LSE Fellow in Interdisciplinary Social Science (Social Division, Cohesion, and Polarisation)
Join LSE100 as a creative educator to teach interdisciplinary social science and advance research on societal fairness and cohesion.
Best for:Best for early-career social scientists with a PhD (or near completion) in a related discipline, strong interdisciplinary teaching experience, and a passion for research on social cohesion and societal fairness.
Overview
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking a Fellow to teach its flagship interdisciplinary course, LSE100, focusing on the theme *How can we create a fair society?*. This role involves delivering eight fortnightly seminar groups, contributing to course materials, and developing a research agenda centered on social division, cohesion, or polarisation. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary educators, perform administrative duties, and foster an engaging learning environment for first-year undergraduates. This position is designed as a career development opportunity for early-stage academics.
What you'll do
- Teach a minimum of eight fortnightly seminar groups (approximately six classroom hours per week) for LSE100’s first-year undergraduates.
- Contribute to the design and development of interdisciplinary course materials aligned with the *How can we create a fair society?* theme.
- Develop and advance a research agenda focused on social division, cohesion, or polarisation.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary educators within LSE100 and across LSE to enhance teaching and research initiatives.
- Perform administrative duties to support the smooth operation of the LSE100 programme.
- Foster a supportive and engaging learning environment for students, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Engage with colleagues to integrate research-informed teaching across multiple themes (e.g., AI, climate futures, societal fairness).
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in a social science or related discipline, or completion expected within a short timeframe.
Language: English (proficiency at a level suitable for academic teaching and research).
Instruction: English
- Proven experience in interdisciplinary teaching, particularly in social science contexts.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver course materials.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills for managing seminar groups and administrative tasks.
- Research expertise or interest in social division, cohesion, or polarisation.
- Experience overseeing or managing teaching (one referee must attest to this).
- Applicants must not have previously held an LSE Fellowship for a total of three years or more.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-08T23:59:59+00:00 (Europe/London)
Applicants must apply through the LSE Jobs portal by submitting an online application. Ensure to include a CV, cover letter, and at least one reference from someone who has overseen or managed your teaching. Detailed instructions and required documents are available on the LSE recruitment system.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Reference letter (at least one from a teaching supervisor)
Contact
LSE100 Team· Recruitment Contact
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