Teaching and Research Fellow in Character and Leadership

Teaching and Research Fellow in Character and Leadership

Department of Politics and International Relations, Oxford, OX1 3UQ

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) and additional leave after long service.
• Up to 26 weeks of full‑pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full‑pay paternity/partner leave.
• Commitment to hybrid and flexible working.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through social, cultural, and sports clubs.

The Teaching and Research Fellow will:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of educational programmes in character‑based leadership, especially for university students.
• Engage in research on character and leadership as part of the Oxford Character Project.
• Design and refine programme content and teaching materials drawing on the OCP’s research.
• Manage student programmes by recruiting participants, facilitating workshops, hosting guest speakers, and overseeing events and administration.
• Conduct collaborative theoretical and empirical research into character and leadership development, including designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative studies to gather feedback and evaluate impact.

The successful applicant should:

• Be close to completion of a doctoral degree in the humanities or social sciences related to character education and leadership development.
• Have a strong track record in character and leadership education, supported by excellent theoretical and empirical knowledge.
• Possess expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods suited to studying character and leadership development.

Full‑time, fixed‑term for 2 years, available from 1 September 2026.

Salary (£): £39,424 – £42,794 per annum (pro‑rata), inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per year (pro‑rata).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
The Department is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. The Department is currently working towards Bronze Athena Swan status.