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Lecturer in the International Security of East Asia

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the International Security of East Asia

School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London - Department of Politics and International Studies

Lecturer salary: £32,106-£46,150 p.a inclusive of London Allowance
Senior Lecturer salary: £47,470-£54,690 p.a of London Allowance
Vacancy No: 000335

The Department of Politics and International Studies seeks to make a full-time appointment in the International Security of East Asia. The Department has particular needs in the International Politics of Japan and/or China. SOAS expects the successful applicant to have a PhD submitted by the time their employment commences in September 2012.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to produce research of international quality, and will be expected to contribute to the teaching, administration and research/publication profile of a growing and dynamic department centred on the study of Asia and Africa. Relevant language skills in either Japanese and/or Chinese are essential. The ability to teach in the Department's PhD research methods seminar is a strong advantage. Evidence of an active research agenda, ability to mentor students and to supervise MA and PhD theses, and ability to work with a diverse group of students are also important characteristics of a candidate.

Academic Contact: Dr Lawrence Sáez, Senior Lecturer in Comparative and International Politics tel: 020 7898 4725, e-mail: ls4@soas.ac.uk website: http://www.soas.ac.uk/politics/

To apply for this vacancy or download a job description/further information, please visit www.soas.ac.uk/jobs.

Closing date: 15th January 2012
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing: 21 February 2012

SOAS values diversity and aims to be an equal opportunities employer.