Departmental Lecturer in Political Economy of Development

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Departmental Lecturer in Political Economy of Development to join its prestigious academic community. This role offers the chance to engage in high-impact research while teaching and mentoring graduate students. The successful candidate will contribute to both the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies and the Oxford Department of International Development, fostering a collaborative environment that addresses global challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about development studies and eager to make a significant impact in academia.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in social science such as economics or political economy is required.
• Proven ability to teach and assess graduate students in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced independent academic research.
• Teach and supervise graduate programmes across two departments.
• Participate in academic activities and departmental committees.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Research Skills

Supervision of Graduate Students

Curriculum Design

Publication Record

Education

Doctorate in Social Science

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Departmental Lecturer in Political Economy of Development, Oxford

Client: University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4cba39878097

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, 12 Bevington Road, Oxford OX2 6LH. The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies and The Oxford Department of International Development are seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Political Economy of Development. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (0.5 FTE) and the Oxford Department of International Development (0.5 FTE) and to develop experience in teaching and course administration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lecture and teach graduate students, and contribute to teaching, research, and academic administration of both departments. They will also engage in advanced study and academic research.

The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is committed to understanding cultural, economic, political and social questions through the study of world regions in local, global and comparative contexts. OSGA delivers world leading, multi-disciplinary programmes of teaching and research across Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, and South Asia.

The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is a multidisciplinary centre of excellence for research and teaching on the developing world. ODID is renowned for its dynamic and diverse academic community and its commitment to addressing global challenges through high-impact, policy-relevant research. The Department brings together expertise from across the social sciences to better understand processes of development and change in the Global South.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking advanced independent academic research
• Contributing to teaching on graduate programmes, including supervision and assessment, for the two departments
• Participating in the broader academic life of both ODID and OSGA by attending their seminars, and contributing to the organisation of the Main Seminar Series and relevant conferences
• Participating in departmental committees like the teaching committees of the graduate degrees and the LAC Management Committee

About You:

Applicants should have:

• A doctorate in social science such as economics, political economy, economic history, politics, or related fields;
• Proven ability and experience necessary to teach high-achieving and challenging graduate students, in a multidisciplinary environment, and to carry out student assessment, examination, and course design;
• The willingness and ability to supervise MPhil dissertations in Development studies across various topics and regions, and dissertations and theses in the MSc and MPhil in Latin American Studies;
• Strong publication record and familiarity with research in Latin American Studies relevant to development studies.

Applications should include a letter of application, CV, and contact details for three referees. No published work submission is required at this stage.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment. Applications are encouraged especially from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at Oxford.

The University promotes fairness, transparency, and equality of opportunity in its selection process, with efforts to include both female and male committee members where possible. Disclosure of career breaks or atypical career paths is welcomed and will be considered in the context of research output.

The University of Oxford values diversity and inclusivity, supporting a respectful environment for all staff and students. It holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award and the OSGA holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award, recognizing efforts to promote gender equality in higher education.

If reasonable adjustments are needed for the interview process, please contact our HR team for accommodation.