Vacancy terms: Part-time (0.3 fte, 11.25 hours per week) fixed term contract to 30 April 2029 Hours per week: 11.25 About the role In this role you will contribute to the continued development of the School’s teaching and scholarship in the area of International Politics, with a regional focus on Africa. You will have a particular focus on delivering and contributing to modules in International Relations in the undergraduate and taught postgraduate curricula, on campus-based programmes, as well as the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. In addition, you will undertake scholarship, teaching and administration and other activities supporting the work of the School, developing and enhancing its reputation and delivering an innovative curriculum on campus. About you With a PhD in International Relations or a related field and research expertise with a focus on Africa, you will have teaching experience in a UK HEI or equivalent. The ability to contribute to the teaching in one or more modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels is key. We are looking for someone with a commitment to excellence and innovation, motivated by providing the best experience for our students. Additional information Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Zainab Mai-Bornu on zmb2leicester.ac.uk. We anticipate that interviews will take place during week commencing 18 November 2024. The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Advert closes midnight on: 12 November 2024 £39,105 to £45,163 per annum pro-rata. Grade 7