Departmental Lecturer in Migration and Development

The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Migration and Development. This is a fixed-term role for three academic years needed to cover the research leave of one member of the teaching team of the MSc in Migration Studies, a degree jointly run by ODID and Oxford’s School of Anthropology (SAME). The post holder will also have the opportunity to be appointed to a Supernumerary fellowship at Wolfson College.

The successful applicant will hold or will be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil in a relevant social sciences discipline, with a strong focus on migration studies. They will have significant research and teaching experience in the field of migration and development, broadly understood, with an interest in the Global South; the ability to teach high-achieving and challenging graduate students in a multi-disciplinary environment, to carry out student assessment, examination and course design; an academic publication record commensurate with stage of career; the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, to meet challenging deadlines, to contribute effectively to the administrative work of the department and to present research findings effectively to fellow professionals or other informed members of the public.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

If you would like to discuss this post and find out more about joining the academic community at ODID, please contact the Head of Department, Diego Sánchez-Ancochea, diego.sanchez-ancochea@qeh.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.

The start date of the post is 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV, a supporting statement and details of three referees, indicating whether the University may contact them, as part of your online application.