AEP Lecturer in Political Theory

King's College London - Department of Political Economy

About us

The Department of Political Economy seeks to appoint an AEP Lecturer in Political Theory. The position is open to all subfields in political theory, but an ability to teach broad introductory courses on political theory is essential.

The Department is informed by an inclusive interdisciplinary vision and welcomes applications from candidates who share that vision. The Department values diversity and inclusion and a work-life balance.

The Department of Political Economy is a unique interdisciplinary enterprise located in the heart of London with proximity to both the world of politics and the City. Founded in 2010, it is the only dedicated Department of Political Economy in the United Kingdom. The teaching and research recognises, that the disciplines of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics are inextricably linked: it is not possible to properly understand political processes without exploring the economic or value contexts in which politics operates. Similarly, sound economic analysis requires an awareness of how resource allocation is conditioned both by the values and principles of individuals and communities, and by political and legal institutions, and the way these have been understood by different traditions in social thought.

You will be responsible to the Head of Department. More information about the Department, School and Faculty can be found on the King’s website:

Department of Political Economy

School of Politics and Economics

Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy

About the role

• Contribute to the planning, organisation, and delivery of teaching activities within the department in accordance with established departmental practice, and to ongoing curriculum development;
• Supervise and train postgraduate students to ensure their effective development;
• Act as personal tutor to students;
• Participate fully in assessment and examination process as appropriate using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their leaning;
• Identify the need for developing the content or structure of modules with colleagues, suggest ways to achieve this, and contribute to the accreditation of teaching and quality control processes
• Contribute to and advise on student recruitment and marketing
• Participate in and develop internal and external networks
• Engage in subject, professional and pedagogy research

This is a full time post, fixed term for three years.