Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
Politics & International Studies
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Position Type
Permanent
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Salary
£47,389 to £56,535 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Professor Ben Clift - Professor of Political Economy - at
[email protected]
Applications are invited for an indefinite Assistant Professorship in International Political Economy in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick to start at the beginning of the academic year 2026-27. The appointment will be made at FA7 of the University of Warwick salary scale.
PAIS is home to a vibrant and well-established cluster of IPE scholars.
We are seeking an outstanding researcher and educator whose research and teaching expertise will complement and strengthen our existing profile. We welcome applications from candidates working in any area of IPE, including but not limited to institutions of global economic governance; trade and global value chains; finance and monetary relations; households and social reproduction; development and inequality; energy and resource politics; technology and digital economies; business power and the politics of multinational corporations; and the political economy of security and geopolitical competition.
We welcome applications from candidates whose research engages with contemporary transformations in the global political economy and who can contribute to advancing innovative and/or critical approaches to the field. This may include work on gender, race, colonialism and postcolonialism, social reproduction and care, and sustainability and just transitions. We are a methodologically pluralist department and welcome all different approaches to the study of IPE.
The successful candidate will join PAIS’s International Political Economy research cluster. They will need to demonstrate a strong research trajectory and the ability to contribute to high-quality teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. They will be expected to develop and deliver modules on IPE, and to supervise student dissertations and research.
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About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of producing high-quality, nationally recognised outputs and show clear progress towards an internationally excellent research profile. They will be expected to produce high-quality research outputs in leading journals and presses, to pursue competitive bids for external research funding, and to demonstrate a commitment to generating impact beyond the academy
In addition, the post-holder will be expected to design and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in IPE. They will also have the opportunity to help shape our curriculum by offering modules specifically related to the study of IPE. Additionally, they will support the supervision of dissertations at UG and PGT levels.
They will demonstrate a track record of, or reflective engagement with, advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace, including efforts to promote gender and racial equality. A demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching practices—particularly in relation to supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with disabilities and the implementation of reasonable adjustments—is essential. Experience with decolonising the curriculum and anti-racist, intersectional, or other critical pedagogical approaches is highly desirable.
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)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter.
Your Cover Letter should be no more than three pages outlining:
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