Assistant Professor in International Relations

Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract: 1 year fixed term.  

Current salary scales can be found here

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed.  

Expected start date: 1 September 2025.

The School of Global Studies at the University of Sussex invites applications for an Assistant Professor in International Relations. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

• Global Environmental Politics

About the role

We are looking for an excellent teacher with high-quality and cutting-edge research in International Relations. The appointee will be expected to teach in the field of global environmental politics, including modules in the Environment and Development in World Politics; Environment, Resources, Security; and the Political Economy of the Environment.

The successful candidate will normally possess a doctorate in International Relations or cognate discipline and show clear evidence of teaching experience and academic publications.

About you

Ideally, you will have a PhD in International Relations or closely related field. Your research and teaching interests should align with those of the Department.

You will ideally have previous experience of teaching International Relations at degree level and will be passionate about delivering high quality teaching and support to students.

You will be a collegiate individual with an enthusiasm to participate fully as an active and integral member of the Department.

About our Division/School

Please find further information regarding the department of International Relations here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/ir/

Why work here

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package .

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Kevin Gray (k.gray@sussex.ac.uk ) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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