Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
Politics & International Studies
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Position Type
Fixed Term
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Duration
Fixed-term contract until 31 August 2028
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Salary
£35,608 to £46,049 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For an informal discussion about the role and/or to discuss the Department’s culture contact Professor Trevor McCrisken, Deputy Head of Department & Director of Education:
[email protected]
Applications are invited for a 2-year fixed term Teaching Fellow in Politics and International Studies (International Security) in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick, to start on 1 September 2026. The appointment will be made at FA6 of the University of Warwick salary scale.
We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational teacher who takes pride in their work. The successful candidate will be required to undertake teaching duties in the disciplinary area of Politics and International Studies. They will have the ability and willingness to act as Module Director and teach on UG and PGT level modules including but not limited to Introduction to Politics, World Politics, and Political Research in the 21st Century as well as specialised modules in International Security. We are keen to attract a scholar with the capacity to teach modules and supervise student projects on the Middle East region.
They will also supervise dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The department recognises the importance of research to teaching practice and the successful applicant will be supported to develop their research profile within the framework of the role.
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About You
You will possess an honours degree or equivalent, and a PhD or equivalent (awarded or near completion) in Politics and International Studies or a related discipline. You will have the ability to deliver high quality research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in politics and international studies. You will have a commitment to the use and development of innovative teaching methods and e-learning techniques within the classroom and to valuing difference in teaching.
You will demonstrate a track record of, or reflective engagement with, understanding equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of teaching.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
PAIS is one of the leading Politics and International Studies departments. We are ranked 49th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, and 7th in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. In REF2021 and REF2014 we were awarded 100% 4* for research environment and since 2016 we have been ranked as number 1 or 2 for ‘overall satisfaction’ in the Russell Group for Politics in the National Student Survey (NSS).
We are a diverse and inclusive community. We are committed to embedding the values of dignity, equality, freedom, and justice in our practices, including widening opportunity for both students and staff.
The Department’s core intellectual aim is to sustain a rich and welcoming environment as a methodologically and theoretically pluralist department with a broad and inclusive understanding of what it means to undertake research and teaching in Politics and International Studies.
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including a suite of double-degree MAs with partner institutions. We also have a vibrant PhD programme.
PAIS holds an Athena Swan silver award, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment in which all colleagues can thrive. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from racially minoritised, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and economically disadvantaged communities. We actively champion a culture of inclusion, intellectual curiosity, and innovation across our diverse department.
To find out more about the department please visit our website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais/
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
Applicants should submit a CV, a completed application form, and a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining: how your skills, experience and potential align with the /*generated inline style */
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