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The Role
What you’ll do
Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required
How to apply
Benefits
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The Role
The Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University is seeking to appoint to the post of Lecturer in International Security (Teaching and Scholarship). The successful candidate will have completed/be nearing completion of a Ph D (or equivalent qualification) in the broad area of International Security, will have experience of teaching in a university environment, and will be able to work as part of a dynamic and intellectually vibrant team, as well as independently.
The successful candidate will contribute to our undergraduate teaching activities in international security. In particular, they will be able to convene and teach a module on War Crimes, contribute to teaching on a terrorism and counterterrorism module, and potentially contribute to other modules related to War, Strategy and Security. The successful candidate will also contribute as necessary to other teaching requirements, and contribute to the wider activities of the department, including dissertation supervision, personal tutoring, and general administrative duties.
This is a six-month fixed term appointment to begin on 1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Department of International Politics has an international reputation as a centre of excellence for research and teaching. We have a very strong research environment and have consistently secured excellent results in the National Student Survey. This is a dynamic and supportive Department providing an excellent environment in which to develop an academic career. Although the duties of this post relate primarily to teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to and benefit from Departmental research activities and support.
Further information on the Department of International Politics can be obtained from our website: Department of International Politics: Aberystwyth University
To make an informal enquiry, please contact Dr Alistair Shepherd, Acting Head of Department, at lls@aber.ac.uk.
You will be required to complete an online application form. In addition, please supply a full CV and covering letter (Maximum two sides of A4) explaining your fit for the position and addressing the essential and, where possible, desirable criteria. Please do not attach any additional material, such as writing samples or student evaluations.
Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.
What you’ll do
This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.
Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To plan, manage, and deliver excellent teaching using appropriate teaching materials, methods and approaches.
• To convene and teach the undergraduate Second/Third Year optional module IQ2/35720 War Crimes and contribute to teaching on the undergraduate Second/Third Year optional module IP2/34520 Terrorism and Counterterrorism in the Modern World.
• To be committed to your own professional development through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
• To contribute as appropriate to teaching on other undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the Department.
• Support Departmental activities, including Dissertation Supervision, Personal Tutoring, Visiting Days and Open Days, as appropriate.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.

The responsibilities of this vacancy have been matched to the Academic Role Profile Teaching and Scholarship Level 2. Details of the role profile can be found at:
Academic Profiles: Human Resources, Aberystwyth University
Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required
Essential
Desirable

• More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/
How to apply
To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.
Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• 36.5 – hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.
We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Employment Visa
Under the UK Government’s points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.