Departmental Lecturer in International Relations

University of Oxford - Department of Politics and International Relations

Placed On: 18th February 2026

Closes: 18th March 2026

Job Ref: 185001

Department of Politics and International Relations, Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UQ

The Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) is seeking to appoint two full-time fixed-term Departmental Lecturers in International Relations. We hope to appoint one lecturer with expertise in international political economy and one in historical and interpretive approaches and methods.

The Departmental Lecturers will contribute to teaching and examining in the subject of International Relations at the undergraduate and graduate level; participate in Departmental administration; contribute to the examining and admissions processes and conduct independent research in their field of specialism.

You will have an appropriate range of teaching experience and the ability to provide excellent teaching to high-achieving students at both the undergraduate and graduate level in international relations, and to advise MPhil students on their research projects. You will also have experience in carrying out independent research in international relations, evidenced by a strong record of publications in highly ranked, peer-reviewed academic journals and/or major presses and a clear plan of research to be conducted during the appointment. In addition to a commitment to intellectual pluralism in the field of International Relations, you will have excellent collaborative team working and organisational skills and work effectively with both colleagues and independently.

Furthermore, you will have a willingness to contribute to the pastoral care of students and have the sensitivity to deal with pastoral issues, whilst engaging in student assessment, examination, and course design.

You will hold a doctorate (or close to completion) in international relations or a closely related field, either complete or submitted and awaiting examination.

The positions are full time and fixed-term for 3 years.

If you would like to find out more about joining the DPIR research and teaching team at Oxford, or if you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the DPIR HR Team at vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk.

Candidates are also welcomed to contact the Head of Department, Professor David Doyle, at david.doyle@politics.ox.ac.uk for an informal discussion of the posts.

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a recent CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. You are also required to provide details of two referees whom you have asked to submit confidential reference letters to vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk. Please ensure that your referees send their letters by the stated deadline for applications.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Wednesday 18th March 2026 can be considered. Please quote reference 185001 in all correspondence.

Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 29 April 2026.