Location: London
Salary: £32,600 to £38,896 Plus London Allowance £2,323
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed on: 1st April 2016
Closes: 1st May 2016
Job Ref: THW/16/059639/000428
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King’s College London with its 200 years of heritage is recognised today as a world-leading research university, ranked 7th in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. We understand the need to turn original thinking into everyday application, encouraging curiosity to develop work that makes an impact on society and global issues. Great names from King’s are continuing to change the world.

The College wishes to appoint a Lecturer in East European Studies, to be hosted by the Department of European & International Studies (EIS) and the Russia Institute. The post is tenable from 1 September 2016. The appointee will have a regional specialization in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union ex-Russia, including, but not limited to, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine and the Caucasus. Applications are invited from scholars holding a PhD in a range of disciplines, including international political economy, political sociology, comparative historical sociology, nationalism and ethnic conflict, and comparative politics more broadly. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to undertake high-quality teaching and research in East European and Eurasian studies, including, but not limited to, topics such as energy and natural resources, EU-Russian relations and the Eastern Neighbourhood Policy, conflict, and contentious politics. The appointee will have published, or have the potential to publish, work of the highest quality with leading publishers, and be able to attract funding to advance their own and collaborative research. The appointee will be an excellent teacher, able to enthuse, educate and support our undergraduate, postgraduate and research students. S/he would also contribute to innovation in teaching and curriculum development and take full ownership of administrative roles. You will have the ability to publish excellent research and apply for research grants to advance this objective. You will also be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level to a high standard and supervise research students. Essential requirements are a PhD (awarded or submitted), research expertise and the ability to teach in East European and Eurasian studies. For more details please consult the application pack.

Located in the heart of London, King’s College London is the hub of a global network of strong academic connections and collaboration, with prestigious international partnerships within and across disciplines – scientific and medical, social and creative. King’s is investing in the highest calibre of talent to drive the university forward to achieve its greatest potential. The very best from the United Kingdom and across the globe are invited to join King’s. We are looking for a strong commitment to teaching, to push the boundaries of knowledge, influence the future and create a lasting impact.

The selection process will include a presentation and a panel interview. Shortlisted candidates are requested to submit a sample of their written work.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on May 18, 2016.

To apply for this role, please go to the King’s College London HireWire Job Board and register to download and submit the specified application form.

Please contact: Magnus Ryner on or magnus.ryner@kcl.ac.uk