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Assistant Professor of Political Economy

London School of Economics · London, United Kingdom · Apply by November 14, 2026 · £68,000 to £79,000

The Department of Government invites applications for a tenure-track post in political economy, with a preference for candidates working on democratic institutions, state capacity, or the politics of redistribution.

The successful candidate will teach two courses per year, supervise doctoral students, and contribute to the department s research seminar. Applications should include a CV, job market paper, and three references.

How to apply

London School of Economics handles this application on its own site. We do not collect applications here. The Apply button above takes you to lse.ac.uk, where you enter your details. Applications close on November 14, 2026.