LSE Fellow (GV100)

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Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years from September 2025

The Department of Government, a large and vibrant academic unit within the LSE, is seeking to appoint two  LSE Fellows (GV100). The post-holders will contribute to the Department’s teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) and research activities in the discipline of Political Theory. The successful candidates will teach on GV100: Introduction to Political Theory, contribute to course administration and help prepare teaching materials, mark formative and summative work and support the learning and development of undergraduate students taking the course.

An LSE Fellow is a career development post which allows aspiring academics who are post-PhD, or close to PhD completion, the opportunity to gain experience in teaching and research. The post-holder will join LSE’s world-leading and vibrant research community in the social sciences. 

Candidates should have completed or be close to completing a PhD in Political Theory or a closely related discipline by the post start date, September 2025. They will also have a developing research record in Political Theory, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrating excellent teaching skills is desirable. Candidates should have a very good knowledge of and the ability to teach key concepts and debates within the discipline of Political Theory from a historical and/or contemporary perspective

Applicants should have the ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers; the ability to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment; and a commitment to equality and diversity.  

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 March 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

An LSE Fellowship is intended to be an entry route to an academic career and is deemed by the School to be a career development position.  As such, applicants who have already been employed as an LSE Fellow for three years in total are not eligible to apply. If you have any queries about this, please contact the HR Division.

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