Assistant Professor, International Development & Policy

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension scheme

Research leave (sabbatical)

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in International Development in the Department of International Development. We seek candidates who can perform world-class research and teach across the department, contributing to MSc programmes on International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies and Development Studies.

Successful candidates will have a multidisciplinary outlook, a PhD or near completion, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• PhD or close to completion; multidisciplinary research with social science disciplines.
• Empirical fieldwork experience encouraged; publication record desirable.
• Background in Anthropology, Political Science or Sociology or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach students across the Department of International Development, including MSc programmes.
• Engage in high-quality research and publish in respected journals or books.
• Contribute to the intellectual life of the School and participate in PhD training.

Skills

Teaching

Empirical fieldwork

Research publications

Education

PhD (or near completion)

Background in Anthropology, Political Science, or Sociology

Job description

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in International Development in the Department of International Development. We seek candidates who can perform world-class research and teach across the department, contributing to MSc programmes on International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies and Development Studies.

Successful candidates will have a multidisciplinary outlook, a PhD or near completion, and a commitment to