Lecturer in Religion and Politics in the Global South

The Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR) at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Religion and Politics of the Global South. This is a full time, indefinite post, to start 1^st October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

PPR is an interdisciplinary department (48+ academic staff) that is looking to build upon its substantial track record of high quality research, engagement and teaching. Politics, Philosophy and Religion | Lancaster University

We are looking for a new colleague who:

• will have an excellent profile in research and teaching appropriate to your career stage and expertise in the Religion and Politics of the Global South.
• can demonstrate interdisciplinary strengths between Religion, Politics and Philosophy.
• will have an exemplary level of research activity and research funding success for your career stage and a background in engagement and applied policy-oriented work.
• Can contribute to teaching on our new UG programmes in Global Religions and our MSc Public Policy.
• Can contribute to our new Ethics, Values and Policy Initiative

You will have experience of teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates, and the ability to attract students and provide high quality, research-led teaching in Religion and Politics of the Global South.

You will have a record of excellence in published research appropriate to your career stage and have concrete plans for future internationally excellent research publications, research funding and/or projects. You will have the ability to contribute to the research culture in PPR. Your research and teaching development will be supported by a mentoring system within the Department and a range of departmental and faculty level teaching and research development activities. 

The Department is proud of its Athena Swan Award and is committed to the Race Equality Charter application process. The Department works on the advancement of equality, progression, and success for all and welcomes applications from people in all diversity groups, particularly women and ethnic minorities.

Lancaster University is highly ranked, research-led and an excellent place to work. The North West of England offers high standards of living, beautiful countryside and excellent national and international transport connectivity. For further information see: Jobs - Lancaster University

About the Ethics, Values and Policy Initiative

Reflecting the unique structure and strengths of the PPR, the Ethics, Values and Policy Initiative brings together and galvanises a range of research, seminars, workshops and conferences to raise the profile and importance of the fundamental role of ethics and values in all types and levels of policy making. Ethics Values and Policy Initiative - Lancaster University

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to: Prof Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad c.ram-prasad@lancaster.ac.uk or the HoD Prof Robert Geyer r.geyer@lancaster.ac.uk  

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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