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The International Affairs School at Lancaster follows a bold and distinctive approach to the place to address complex and multi -dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that the creative solutions of these problems will depend on our basic disciplines: history, international relations, languages, cultures, philosophy, politics and religious studies.

The International Affairs School was established in 2025, and it is home to a vibrant community of graduates, university students and pioneering academics in the world. Working with stakeholders and external partners is at the heart of what the school does. From the civil organization to government agencies, our work with our partners informs teaching and research. This places professionalism, career preparation and advanced research in the center of all school activities.

School seeks A great educational colleague in politics, With the experience in British policy, efficiency in politics and the rule of immigration, to join our team for the 25/26 academic year. This is a fixed post for nine months at 0.75 FTE, to start on October 1, 2025.

About you

We are looking for a colleague:

• Complete or close to completing a doctorate in politics;
• It has experience in teaching at the level of university and/or academic level;
• The ability to distinguish in teaching, research and/or participation shows;
• She has experience in British policy, with efficiency in immigration governance policy.

The appointed colleague will join the disciplinary group of politics within the College of World Affairs, where they will obtain a supportive professional condemnation and an opportunity to participate in a vibrant academic society.

About Lancaster

Lancaster University, which is located outside the vibrant and historical city of Lancaster in the northwest of England, is constantly between the top 15 universities in the UK at the major league tables. The university provides a dense research environment with a strong commitment to educational excellence. Gold was granted in the framework of excellence in teaching 2023, and in reference 2021, 91 % of its research was ranked as “internationally excellent” or “pioneer in the world”. Lancaster, surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, surrounds a great quality of life for both employees and students.

Unofficial inquiries have been welcomed and should be conducted to Professor Christopher McCloid, Vice President of the School (Christopher.macleod@lancaster.ac.uk) Or Dr. Martin Stephen, discipline in politics (M.steven@lancaster.ac.uk).

Please note: unless it is determined otherwise in the advertisement, all the declared roles in the United Kingdom.

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