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The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King's CollegeLondon is seeking a Lecturer in Political Science and Religion to joinan innovative, forward-looking and dynamic team. The Department ofTheology and Religious Studies (TRS) at King’s is a large, thriving andhighly interdisciplinary department, specialising in the study ofreligion from theological, philosophical, historical andsocial-scientific perspectives. Areas of particular strength include thestudy of contemporary religious transformations in multi-religious andsecular societies, religion in conflict and reconciliation, and newreligio-political movements. The successful candidate will teachundergraduate courses (modules) for the new BA degree in Religion,Politics and Society, as well as contributing to the School of Arts &#38;Humanities BA in Liberal Arts; s/he will also teach for the MA programmein Religion in Contemporary Society.King's College London has one of the largest concentrations of expertson the political sciences in the UK. Alongside world-leading departmentslike War Studies and Defence Studies, the College is home to tworecently founded departments, European and International Studies(located in the School of Arts and Humanities) and the Department ofPolitical Economy (located in the School of Social Sciences and PublicPolicy). The new BA in Religion, Politics and Society complements arange of successful BA degrees that have been established since 2011,including the BA/BSc in Politics in the International Economy, the BA inInternational Politics, and a new BA in International Relations. The newpost-holder will be expected to enhance the connections between thesocial scientists in the TRS Department and political scientists acrossthe Schools of Arts and Humanities and of Social Sciences and PublicPolicy, as well as the King's Global Institutes. This post offers achance to make a substantial contribution to the development of thesocial-scientific study of religion at King’s College London and to gainexperience of teaching and research in a world-class university.Details:The successful candidate will have a PhD in Political Science andReligion, or equivalent, with an in-depth understanding of the academicfield of Political Science and Religion from an internationalperspective. S/he will have a specialism that builds on theworld-leading research and teaching strengths of the Department in thesocial-scientific study of religion, specifically in the area ofPolitical Science and Religion, or equivalent. (A research focus on oneor more of the following areas would be particularly welcome: religionin Western democracies, government, and party politics; internationalinstitutions; global civil society and media; human rightsorganisations; transnational networks. A regional specialization in thepolitics and religion of North America, South America, or Western Europewould also be desirable.) S/he will demonstrate evidence of future plansfor REF publications and impact, and will have experience of teaching atdifferent levels in Political Science and Religion, or equivalent, theability to work collaboratively and collegially, and excellentcommunication skills. S/he will give evidence of proactive thinking withpotential for leadership, and will have an understanding and workingknowledge of equal opportunities and diversity. Equality of opportunityis College policy.Dr Marat Shterin may be contacted for informal discussion on 0207 8482637 or email marat.shterin@kcl.ac.uk.Post duration:Indefinite ContractSalary:The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications andexperience, within the Grade 6 or grade 7 scale, currently £31,644 to£37,756 or £38,907 to £46,400 respectively per annum, plus £2,323 LondonAllowance per annum.To apply for this post please visit the advert on the College’s website,www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs, and follow the online application instructions.Other Information:The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 June 2014.Interviews will be held on 24 July 2014.Equality of opportunity is College policyhttp://jobs.theguardian.com/job/4878669/lecturer-in-political-science-and-religion/