Lecturer in Politics (Public Opinion)

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View All VacanciesLecturer in Politics (Public Opinion) Department of Politics, International Relations and PhilosophyLocation: EghamSalary: £46,548 per annum pro rata - including London AllowanceThis is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.Post Type: Part TimeClosing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 11 July 2023Reference: 0723-310Please note: this opportunity is only available to current employees of the UniversityPart Time, Fixed Term (7 hours per week, for 4 months)The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Politics (Public Opinion). The successful applicant would be expected to start in January 2024.The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy is part of the School of Law and Social Sciences. The Department of Politics, International Relations, and Philosophy is a research-intensive unit ranked second in the country by the Times Higher Education following the publication of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results. The Department provides a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes to a student body that is majority Black and Global Majority. We carry out research across different sub-disciplines, but we place special emphasis on our research centres and clusters: the New Political Communication Unit, the Contemporary Political Theory Research Group, the Centre for International Security, the Democracy and Elections Centre, the Centre for Islamic and West Asian Studies, the Global Politics and Development Centre, the Centre for Continental Philosophy, the Centre for the Study and Application of Stoicism, and the (college-wide) Gender Institute.This post is in part cover for an existing member of staff. The successful candidate will convene and deliver modules on our postgraduate programmes. In particular, we are looking for someone to teach on the Department of Politics, International Relations, and Philosophy’s MSc Public Opinion module.Alongside research and teaching, we are looking for individuals who are collegial and value collaborative working.In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

This post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Laura Sjoberg, Head of Department of Politics, International Relations, and Philosophy, laura.sjoberg@rhul.ac.ukThe Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk .Please quote the reference: 0723-310Closing Date:23:59, 11 July 2023Interview Date:To Be ConfirmedPlease note that it will not be possible for the College to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as the pro-rata salary will not meet the minimum threshold set by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the College, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.Further details: Job Description Person SpecificationEmail details to a friendApply OnlineThis position is not eligible for hybrid working.Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page .