LSE Fellow GV100

London School of Economics and Political Science; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) invites applications for two LSE Fellows (GV100) in Government. This fixed-term role runs for two years from September 2025, with salary from £42,679 to £51,000 per annum, rising to £54,730 with London allowance.

The appointees will teach GV100 Introduction to Political Theory, contribute to course administration, assess work, and support undergraduate learning in a vibrant research environment. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Theory or nearing completion by September 2025.
• Developing research record in Political Theory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; teaching skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach GV100: Introduction to Political Theory.
• Contribute to course administration and materials.
• Mark formative and summative work and support undergraduate learning.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Political Theory

Education

PhD in Political Theory

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Government

LSE Fellow (GV100)

Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years from September 2025

The Department of Government, a large and vibrant academic unit within the LSE, is seeking to appoint two LSE Fellows (GV100). The post-holders will contribute to the Department’s teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) and research activities in the discipline of Political Theory. The successful candidates will teach on GV100: Introduction to Political Theory , contribute to course administration and help prepare teaching materials, mark formative and summative work and support the learning and development of undergraduate students taking the course .

An LSE Fellow is a career development post which allows aspiring academics who are post-PhD, or close to PhD completion, the opportunity to gain experience in teaching and research. The post-holder will join LSE’s world-leading and vibrant research community in the social sciences.

Candidates should have completed or be close to completing a PhD in Political Theory or a closely related discipline by the post start date, September 2025. They will also have a developing research record in Political Theory, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrating excellent teaching skills is desirable. C andidates should have a very good knowledge of and the ability to teach key concepts and debates within the discipline of Political Theory from a historical and/or contemporary perspective

Applicants should have the ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers; the ability to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment; and a commitment to equality and diversity.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 March 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

An LSE Fellowship is intended to be an entry routeto an academic career and is deemed by the School to be a career development position. As such,applicants who have already been employed as an LSE Fellow for three years in total are not eligible to apply. If you have any queries about this, please contact the HR Division.