PGTA - Political Science

1 May 2026

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Political Science are looking for PGTAs. Start date: 1st September 2026. Deadline to apply: 11.59pm, 17th May 2026.

Department: Political Science
Modules: POLS0020 - Politics of the European Union
POLS0063 - Ethics and Public Policy
POLS0081 - Public Sector Economics
POLS0007 - Principles of Social Science Research
POLS0008 - Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
POLS0010 - Data Analysis
POLS0060 - Science, Scientific Discovery and Statistics
POLS0031 - Qualitative Research Methods

Number of hours: The number of hours to be worked each week will be agreed with the PGTA according to their availability but normally up to 180 Hours per module or up to a maximum of an average of 6h per week over the year, if a current full-time student.

Start date: 1st September 2026
Duration: Up to 10 months

Grade: PGTA (Grade 6)
Location: London

Application deadline: 11.59pm, 17th May 2026

Job description

The Department of Political Science wishes to appoint multiple Postgraduate Teaching Assistants in the 2026-27 academic year. PGTAs support teaching and learning in our modules, working with the academic module leads through the delivery of small group face-to-face teaching for students taking modules in the Department of Political Science. Further information about our courses can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/study

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Main duties of the post include being the in-person seminar leader for seminar/s each week, generate weekly class activities, provide demonstrations, facilitate discussion and answer questions for material presented in lectures.

Specific details can be found by downloading the Job Description document for each area:

Key responsibilities

Teaching assistance through the facilitation of seminars and/or workshops;
Class preparation and meeting with lecturers/module organisers;
Marking students' work;
After-class contact time with students, including time-tabled office hours

Requirements for role

The applicant must be a current PhD student in a relevant discipline and have a right to work in the United Kingdom. Please see the person specification on the relevant JD for further details.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter only to polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk by 11.59pm on 17 May 2026 (no other documents are required at this stage). The covering letter (ideally 2-3 pages) should explain why you are interested in applying and how your experience suits the criteria in the person specification. Please clearly state  the modules you would like to teach at the top on your cover letter. Your application may be rejected if your preferred modules are not clearly stated.

Please note the following interview dates:

POLS0020 - Politics of the European Union - 8th June 2026
POLS0063 - Ethics and Public Policy - 11th June 2026
POLS0081 - Public Sector Economics - 8th June 2026
POLS0031 - Qualitative Research Methods - TBC
POLS0007 - Principles of Social Science Research - w/c 8th June 2026
POLS0008 - Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods - w/c 8th June 2026
POLS0010 - Data Analysis (Q) - w/c 8th June 2026
POLS0060 - Science, Scientific Discovery and Statistics - w/c 8th June 2026

If you have any queries regarding the posts or application process, please email polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.

Further Information

Deadline to apply: 11.59pm, 17th May 2026.
Start date: 1st September 2026
Contact: polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk