Associate Professorship in Global and Area Studies

at  University of Oxford

The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is committed to understanding cultural, economic, political and social questions through the study of world regions in local, global and comparative contexts. OSGA delivers world leading, multi-disciplinary programmes of teaching and research across Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, and South Asia.

HOW TO APPLY:

For full details and to apply, please see the Job Description below (Vacancy ID: 177748).
Applications should include a letter of application, CV, and contact details for three referees. We request that candidates do not submit any published work at this stage.
For informal inquiries, contact Professor Paul Chaisty (Head of OSGA) at paul.chaisty@politics.ox.ac.uk. Inquiries will be treated confidentially.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts at Oxford.
The University is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Members of selection committees will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity, fair selection and the risks of bias. There will be both female and male committee members wherever possible.
If, for any reason, a candidate has taken a career break or has had an atypical career and wishes to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognising that research output may be reduced as a result.
Applications from those at an early, mid, or advanced career stage are welcome.
The University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students are respected. We recognise that the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings strengthens our research and enhances our teaching, and that in order for Oxford to remain a world-leading institution we must continue to provide a diverse, inclusive, fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish.
The University is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter to promote women in Science, Engineering, Technology and Medicine and the College supports the Race and Equality commitments made by the University. The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award at institutional level, and OSGA holds a bronze Athena Swan award, conferred in January 2022, to recognize good practice in promoting gender equality in higher education.
If you, as an applicant, require reasonable adjustments to be made in the interview process, please do reach out and discuss this with our HR team. We will do our best to facilitate and accommodate reasonable adjustments

ABOUT THE ROLE:

OSGA and St Antony’s College invite applications for an Associate Professor in Global and Area Studies. This permanent role, subject to a five-year review, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the MPhil in Global and Area Studies, a unique multidisciplinary programme established in 2021.
The successful candidate will conduct internationally excellent research, teach and supervise graduate students, and take on academic administrative responsibilities. As Director of the MPhil programme, you will teach core and optional modules, deliver research methods training, and supervise master’s and doctoral students.
Your research should explore regionally contextualised social science issues of global importance, using comparative or transnational approaches, and address regions covered by OSGA, with a preference for Africa, China, Japan, Latin America, and/or the Middle East. Research on transnational topics such as democratization, migration, gender, health, the environment, or trade is particularly welcomed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct high-impact research and publish in leading journals.
• Teach and supervise graduate students.
• Direct the MPhil in Global and Area Studies programme.
• Secure research funding and foster collaborations.
• Contribute to the academic administration of OSGA and St Antony’s College.
  This role is held in conjunction with a Governing Body Fellowship at St Antony’s College, where the post-holder will advise graduate students and participate in the College’s governance and committee system.