, please contact Professor Denise van der Kamp, Director of the Contemporary China Studies Programme, denise.vanderkamp@area.ox.ac.uk . For any administrative, recruitment or visa questions that are not academic in nature, please contact the HR Team at recruitment@area.ox.ac.uk . All inquiries will be treated confidentially. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts at Oxford. The University is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Members of selection committees will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity, fair selection and the risks of bias. There will be both female and male committee members wherever possible. If, for any reason, a candidate has taken a career break or has had an atypical career and wishes to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognising that research output may be reduced as a result. 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The Contemporary China Studies Programme (CCSP) at Oxford School of Global Area Studies is seeking to appoint a full-time, one year fixed-term Departmental Lecturer in Contemporary Chinese Society from September 2025. 

 

About the Role: 

The successful candidate will lecture, tutor, supervise, examine, and handle course administration for postgraduate students as well as contribute to the wider intellectual life of the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. They will also have the opportunity to conduct independent research.

 

Their main duties include providing cover for postgraduate teaching on the MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies and the MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies for the core course, as well as contributing to teaching on the MPhil in Global and Area Studies. This encompasses qualitative methods teaching (lectures, classes and workshops) as well as setting, marking and providing feedback on all qualitative take-home assignments, and optional teaching, supervision for master’s dissertations –primarily for students from the MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies and the MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies and additional supervision for the MPhil in Global and Area Studies, and examining tasks (marking course exams, assignments and dissertations).

 

Expertise in any discipline relevant to contemporary Chinese society is required, along with a suitable research record appropriate to the career stage.

 

Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is one of the largest communities of Area Studies scholars anywhere in the world. This vibrant and dynamic University department has research and teaching programmes dedicated to Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, South Asia, and Comparative Area Studies. The School welcomes students from all around the globe and offers seven MSc Degrees, six MPhil degrees, a DPhil in Area Studies, as well as the Oxford 1+1 MBA with Saïd Business School.

 

 

About You: 

The ideal candidate should possess or be near completion of a PhD in sociology, anthropology, human geography, development studies, politics, or area studies (social sciences) that pertains to contemporary Chinese society with evidence that relevant doctoral thesis will be submitted by the starting date of the post.

 

To be successful in this role, you must exhibit a capacity to use Chinese language materials in research, and a track record of publishing high-quality research in international journals and presses reflecting your career stage. Also, commitment to teaching and an ability to contribute effectively to the teaching of graduate students in Contemporary China Studies and Global and Area Studies and to your own professional development will be crucial.

 

 

How to Apply: 

Applications are to be submitted via Oxford University’s website. Please click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the application instructions. You will be asked to upload a CV, including details of relevant publications, the details of three referees and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria including your research plans and teaching experience. We request that candidates do not submit any published work at this stage.

 

Further details regarding the application process and information on how to apply can be found in the attached job description.

 

For informal academic inquiries, please contact Professor Denise van der Kamp, Director of the Contemporary China Studies Programme, denise.vanderkamp@area.ox.ac.uk . For any administrative, recruitment or visa questions that are not academic in nature, please contact the HR Team at recruitment@area.ox.ac.uk . All inquiries will be treated confidentially. 

 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts at Oxford.

The University is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Members of selection committees will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity, fair selection and the risks of bias. There will be both female and male committee members wherever possible. 

 

If, for any reason, a candidate has taken a career break or has had an atypical career and wishes to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognising that research output may be reduced as a result.  

 

The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students are respected. We recognise that the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings strengthens our research and enhances our teaching, and that in order for Oxford to remain a world-leading institution we must continue to provide a diverse, inclusive, fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. 

 

The University is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter to promote women in Science, Engineering, Technology and Medicine and the College supports the Race and Equality commitments made by the University. The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award at institutional level, and OSGA holds a bronze Athena Swan award, conferred in January 2022, to recognize good practice in promoting gender equality in higher education.  

 

If you, as an applicant, require reasonable adjustments to be made in the interview process, please do reach out and discuss this with our HR team. We will do our best to facilitate and accommodate reasonable adjustments.  

 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on Wednesday 18th June 2025.

Interviews are expected to be held online via Teams on Monday 14th July 2025.
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