The School of International Relations is seeking to make an appointment at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level in the area of Peace and Conflict Studies. The successful candidate will have research and teaching expertise in peacebuilding, conflict mediation, conflict resolution, and/or community violence reduction. The position is open to geographic area of knowledge and expertise. We are particularly interested in candidates who approach peacebuilding and mediation from a critical theoretical, feminist, or post-colonial lens. The successful candidate should expect to deliver core and optional teaching, and to assist in the administration of, a new MLitt programme in the field of peace and conflict studies currently being designed.

The School of International Relations holds an Athena SWAN bronze award and is committed to creating a diverse, supportive, and inclusive working and teaching environment. We promote work-life balance, support carers through various initiatives, and aim to attract and retain staff from multiple backgrounds. We are particularly welcoming of applications from under-represented groups in academia, including BAME colleagues and women.

Any questions should be directed to Professor Caron Gentry at IRHOS@st-andrews.ac.uk.

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall). More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.

School of International Relations

Salary: Lecturer - £40,792 - £50,132 per annum,

Senior Lecturer - £51,630 - £58,089 per annum

Start: 1 September 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter