Lecturer in Middle East Politics

Job title:

Lecturer (Education) in Middle East Politics

Department:
Department of Politics and International Studies

Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed-Term

Grade: 8

Salary: £51,902.57 - £61,048.57 per annum inclusive of London Allowance

Location:

Bloomsbury, London

Hours:

35 Per Week

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity.

SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

We are looking for an excellent Middle East Politics lecturer (AER) for this 1.0 FTE, fixed term (12 months) position with a starting date on 28 September 2026. The role holder will be expected to contribute to the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as our online and distance learning programmes.

The role holder will convene and teach both general and specialist in-person modules (individually and with others), convene online and distance learning modules, advise both undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and provide pastoral care for students. The role holder will also be expected to work in a collegial and collaborative manner with both academic and non‑academic staff across the Department and the School.

We are open to all thematic expertise within the sub‑field of politics and international relations of the Middle East.

The Department of Politics and International Studies is currently one of the largest  is known for its research‑based engagement with the political realities of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and for providing innovative and challenging perspectives on these realities.

Our academic staff, together with our research students, work across a wide spectrum of global, international, regional, and theoretical issues, including international security, international organisations, international political economy, diplomacy, and migration, as well as comparative political theory, the politics of regimes and resistance, cultural identity, urban politics, climate change, and violence.

We are an exceptionally diverse department with expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Most of our faculty members have regional and theoretical interests, a command of one or more languages in the regions they study, and substantial fieldwork experience.

One of our core commitments lies in fostering a supportive learning environment for our students. There are currently about 1,250 students enrolled on the Department’s on‑campus degree programmes. The majority study for a BA in Politics (or Politics with another subject) or a BA in International Relations (or International Relations with another subject). In addition, the Department hosts three postgraduate programmes: MSc Politics and International Relations, MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy, and MA International Studies and Diplomacy.

The Department also delivers the MA Global Diplomacy online programme.

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your well‑being and work‑life balance:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement:
  Benefit from 44 days of holiday (30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 5 closure days over Christmas and Easter) to ensure ample time for rest and relaxation.
• Flexible Working Arrangements:
  We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer options to help you manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.
• Generous occupational pension scheme:
  To provide financial security for your future
• Learning and Development:
  We are dedicated to your professional growth and development and offer diverse learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and…