Lecturer in Public Policy

Lecturer Grade F: £41,064 to £46,049 per annum

Lecturer Grade G: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum

Closing Date: 07 August 2026

The School of Geography, Politics and Sociology seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Public Policy (Teaching and Research). The Politics Unit is a diverse and friendly community of staff and students, committed to world‑leading research and excellent, innovative teaching. We conduct interdisciplinary and methodologically diverse public policy research and teach it at all degree levels.

We are based in the refurbished Henry Daysh Building. For more information about the school, please . For information about research in Politics, please .

You will conduct research in any area of public policy, with a preferred focus on international public policy, and contribute to teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Beyond classroom instruction, you will help us establish further strategic partnerships with public and civic organisations to strengthen Politics’ distinctive experiential learning offerings.

Ideally, you will have a track record of engagement and evidence of the impact of your research beyond academic settings. We are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in international public policy and who can teach research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative) at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We value methodological pluralism.

You will have a track‑record of publications in public policy in high‑impact (Q1) journals and other outlets commensurate with your career stage, suitable for submission to  19 (Politics). You will have experience of teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates. You will be collegial and keen to develop your academic career in a collaborative environment that values and supports research, teaching, and engagement. We particularly welcome evidence of engagement with non‑academic audiences, especially with international organisations and other international actors.

Informal enquiries can be made to:
Dr Maarja Lühiste (), Prof. Valentina Feklyunina (va), Dr Johannes Kneiss (), and Dr Katharine Wright ().

• Design and deliver high‑quality teaching and learning material, resources, and activities to students in line with School and Faculty teaching objectives and timetable requirements.
• Teach on undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including co‑teaching team‑taught modules, and methods modules.
• Provide a range of timely student support to enhance the student experience and achievements. Set, mark, and assess coursework and examinations, providing timely and effective feedback to students.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral support (when appropriate, obtaining specialist support and advice).
• Supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ dissertations and research projects.
• Contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes to improve teaching across the School and Faculty.
• Evaluate own practice and presently have or be willing to work towards a category of Fellowship with the HEA.

• Plan, organise and carry out research, to ensure the contribution of new knowledge, insight, and innovation to the relevant field of public policy.
• Prepare and submit applications for appropriate funding, to carry out an area of research, or contribute to this activity as a member of a team working on a broader programme.
• Disseminate research results through appropriate media and fora to advance knowledge in the field and enhance the University’s reputation for high‑quality research. This will include authoring or co‑authoring monographs and papers for publication in high‑quality academic journals.
• Attract and supervise PhD students to ensure their successful completion (initially as a member of the supervisory team).
• Contribute to the wider internal and external research community e.g. by reviewing journal articles, peer review of research grants, active engagement with relevant university research clusters, and membership of professional bodies.
• Where appropriate, initiate or contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations to maximise the…