Career Development Fellow in International Political Economy

Position description

It should be noted that the precise content of each Career Development Fellowship will vary dependent on the experience of the role-holder, their career aspirations, and the business need of the Department. 

At the outset of the Fellowship a personal development plan will be produced in discussion with the Head of Department, which will outline any training needs, or other experience the post-holder wishes to gain to develop their academic career. 

The development plan is a tool to assist the post-holder’s academic career progression and will be reviewed regularly during the Fellowship to ensure that development needs are being met. 

During the course of the Career Development Fellowship the successful candidate will gain valuable experience in a wide spectrum of academic activities. Examples include: 

Development

• Membership of Departmental committees and appropriate professional body. 
• Contribute to a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. 
• Engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline. 
• Engage in continuing professional development by attending relevant training and development courses, as detailed in the personal development plan. Opportunities could include: 

o Research Project Leadership 

o Supported progression towards Higher Education Academy (HEA) membership 

o Leadership in Learning and Teaching course 

Education

• Teach modules at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, developing an awareness of different approaches to and methods of teaching and supporting student learning. 
• Develop the ability to manage own teaching and designing, planning and writing of engaging and innovative teaching materials. 
• Develop and deliver an inclusive curriculum and make an active contribution to an inclusive community in which diversity is embraced and celebrated. 
• Co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, and where appropriate act as part of a PhD supervisory team. 
• Provide student support, assessment of academic performance and provision of feedback, dealing with student disciplinary matters and complaints. 

Research/Scholarship

• Demonstrate progress towards independent development of internationally excellent research/scholarship. 
• Develop clear plans for the pursuit of national and international funding opportunities to support research/scholarship and end-user engagement. 
• Develop a personal research/scholarship plan which supports and enhances the department’s research and/or pedagogic strategy. 
• Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment. 

Application instructions

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