JOB: Lecturer in Global Politics, UCL EISPS (Deadline: 4 January 2026) University College London (UCL) European & International Social & Political Studies (EISPS) Lecturer in Global Politics (Grade 8, Full-Time) The Department of European & International Social & Political Studies (EISPS) at UCL invites applications for a Lectureship in Global Politics with a regional specialisation in Latin America. EISPS is a multidisciplinary department in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, offering selective undergraduate degrees that combine humanities, social sciences, and advanced language training. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team committed to excellence in teaching and research and to strengthening the department’s growing research culture. Position Description We seek a scholar with an ambitious research agenda and a proven record of high-quality publications in global politics or a closely related field. Candidates must demonstrate research and teaching expertise in Latin American politics and an interest in multidisciplinary approaches. The role includes teaching across undergraduate programmes, convening modules (including a new research methods module) supervising dissertations, providing pastoral support, and contributing to departmental administration and research development. Key Responsibilities – Teach undergraduate modules in global politics and social science research methods – Convene 2–3 modules in your area of expertise – Supervise and provide pastoral tutoring for undergraduate students – Undertake and publish cutting-edge research; participate in grant activity and research networks – Contribute to departmental administration, research culture, and UCL-wide initiatives – Engage with partnerships, research groups, workshops, and events across UCL and beyond Essential Criteria – PhD in international relations, global politics, international studies, or a closely related field (awarded before start date) – Proven research excellence with recent publications in high-ranking outlets or a monograph – Research and teaching experience in Latin American politics – Experience teaching global politics, foundational IR/politics, and qualitative or quantitative methods – Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver high-quality teaching and curriculum development – Ability to supervise dissertations, meet deadlines, and contribute to departmental administration – Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and positive student experience Start Date: August 2026 Location: UCL Bloomsbury Campus Contract: Full-time, permanent (Grade 8) How to Apply Applications must be submitted via UCL’s online system: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=39625 Dr Igor Rogelja<https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/72873-igor-rogelja>, Associate Professor in Global Politics Head of Department, European and International Social and Political Studies UCL Office hours: Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm in Torrington Place 33-35, Room 3.2 (third floor, no lift) Book here<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/897eecf67be445119c2cb81f882ae034@ucl.ac.uk?anonymous&ep=plink>