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Assistant Professor (Teaching & Scholarship) in International Relations and/or Sociology

Position Overview

Discipline: Politics, International Relations, Sociology and Anthropology

Faculty: Social Sciences

Term: Full-time or part-time posts are available. All posts are fixed term, for up to 8 months.

Range: At Assistant Professor (G8) level, £47,321 to £54,827, progressing to £58,155 once in post; £69,404, progressing to £75,833 once in post.

Direct Reports: Associate Professors may be asked to fulfil line manager responsibilities with the Faculty.

Reports to: Assigned line manager within the Social Sciences.

Benefits: The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offers flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns, as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans, and being part of the cycle to work scheme.

Start: 1 December... 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Role

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint Assistant/Associate Professor(s) in International Relations and/or Sociology (part-time or full-time appointments). The appointee(s) will lead and deliver courses in International Relations and/or Sociology.

The role is open to different specialisms, but we wish to appoint a candidate able to teach International Relations courses at different levels. The ability to teach undergraduate courses in Sustainability and/or Urban Studies would be an advantage.

Core duties will include:
• Course development and course updating.
• Teaching across a variety of courses in International Relations and/or Sociology (including team teaching if required).
• Scholarly engagement with the discipline.
• Interdisciplinary interests.
• Administrative duties within the Discipline and the Faculty.

Faculty are expected to prepare and maintain relevant VLE sites, prepare and mark assessments, hold office hours, and other duties as per the University’s policies and procedures.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

The Discipline of Politics, International Relations, Sociology and Anthropology is a growing interdisciplinary group which reflects the breadth and depth of both our academic discipline and the ethos of Northeastern University London. Further details about the Discipline and areas of specialism can be found here.

About the University

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network.

Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society.

Person Specification Criteria

To undertake this role, the following should apply:

Education, Qualifications and Training:
• PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area (essential).
• Teaching qualification (FHEA or equivalent, and higher level) (desirable).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Teaching competency in International Relations and/or Urban Studies to at least Level 4 (first year undergraduate) (essential).
• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in teaching, and service (essential).
• Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes (essential).
• Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses (essential).

Experience:
• Previous experience of teaching politics and/or international relations courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels (desirable).
• Experience in planning, managing, organising, and assessing own teaching contributions (desirable).

Enquiries:

Role specific enquiries may be made to Dr Pablo Calderón Martínez, Head of Politics, International Relations, Sociology and Anthropology (pablo.calderon martinez@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified. General enquiries to jobs@nulondon.ac.uk.

Application Process:

Applications should be made via this link by 23:59 on Wednesday 9th October 2024. Please reference your application “APRIS0924”. Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae. Interviews are likely to take place between w/c 21st October 2024.

Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups

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