Job Description

Assistant Professor in International Organisations (110623-0625)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Politics & International Studies
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
46,735 - 55,755 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Matthew Clayton (Head of Department) m.g.clayton@warwick.ac.uk

Applications are invited for an indefinite Assistant Professorship in International Organisations in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick to start as soon as possible in the academic year 2025-26. The appointment will be made at FA7 of the University of Warwick salary scale.


We are interested in receiving applications from scholars with expertise in regional and global international organisations (IOs). We welcome interest from scholars who explore the role and influence of IOs in both historical and contemporary contexts through a range of theoretical perspectives and methods. Relevant topics may include (but are not limited to) institutional design, international public policy, global governance, and the role of IOs in international cooperation. The remit of the position also includes non-governmental organisations and regional organisations. An ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules designed to engage with a wide range of IOs would be particularly welcome. The Department has specialists regarding the European Union and international financial institutions, so we are especially looking to complement these strengths with expertise on the UN system, regional organisations beyond Europe, global technology governance, or the interaction of states and non-state actors from the Global South with international organisations. Those with expertise in cognate areas of Politics or International Studies are welcome to apply.


The successful candidate will join one or more of PAIS's research clusters (International Relations and Security, International Political Economy, Comparative Politics, Environmental Politics and Political Theory) and will also benefit from engagement with our longstanding Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation. We are a methodologically pluralist department and welcome all different approaches to the study of the politics and international studies.



About You
The successful candidate will have achieved national eminence and authority for the quality and impact of their research and scholarship, and will be developing an international profile. They will be expected to produce high-quality research outputs in leading journals and presses, to pursue competitive bids for external research funding, and to demonstrate a commitment to generating impact beyond the academy.


In addition, the post-holder will be expected to design and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules related to International Organisations. You will also have the opportunity to help shape our curriculum by offering modules in your research specialism. Additionally, you will support the supervision of dissertations at UG and PGT levels.


You will demonstrate a track record of, or reflective engagement with, advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace, including efforts to promote gender and racial equality. A demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching practices--particularly in relation to supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with disabilities and the implementation of reasonable adjustments--is essential. Experience with decolonising the curriculum and anti-racist, intersectional, or other critical pedagogical approaches is highly desirable.


For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.



About the Department
PAIS is one of the UK's leading Politics and International Studies departments: in the 2025 The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide PAIS ranked 4th of the 80 UK Politics Departments; in REF2021 and REF2014 we were awarded 100% 4for research environment; and since 2016 PAIS has ranked as number 1 or 2 for 'overall satisfaction' in Russell Group for Politics in the National Student Survey (NSS).

We are a diverse and inclusive community. We are committed to embedding the values of dignity, equality, freedom, and justice in our practices, including widening opportunity for both students and staff.


The Department's core intellectual aim is to sustain a rich and welcoming environment as a methodologically and theoretically pluralist department with a broad and inclusive understanding of what it means to undertake research and teaching in Politics and International Studies.


We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including a suite of double-degree MAs with partner institutions. We also have a vibrant PhD programme.


PAIS holds an Athena Swan silver award, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment in which all colleagues can thrive. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from racially minoritised, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and economically disadvantaged communities. We actively champion a culture of inclusion, intellectual curiosity, and innovation across our diverse department.


To find out more about the department please visit our website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais/





About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021


To find out more about us visit our website.



How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 17th July 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.


Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).


You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your

CV

should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Please provide names of three expert referees. Please provide a covering letter of no more than three pages outlining: how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Right to Work in the UK
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