Assistant Professor in International Development
Join the London School of Economics to advance cutting-edge research and teaching on conflict, crisis, and development in the Global South.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD in Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, or related disciplines, specializing in conflict, crisis, and development in the Global South, with a strong publication record and fieldwork experience.
Overview
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in International Development within the Department of International Development. This role focuses on world-class research and teaching on contemporary development challenges, particularly conflict, violence, and crisis responses in the Global South. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary teaching programs, including the MSc in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies, and MSc Development Studies. The position emphasizes empirical fieldwork-based research and a commitment to advancing social science theory through high-impact publications. The start date is 1 September 2027, and the role is part of a diverse, inclusive, and collegial academic environment.
What you'll do
- Conduct world-class research on contemporary development problems, with a focus on conflict, violence, and crisis in the Global South.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students across the department, particularly in the MSc in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies and MSc Development Studies.
- Develop and deliver innovative teaching materials aligned with multidisciplinary social science disciplines.
- Supervise PhD students and contribute to their training and development.
- Engage in departmental and school-wide activities, including research collaborations and intellectual discussions.
- Publish research findings in highly rated social science and development journals or books.
- Participate in the School’s research grants policy and secure external funding for research projects.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, or a related discipline, or completion expected by the start date (1 September 2027)
Language: English; proficiency required for teaching and research
Instruction: English
Publications: Publications in highly rated social science and development journals or books
- Proven ability to conduct empirical fieldwork-based research in the Global South
- Strong publication record in highly rated social science and development journals or books
- Commitment to advancing social science theory through research
- Experience teaching at the undergraduate or postgraduate level
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary academic environment
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned, but commitment to LSE’s diversity and inclusion principles is expected
- Applicants must be close to completing or have already completed a PhD by the start date
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01 (Europe/London)
Applicants must submit their application through the LSE’s online recruitment system. The application process requires a CV, cover letter, research statement, and other supporting documents as specified in the person specification. For technical queries, use the contact links on the LSE Jobs page. For role-specific queries, email p.faguet@lse.ac.uk.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Transcripts of academic qualifications
- Publication list
- Three reference letters
Contact
Pierre Faguet· Contact for role-specific queries
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