Lecturer in Political Thought at King’s College London

About Position/Job

King’s College London is seeking a full-time Lecturer in the History of Political Thought to join its world-renowned Department of History for the academic year 2025–2026. This is a fixed-term post covering Dr Amar Sohal’s research leave. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s global and inclusive curriculum, teaching modules on Western political ideas and anti-colonial Indian thought. The role supports both teaching and research, aligning with the university’s mission to promote scholarly impact and public engagement. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career academic to develop their teaching portfolio while continuing high-quality research in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Position/Job Details

Position: Lecturer
Institution: King’s College London
Department: History
Research field: Political Thought, Modern and Anti-colonial History
Location: London, UK
Number of posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (Education & Research contract)
Start Date (Anticipated): September 2025
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: £44,355 per annum (including London weighting)
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research area

Anti-colonial Indian political thought
Modern European intellectual history
Western political ideas
Global history

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in a relevant field
Expertise in Indian and global anti-colonial thought and modern European intellectual history
Experience in university-level teaching
Demonstrated potential for high-quality research and publication
Administrative and academic engagement experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Fellowship or Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Experience designing and delivering online teaching

Key Responsibilities

Teach modules in political thought including Western and anti-colonial traditions
Supervise students and provide academic support
Conduct research and produce high-quality publications
Contribute to departmental administration and curriculum development
Participate in academic networking and outreach

Application Process

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the King’s College London job portal. Follow the official link below to access the online application form.

Required Documents:

Covering letter (max 2 pages)
CV (max 4 pages)
Statement of research significance (max 2 pages)
Shortlisted candidates will later submit a writing sample (5,000–20,000 words) and deliver a research presentation