Teaching Fellow in Political Theory and American Politics

University of Southampton • Southampton, England, United Kingdom • £36,130 - £40,497 / year • 4d ago

Applications are invited for a one-year Teaching Fellowship in Political Theory and American Politics from 1st September 2025 to 30th August 2026. The department has a world-leading reputation in democratic governance and global political society, across areas such as political trust, democratic innovations, electoral behaviour, environmental justice, global governance, migration, and international security. It has a strong reputation in the application of cutting-edge research methods, ranging from political ethnography to experimental social science.     

The role

We are seeking to further strengthen the thriving research and education culture of PAIR. You will work with a strong body of staff in a growing Department. We welcome applications from across the field of Politics and Political Theory, but we strongly encourage those within the areas of History of Political Thought, American Political Thought, and Ethical Use of Political Power. Candidates will contribute to the teaching activities of PAIR in these areas of specialism at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels

You will demonstrate experience in leading/convening teaching, marking and supervision and evidence of a growing national and international reputation in Politics and International Relations. You will contribute to the educational activities of PAIR through delivering innovative, research-led instruction, designing, and marking assignments and examination papers, and through supporting an engaged learning community. In particular, you will be able to contribute to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

About you

You will have a PhD (or be nearing completion) in politics, political theory or a cognate discipline, have a growing reputation in the field, and possess the ability to plan, manage, organise and assess your own teaching contributions. 

It is expected that the start date of the appointment will be 1st September 2025. 

About the University

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.  

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach. 