The successful candidate will deliver one core module on ‘Governance and Public Management’ to students on the new MPA in Public Administration and Management within the Department of Political Science. In addition, they will make a contribution to existing modules and/or create and develop a new course that complements current offerings in the department. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research of the highest international standards within his or her own specialist field, which will contribute to the research standing of the Department.

The appointment is available from 1 August 2015.

Salary (inclusive of London allowance)

Salary will be on the UCL Lecturer salary scale (grade 7 or grade 8) as appropriate, grade 7, (£37,152-£40,313 per annum), and grade 8, (£41,430-£48,873 per annum) or the Senior Lecturer salary scale grade 9 (£53,119 - £57,760) inclusive of London Allowance

Key Requirements

Candidates must have a PhD in political science or a public policy related area, a proven track record of publications in leading journals and/or major university presses. It is desirable that candidates have a demonstrated ability to win grant-funding. Previous experience of teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level and an excellent understanding of public management is essential.

Candidates wishing to be considered for the role of Lecturer (Grade 8) or Senior Lecturer (Grade 9) would need to fulfil the additional criteria as specified in full detail within the attached Person Specification.





Further Information




A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.  To apply for the vacancy please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs and search using reference 1455189.




Further information on the Department of Political Science and our teaching programmes is available on our website (www.ucl.ac.uk/spp).








Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Albert Weale (a.weale@ucl.ac.uk). If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Alex Skinner (email: alexandra.skinner@ucl.ac.uk/ telephone: +44 (0) 207 679 4944).








CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5pm, Tuesday 7th April 2015








It is anticipated that interviews will be held in late April / Early May.








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