Assistant Professor — International Development & Social Change

London School of Economics and Polital Science; City Of London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Research grants policy

Sabbatical entitlement

Professional development

Job summary

London School of Economics and Political Science seeks an Assistant Professor in International Development to teach across the Department of International Development and contribute to MSc programmes in Development Studies and Humanitarian Emergencies.

The successful candidate will conduct world‑class research, publish widely, and participate in multidisciplinary activities. A PhD is required or near completion by start date, with a strong publication record expected.

Qualifications

• PhD or close to completion by the start date.
• Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary environment and contributing to intellectual life.
• Experience in teaching and publishing in social science or development journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the department, including MSc programmes in development studies.
• Conduct world-class research and publish in high‑quality journals.
• Engage in PhD training and contribute to departmental activities.

Skills

Empirical fieldwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Teaching

Education

PhD (or near completion)

Job description

London School of Economics and Political Science seeks an Assistant Professor in International Development to teach across the Department of International Development and contribute to MSc programmes in Development Studies and Humanitarian Emergencies.

The successful candidate will conduct world‑class research, publish widely, and participate in multidisciplinary activities. A PhD is required or near completion by start date, with a strong publication record expected.