Lecturer in International Relations x2(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Department
The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading is a dynamic, research-active academic community with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and public engagement. We are seeking to appoint two Lecturers in International Relations to strengthen our expertise in international security and contemporary global challenges.
The Opportunity
- We invite applications for two permanent Teaching and Research posts:
- Post 1: Contemporary war and conflict
- Post 2: International security
We are particularly interested in scholars whose work explores the evolving nature of warfare, global security orders, and emerging threats such as cybersecurity, climate and environmental security, technological change, and new forms of conflict. Applicants from a wide range of theoretical, methodological, and interdisciplinary perspectives are warmly encouraged.
Research Expectations
Successful candidates will demonstrate a clear and ambitious research agenda in International Security or International Relations, with the potential to produce high-quality research outputs suitable for submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
We value research that engages with real-world policy debates and generates impact beyond academia. Experience of securing, or the clear potential to secure, external research funding will be viewed positively.
Teaching & Academic Contribution
You will contribute to core undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in International Relations and International Security, alongside offering research-led teaching aligned to your specialist expertise.
You will also be expected to:
- Contribute to teaching in areas such as war and conflict, global security, strategy, and contemporary warfare
- Play an active role in the Centre for Global Security and Governance
- Support student development through supervision and academic advising
- Contribute to recruitment, outreach, and departmental administration
Visa & Right to Work Information
Based on the applicable Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Applicants considering this option must ensure they meet the required points threshold before applying.
Further guidance is available via the UK Government websites below:
- Skilled Worker visa route
- Points-based immigration system
- UK Visas and Immigration
- Right to work in the UK
- Employment rights and responsibilities
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Reading is deeply committed to building an inclusive academic community. We strongly encourage applications from women, LGBTQIA+ scholars, racialised minorities, and others who remain under-represented within academia and the discipline of International Relations.
We proudly support the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and LGBT+ equality, and we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share options, will be considered in line with departmental needs.
