Do you seek to develop your teaching experience? The Blavatnik School of Government invites applications for multiple Seminar Leader positions within the teaching team of the Foundations core course within the Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Michaelmas Term 2026.

Foundations is a compulsory subject for all MPP students. It aims to provide students a foundation in political philosophy for the purposes of public policy. It introduces students to theories of justice, feminism, authority, democracy, and equality, and focuses on applied topics such as immigration, post-colonial justice, ethics in public life, protest and revolution, and war.

As a Seminar Leader, you will have the opportunity to lead seminars, attend lectures and team meetings, and assess student work.

You should have experience of research in a relevant field and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Relevant previous teaching experience is also essential.

While the role will be particularly suitable to candidates with a background in political philosophy or political theory, we also look very positively on applications from candidates in related fields (e.g. political science, international relations, law, social theory, etc.) who, also, have an interest in political philosophy.

Payment will be at the rate of £18.80 per hour (Grade 6.1), plus rolled-up holiday pay of 12.07% for each hour worked.

Expected time commitment, including attending lectures and preparation (which is paid), is approximately 160 hours throughout the term, however please note hours may vary from week to week.

Further details for this position, including information on how to apply, are outlined in the further particulars.

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We welcome applications from those currently based in the UK, or overseas, who plan to be in Oxford from October 2026 for the duration of the Michaelmas term.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK at the time of teaching.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Thursday 18 June 2026.

We expect to hold online interviews at the end of June.