Senior Lecturer in Politics

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The Role

Swansea University’s Department of Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations (PPIR) is hiring a Senior Lecturer in Politics. This permanent role, subject to probation, seeks a candidate to contribute to its dynamic research and teaching culture, particularly in high-impact research. The successful applicant will benefit from research funding and institutional support through departmental, faculty, and university-wide groups.

Candidates should have significant research experience with a national or international reputation in Politics, Political Science, or Public Policy. While specializations are flexible, alignment with the University’s Politics and International Studies (UoA 19) research unit is required. The department’s research strengths include public policy, drug policy, governance, elections, political parties, identity politics, and migration. The appointee is expected to engage with existing research teams and structures, including the Comparative Politics and Parties Research Group.

The role requires effective and innovative teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students, emphasizing research methods. Responsibilities also include postgraduate supervision and contributing to the BA and MA Politics and International Relations programs.

At the senior lecturer level, administrative duties include shaping the department’s research culture, engaging with faculty research institutes, and building on extant collaborations with external networks including the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data (IWSERD). The appointee will play a key role in advancing the university’s excellence in research, teaching, and student experience while potentially engaging in international collaborations. The candidate may also assume school and/or faculty-wide teaching and management responsibilities.

Swansea University is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, particularly women and BAME individuals.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 22 April 2025

Interview Date: 12 May 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Dr Matthew Wall m.t.wall@swansea.ac.uk
• Luca Trenta l.trenta@swansea.ac.uk

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