Departmental Lecturer in Comparative European Politics

The Department of Politics and International Relations is seeking to appoint a full-time fixed term Departmental Lecturer in Comparative European Politics. The successful candidate will provide teaching and supervision for the Department of Politics and International Relations at the undergraduate and graduate level and contribute to the Departmental examining and graduate admissions processes, and undertake independent research. As well as providing teaching for the department’s European Politics and Society MPhil (EPS) and the MPhil in Comparative Government (CG), the Departmental Lecturer will also be expected to teach quantitative methods courses.

The Departmental Lecturer will contribute to teaching and examining in comparative and European politics, in addition to quantitative methods, at the undergraduate and graduate level; participate in Departmental administration; contribute to the examining and admissions processes and conduct independent research in their field of specialism. The post holder will also be expected to teach research methods and quantitative methods, including Introduction to Quantitative Methods and/or Intermediate Quantitative Methods.

You will have an appropriate range of teaching experience and the ability to provide excellent teaching to high-achieving students at both the undergraduate and graduate level in comparative European politics, and to advise MPhil and DPhil students on their research projects. You will also have experience in carrying out independent research in comparative European politics, evidenced by a strong record of publications in highly ranked, peer-reviewed academic journals and/or major presses and a clear plan of research to be conducted during the appointment. Furthermore, you will have a willingness to contribute to the pastoral care of students and have the sensitivity to deal with pastoral issues, whilst engaging in student assessment, examination, and course design.

You will hold a doctorate (or close to completion) in political science or a closely related field, either complete or submitted and awaiting examination.

The position full time and is fixed-term contract for five years.

If you would like to find out more about joining the DPIR research and teaching team at Oxford, or if you have any questions regarding the application process, please email the DPIR HR Team. Candidates are also welcomed to email the Head of Department, Professor David Doyle, for an informal discussion of the posts.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a recent CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

Only applications received before noon (UK time) on Tuesday 5 August 2025 can be considered. Please quote reference 180977 in all correspondence.

Interviews are likely to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

DPIR is currently working toward its submission to achieve Bronze Athena Swan status.