Associate Professorship in the Politics of Latin America

The University of Oxford invites applications for an Associate Professor in the Politics of Latin America, jointly held by the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), and associated with a Governing Body Fellowship at St Antony’s College.

This is a full-time, permanent post, subject to successful review after five years, commencing in the 2026/27 academic year.

The appointee will conduct research of international excellence in Latin American politics, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision, and play a leading role in developing Latin American Studies and comparative politics within Oxford.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in Political Science or a closely related discipline (awarded by 1 October 2025) and demonstrate:

• An outstanding record of research in Latin American and comparative politics.
• A clear ambitious research agenda with potential to attract major funding.
• Proven or potential excellence in teaching and supervision.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and administration.

Desirable attributes include fieldwork experience, expertise in Brazilian politics, and a willingness to teach International Relations of Latin America and engage in outreach and public engagement.

Location: Oxford
Salary: £58,265 to £77,645 per annum - Grade 10a (36S) plus additional benefits and allowances. An additional allowance of £3,199 per annum would be payable upon award of Full Professor title.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Key Dates:
Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025
Interviews: January 2026 (in person, Oxford)
Start Date: 1st September 2026

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via the Apply button above (Vacancy ID: 182294) and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact details for three referees.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Diego Sánchez-Ancochea at diego.sanchez-ancochea@qeh.ox.ac.uk or Professor David Doyle at david.doyle@politics.ox.ac.uk.