Assistant Professor in Politics(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Role
The School of Law, Politics and Sociology at the University of Sussex is seeking a passionate and committed Associate Professor in Politics to join our department on a part-time, fixed-term basis for six months. This appointment provides teaching and administrative support during a period of staff research leave.
This position sits on the Education and Scholarship pathway and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to undergraduate teaching, assessment, and student support. You will convene the module The Far Right and Politics of Immigration and deliver lectures and seminars for other modules such as Feminism and the Politics of Gender and The Neoliberal Age? Interpreting Modern Britain, alongside core politics modules.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A PhD in Politics or a related discipline
- University-level teaching experience
- Research expertise relevant to the modules, including but not limited to: far-right politics, immigration, gender politics, or British politics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an academic team
- Experience supervising students or contributing to curriculum design is an advantage.
About Our Department
Our Politics division is a research-led department with a strong record of teaching and research excellence:
- 20 faculty members teaching ~600 students
- MSc in Corruption and Governance, including an online distance-learning option
- Research strengths in British politics, party politics, citizenship and migration, populism, protest politics, and anti-politics movements
- Affiliated with the Sussex European Institute and Centre for the Study of Corruption
- REF 2021 results: 96% of outputs world-leading or internationally excellent; GPA increased from 2.90 (2014) to 3.38 (2021)
- National Student Survey (NSS) scores: 85% of students rated teaching positively
- Learn more about our School here: University of Sussex – School of Law, Politics and Sociology
Why Work at Sussex?
Our campus is set within 150 acres of the South Downs, accessible via public transport or by bike, with dedicated cycling paths and a Cycle to Work Scheme:
Government guidance for cycle-to-work schemes: Cycle to Work Scheme
We are a multi-accredited, research-led international university that thrives because of our people. Staff benefit from a comprehensive reward and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme (NHS-style guidance on pensions)
- Family-friendly policies and flexible working (UK Flexible Working Guidance)
Professional development opportunities
The University actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for all staff and students (Equality Act 2010 Guidance).
Employment & Eligibility
- Visa sponsorship is available for this part-time role. For information on skilled worker eligibility, see: Skilled Worker Visa
- Work must be undertaken within the UK.
- University procedures comply with UK employment law (Employment Rights Guidance)
- Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities (Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Workers)
How to Apply
- Closing date: 22 February 2026, 3:59 PM
- Expected interview date: 12 March 2026
- Expected start date: January 2027
- Contract duration: 6 months, fixed-term
