Lecturer in Politics
Join the Department of Politics & International Relations at the University of Surrey as a Lecturer in Politics.
Best for:Best for scholars with a PhD in Politics or a related field, a strong publication record, and experience in teaching, hybrid learning, and academic administration.
Overview
The University of Surrey invites applications for a permanent Lecturer position in Politics within the Department of Politics & International Relations. This role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules, contributing to research in areas such as democracy, elections, political attitudes, and civic participation, and participating in academic administration. The successful candidate will be expected to develop their own research agenda, collaborate with colleagues, and advance the department’s teaching and learning strategy. The position also requires experience in hybrid learning, undergraduate supervision, and a commitment to pedagogical development, including pursuing higher qualifications in learning and teaching.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules, either as a module leader or as part of a teaching team.
- Contribute to the department’s research programme and develop an independent research agenda.
- Participate in academic life through management and administration, including contributing to the department’s teaching and learning strategy.
- Support the development of new teaching and learning strategies within the School of Social Sciences.
- Collaborate with colleagues on research projects and contribute to the department’s research culture.
- Engage in undergraduate supervision and hybrid learning methods.
- Pursue higher qualifications in learning and teaching, such as the PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Politics or a related field
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: Demonstrable publication record and research pipeline
- Experience in undergraduate supervision and university administration
- Proficiency in hybrid learning and teaching methods
- Demonstrable publication record and research pipeline
- Ability to contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies
- Commitment to pursuing higher qualifications in learning and teaching
- Applicants expected to already have or be close to completion of the PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-05
Applicants should apply through the University of Surrey’s job portal. The application process will require submitting a CV, cover letter, and other relevant documents. Interviews are planned to take place mid-November.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Publication record and research pipeline documentation
- Proof of or progress towards PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (if applicable)
Contact
Theofanis Exadaktylos· Professor
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