Lecturer in Environmental Politics
The Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies is looking to expand its research and teaching excellence in the area of Environmental Politics, a growing and dynamic area of research interest, publications and funding.
The area responds to the University’s primary identified institutional research theme of Sustainability and climate for collaborative working across both the Faculty and University.
It also responds to international imperatives such as the UN’s SDGs and would enable us to align more strongly with regional priorities, the UK’s national priorities and the UK Government’s Research & Development Roadmap.
About The Role
We are looking for exceptional researchers and lecturers who can complement our existing research and teaching strengths by adding new areas of specialisation.
We particularly welcome applications from scholars with a research focus on International Relations and Climate Change; the Geopolitics of Climate Governance; Climate Security; Climate Migration; Global South Environmental Politics and Perspectives; and Environmental Political Theory.
The successful candidates will have a strong emerging research profile, with outstanding research publications and a commitment to achieving impact.
They will also have some familiarity with the funding landscape and in preparing and submitting high-quality external funding applications.
In addition, the post-holders will be expected to design and teach core and optional undergraduate and postgraduate modules, on the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, contributing to our outstanding teaching profile.
Additionally, they will supervise dissertations at UG and PGT levels and be expected to contribute to the overall development and life of the department.
Qualifications & Skills
* A strong emerging research profile in terms of publications
* Some familiarity with the funding landscape
* Experience in successful UG and/or PG teaching
* A commitment to excellence in all areas of teaching, research and citizenship
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Sophia Hatzisavvidou (Director of Research, sh2455@bath.ac.uk), and/or Dr David Moon (Head of Politics, dsm31@bath.ac.uk).
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Benefits
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
* A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and more
* A family‑friendly workplace
* An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
* Relocation allowance
* Visa reimbursement and Interest‑Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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