Teaching Associate in Politics and International Relations (fixed term, multiple positions)

The holder of this role will undertake the teaching, assessment and supporting administrative duties across a range of established modules in the School of Politics and International Relations. The teaching will relate to one or more of the following areas: British politics, comparative politics, international relations and/or political theory.

Working as part of a team you will be expected to plan and manage your own teaching in a variety of settings. You will need to identify students learning needs and ensure that your planned content, delivery methods and learning materials offer a clear path to the achievement of learning outcomes.

You will provide supervisory and first line support for undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and projects including collaborating with colleagues. 

You will be expected to undertake any required training and to seek to continuously develop your understanding and knowledge in your field as well as developing your teaching skills.

About you

Essential skills for this role are:

• PHD, or equivalent, in a relevant subject area.
• High quality teaching expertise pertaining the School’s modules in one or more of the following areas: British politics, comparative politics, international relations and/or political theory.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract until 30 June 2026.

There are 3 posts available.

Please contact caitlin.milazzo@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

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