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University Lecturership in the International Relations of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia
Organization: University of Oxford - The School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies in Association with St Antony's College
Location: Oxford, UK
Field: International Relations
Requirements:
The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in international relations or politics or in a related field, with reference to Russia, Eastern Europe and/or Eurasia, and have a proven track record of high-quality research and publication at an international level, along with evidence of imaginative research plans and the potential to lead and manage new research initiatives. He or she should be able to demonstrate expertise in a language from Russia, and/or Eastern Europe and/or Eurasia, and have a strong research interest in one or more of the following areas: foreign policy; regional security and conflicts; energy; the international dimensions of Islam; or migration. Expertise in the history of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century is highly desirable. Evidence of inter-disciplinary skills, the ability to teach at graduate level, and the skills and commitment to become a fully participating member of the School are also essential.
Abstract:
Research on Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia is thriving within Oxford University and this is just one of many academic posts across the social sciences at Oxford engaged in this field.
Description:
Research on Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia is thriving within Oxford University and this is just one of many academic posts across the social sciences at Oxford engaged in this field. The School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies seeks applications for a full-time University Lecturership in the International Relations of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The Lecturership is tenable from 1 September 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter and will be held in conjunction with a Fellowship at St Antony's College.
The main duties of the postholder will be to engage in research and produce publications of an international standard, to provide University teaching for the School at graduate level, and to offer graduate supervision. Other key duties include co-operating in the administrative work of the School.
Candidates will be considered on the basis of the selection criteria outlined in the further particulars which can be obtained by emailing vacancies@area.ox.ac.uk, by visiting http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/fp/, or by tel: 01865 284991. Applications including a curriculum vitae, a list of principal publications, and the names of two referees, should be sent to the Departmental Administrator, School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies, 12 Bevington Road, Oxford, OX2 6LH. Applications may also be sent by email to vacancies@area.ox.ac.uk
Deadline: 23-02-2011
Contacts:
Link: http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/fp/
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