Lecturer in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The International Relations & Politics programme area sits within the People, Politics and Communication subject group, part of the School of Humanities and Social Science. We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.

Following the successful launch of our MA in International Relations in 2017, we introduced the BA (Hons) International Relations & Politics in 2019. In that period of time, we have established our excellence. In the The Guardian’s most recent league table for International Relations we finished 7th, and our NSS scores are consistently excellent. We are strategically growing. As part of this, we are launching BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy, and Economics in September 2026. This post offers a good opportunity to strongly contribute to the new programme and our thriving and ambitious International Relations & Politics area at LJMU.

We seek a colleague able to teach across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You must have teaching expertise in philosophy or political philosophy, as leadership of the introduction to philosophy module is a core requirement of the role. A second core module combines all three PPE disciplines to examine contemporary issues. Module pro-formas can be sent on request. Experience of teaching introductory material that connects politics, philosophy, and economics is desirable.

The People, Politics and Communication subject group brings together International Relations & Politics, Media, Culture & Communication, and Sociology. Colleagues are members of the Liverpool Centre for Cultural, Social and Political Research (CSPR). We would expect you to contribute to exciting research being undertaken in our centre and to develop teaching that attracts students.

The role also involves contributing to teaching at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels more broadly, as needed. Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field and have appropriate undergraduate teaching experience.

The key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering high-quality teaching across the PPE programme and related degrees. This particularly includes contributions to the Philosophy-based dimensions of the programme.
• Contributing to programme development and academic leadership.
• Producing impactful research and/or knowledge exchange.
• Undertaking administrative roles as directed by the International Relations & Politics area leader, Head of People, Politics & Communication department, or Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Matthew Alan Hill at m.a.hill@ljmu.ac.uk International Relations & Politics Area Lead.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.