Professorship of Public Policy

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Professor of Public Policy to join its new Bennett School of Public Policy. The successful candidate will play a leading role in teaching postgraduate courses and contribute to research leadership within a dynamic international policy school. Candidates should possess outstanding research credentials and a PhD. This position offers a competitive salary and fosters a commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Outstanding track record of research and teaching in public policy.
• Commitment to engaging with policy issues and multi-disciplinary approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching efforts in the postgraduate courses at the Bennett School.
• Contribute significantly to research and leadership in the new school.
• Standard duties include supervision and administration.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching experience

Public policy expertise

Policy engagement

Education

PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE Research Field Political sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 16 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Department/Location: Department of Public Policy (Bennett School of Public Policy)

Reference: JB48228

Closing Date: 09 February 2026

The Board of Electors to the Professorship of Public Policy invites applications from candidates whose work falls within the field of public policy.

We are looking for a successful and dynamic leader to join the senior leadership team in the newly established Bennett School of Public Policy (BSPP). This is an exciting, near-unique opportunity to join the leadership of a major international policy school at one of the world's top universities when it is in its infancy.

The post-holder will play a leading role in teaching on the School's postgraduate courses and will make a significant contribution to research and research leadership in the new School. We are looking for a leader with an outstanding track record of research and teaching in any area of public policy and a commitment to policy engagement. We welcome applicants from different disciplinary backgrounds.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record of international stature in public policy. They will hold a PhD or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision, and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

Applications consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, and a publications list, along with details of three referees, should be made online no later than 9 February 2026.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Michael Kenny, [e-mail] (Convenor of Board of Electors).

Please quote reference JB48228 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.