About LJMU
At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines.
Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are recruiting to a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university’s next chapter.
About the School of Humanities and Social Science
The School of Humanities and Social Science is an innovative and distinct school. We are leading educators within five subject areas: English Literature, History, Media, Culture and Communication, Sociology and International Relations and Politics. Blending cutting-edge research with innovative teaching and engagement with practitioners, the curriculum that underpins these subject areas is vibrant, student focused and centred on contemporary debates and issues.
The school is committed to producing world-leading research that has impact and reach across the regional, national and global stage. Our distinguished reputation is strengthened by the relationships we have established with key stakeholders outside the University, both locally and internationally, which enhance the student experience and reflect the University’s commitment to be a pioneering and modern civic university.
The International Relations and Politics programme area sits within the People, Politics and Communication department. Following the highly successful introduction of an MA in International Relations in 2017, LJMU started an undergraduate programme in International Relations and Politics in 2019. As part of our strategic expansion, we are also running two new UG degree programmes, one in Criminology and International Relations and the other in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing department at LJMU.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking to appoint two Lecturers in Politics/International Relations with programme responsibilities who can teach on several modules related to our degrees at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The role also involves contributing to teaching at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels more broadly, as needed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering high-quality teaching.
- Contributing to programme development and academic leadership.
- Producing impactful research and/or knowledge exchange.
- Undertaking administrative roles as directed by the International Relations and Politics area leader, Head of People, Politics and Communication department, or Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline (awarded or near completion), with a clear research trajectory aligned with politics and/or international relations, along with experience of teaching at undergraduate level or delivering professional training. Whilst not essential, we are interested in hearing from those with research and teaching interests in at least one or more of these themes:
- European Politics that talks to International Relations Theory
- Political Economy that talks to Climate Change/Environmental Politics
- Digital Politics/Politics or International Relations in a Digital Age
The People, Politics and Communication department brings together International Relations and Politics, Media, Culture and Communication, and Sociology. Colleagues are members of the Liverpool Centre for Cultural, Social and Political Research (CSPR), and we would expect the successful candidate to contribute to its work and to develop teaching that attracts students across the department.
What we offer
This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.
As well as outstanding development support, we also offer:
- A low contractual 35-hour week
- Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave
- Excellent pension scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Family friendly policies
- Car and travel loan schemes
We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings. Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region.
If you’re inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.
Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to Dr Matthew Alan Hill ([contact details available in the full listing]), International Relations and Politics Area Lead. For other enquiries, you may contact [contact details available in the full listing].
We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse groups, LGBTQ+ groups, and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
