The Academic Nominations Committee regularly seeks applications from members of the Academic Board to serve on School committees. Serving on committees provides an opportunity to contribute to the work of the wider School community.
The School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and Academic Nominations Committee encourages applications from under-represented groups.
How to Apply
To apply for any advertised position, please complete the application form and return, via email, to the Secretary of the Academic Nominations Committee at academic.board@lse.ac.uk by the given deadline.
You should say why you wish to be considered, and confirm that you have the appropriate requirements indicated. Please also confirm that you have discussed your application with your Head of Department.
The application process for some committees may also require a CV and interview.
Some posts will indicate applicants should be from an Academic Board Constituency Group; these groups can be found here.
Appointment Process
Academic Office Holders (principally chairs of committees), and appointments to Council, Education Committee, Academic Planning & Resources Committee, Research Committee, Agenda Committee of Academic Board, and Academic Nominations Comittee would normally be appointed through interview. The Academic Nominations Committee could take a view where appropriate that interview is not required (e.g. where there is a single and suitably qualified candidate for the role).
Depending on the number of applications to other committees, members would normally be appointed through a random selection procedure, which the Academic Nominations Committee has found provides a more diverse candidate pool. The Committee may still choose to interview candidates should it be appropriate.
It is open to the Academic Nominations Committee to consider candidates for these posts other than those who apply for the advertised vacancies.
Current Vacancies
The deadline for all applications is Wednesday 26 February. However, the start date for some positions is ASAP and these vacancies may close earlier.
Committees:
2 vacancies: Group 1 (Non-Prof), Group 2 (non-Prof), Group 3 (non-Prof), or Group 5 (non-Prof)
Term of office: 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
The Academic Planning and Resources Committee is the key committee in the School for reconciling the pressures of the School’s academic objectives with the pressures of resource constraints. The APRC seeks to assess and build on the School’s existing strengths within an agreed strategic framework. The committee seeks to facilitate initiatives that reinforce strengths and rectify weaknesses. The committee oversees periodic reviews of units, which constitute the basis of resource allocation for staffing and other purposes.
Requirements: Candidates for this committee should have broad knowledge and experience of the School, a commitment to its academic values, and the ability to take decisions with the confines of the financial situation facing both the School and higher education in general. Committee is looking for candidates at Associate Professor level, or higher. Candidates should also have leadership or management experience within their department.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025. Please note that the application process for this committee will involve a short interview via Zoom.
When determining appointments, the Academic Nominations Committee will have regard to the current targets for gender representation and ensuring the committee membership includes a balance of both professors and non-professors and representation from every constituency group.
Questions about membership of the committee can be directed to Simona Manea (s.f.manea@lse.ac.uk)
3 vacancies: Group 3 (non-Prof), Group 4 (non-Prof), and Group 5 (non-Prof)
Term of office: 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
The Education Committee is responsible for overseeing the education and experience of all students and has responsibility for enhancing provision in line with the School’s educational vision and values. Particular areas of responsibility include: teaching, learning and assessment; curriculum development; quality assurance and enhancement; academic standards; student experience and academic support; academic regulations and associated policies. A number of sub-committees in these areas report to Education Committee.
Members of Education Committee sit on periodic Department Review panels delivered on behalf of Education Committee, APRC and Research Committee. Each review panel includes one academic member of Education Committee and each member should expect to sit on a minimum of one 2-day review during their term.
Requirements: Candidates should have experience of how their departments’ quality assurance arrangements work. They should also be prepared to contribute to policy discussions aimed at enhancing education at the School. The Education Committee will handle a steady stream of business across the academic year, and agendas will be full, sometimes heavy.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025. Please note that the application process for this committee will involve a short interview via Zoom.
When determining appointments, the Academic Nominations Committee will have regard to the current targets for gender representation and ensuring the committee membership includes a balance of both professors and non-professors and representation from every constituency group.
Questions about membership of the committee can be directed to Tom Hewlett (t.w.hewlett@lse.ac.uk).
2 Vacancies: Group 2 (Prof), Group 4 (Prof)
Term of office: 3 years, to be appointed asap until 31 July 2027
The Research Committee encourages and facilitates research appropriate to the School as an academic centre of scholarship and teaching in the social sciences. It seeks to initiate and to secure means for the development of research, and for implementing the research strategy of the School within the framework approved by Council and set out in the Research for the World strategy. The Committee’s terms of reference also include oversight and promotion of the continuing alignment and integration of the School’s knowledge exchange efforts with its commitment to research excellence; oversight of the work of the REF Strategy Committee, Knowledge Exchange and Impact Strategy Committee, and Research Ethics Committee; and responsibility to encourage and facilitate the School’s strategy and policy in relation to postgraduate research student activity.
The committee meets twice per term, and there is a steady stream of business to deal with throughout the year, including in between meetings. In addition to making positive contributions to meetings and taking oversight of the Research for the World strategy, members should also be willing to represent the Committee on either the annual Research Centre or Departmental Reviews as needed.
Requirements: the ideal candidate should have experience of undertaking research, experience of managing research contracts, and knowledge of how research is funded at the School. They should demonstrate an interest in/awareness of research policy issues that affect the LSE, experience of collaborative research and the ability to take a strategic overview of research at LSE. Experience on a Departmental Research Committee would also be valuable.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025. Please note that the application process for this committee will involve a short interview via Zoom.
When determining appointments, the Academic Nominations Committee will have regard to the current targets for gender representation and ensuring the committee membership includes a balance of both professors and non-professors and representation from every constituency group.
Questions about membership of the committee can be directed to Casimira Headley-Walker (c.headley-walker@lse.ac.uk).
3 vacancies: Group 1 and Group 4
Term of office: 2 appointed ASAP to 31 July 2027. 1 appointed from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
The Financial Awards Panel (FAP) plays a crucial role in awarding scholarships valued at £15,000 or more to Postgraduate Taught and Undergraduate students. These awards are funded by the School and philanthropic donations. Scholarships are allocated based on financial need, the candidate’s preparedness for study at LSE, and any exceptional circumstances they may face. Panel members are responsible for assessing shortlisted candidates' application forms, supporting documents, and academic references. During meetings, members collaboratively evaluate the financial and academic backgrounds of candidates to determine who will benefit most from the available funding and make the most of their time at LSE. Applicants should be prepared to review, compare, and rank a pool of applications, contributing to impactful and equitable decisions.
The Financial Support Office (FSO), part of the Academic Registrar’s Division, provides comprehensive administrative support to the panel. Panel members receive a detailed briefing and all necessary candidate documents at least one week before each meeting. The panel meets six times annually, with meetings typically held in March, May, June, and July.
Participating in the Financial Awards Panel is an opportunity to make a tangible difference by supporting students in need and ensuring scholarships are allocated to those with the greatest potential to thrive at LSE. We are seeking academic staff with the ability to take a School-wide perspective on the allocation of School and philanthropic funds.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025.
When determining appointments, the Academic Nominations Committee will have regard to the current targets for gender representation and ensuring the committee membership includes a balance of both professors and non-professors and representation from every constituency group.
1 vacancy: Group 2
Term of office: 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
The remit of the Graduate School Board of Examiners is:
- To scrutinise and confirm course marks, progression decisions and the final award classifications of all graduate students
- To consider recommendations made by the sub-boards in regard to exceptional circumstances cases
- To consider and approve changes to local rules
- To recommend or approve process or regulatory improvements to Education Committee
The Board comprises an independent Chair and ten members made up of two representatives from each the five academic board constituency groups. The GSBE meets three times a year in March, early July, and early November.
Requirements: Academic Board members of the GSBE need to have recent experience as a Chair or Deputy-Chair of a programme level sub-board of examiners.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025.
When determining appointments, the Academic Nominations Committee will have regard to the current targets for gender representation and ensuring the committee membership includes a balance of both professors and non-professors and representation from every constituency group.
Questions about membership of the committee can be directed to Martin Johnson (m.johnson@lse.ac.uk)
2 vacancies: Group 4 and Group 5
Term of office: 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
The Graduate Studies Sub-Committee is a sub-committee of the Education Committee. It is responsible for considering proposals from departments and institutes for the establishment and modification of programmes for graduate degrees and diplomas, and for such other factors affecting graduate studies at the School.
Requirements: Candidates should have a broad understanding of graduate provision across the School, and be willing to contribute towards discussions and decisions about changes to programmes and courses, as well as policy and regulation. There is a steady stream of business and GSSC usually meets twice a term.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025.
When determining appointments, the Academic Nominations Committee will have regard to the current targets for gender representation and ensuring the committee membership includes a balance of both professors and non-professors and representation from every constituency group.
Questions about membership of the committee can be directed to Janine Olding (j.olding@lse.ac.uk)
1 vacancy: Any group
Term of office: 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
The Honorary Awards Committee is responsible for overseeing the honorary awards nomination process including the consideration of nominations for honorary awards, making recommendations to Council for conferral, and reviewing the Honorary Award Regulations. The Committee is also responsible for considering cases for the revocation of an honorary award and recommending outcomes to Council. The Committee may also make additional suggestions for nominations and agree strategic priorities for awards. The committee meets three times per year.
LSE confers two different honorary awards – the Honorary Doctorate and the Honorary Fellowship – both of which aim to recognise outstanding and inspiring individuals who reflect our School Values.
Requirements: candidates should have a broad knowledge of the School, its wider community and its ethos. They should also be able to objectively assess nominations for receipt of honorary awards.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025.
When determining appointments, the Academic Nominations Committee will have regard to the current targets for gender representation and ensuring the committee membership includes a balance of both professors and non-professors and representation from every constituency group.
Questions about membership of the committee can be directed to Lyndsay Galpin (l.galpin@lse.ac.uk)
1 vacancy: Group 1
Term of office: 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
The Research Degrees Sub-Committee is responsible for considering matters relating to programme and School regulations for research degrees within the School. It oversees the establishment, modification and deletion of research degree programmes and the component taught courses offered within the programmes. It reviews research degree regulations, and the arrangements for appointment of research degree examiners and the award of degrees to successful students. RDSC members also act as decision-makers for appeals submitted under the Appeals Regulations for Research Students
Requirements: the ideal candidate should have an understanding of the different aspects of doctoral provision within the School. Experience of managing doctoral programmes and doctoral students in their own department would be advantageous. They should be interested in research policy issues that affect the LSE and its research students and should be able to take a School-wide perspective on them. They should be aware that there is a steady stream of business to deal with during the year and in between meetings. Applications from Doctoral Programme Directors (past or present) would be particularly welcomed.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025.
When determining appointments, the Academic Nominations Committee will have regard to the current targets for gender representation and ensuring the committee membership includes a balance of both professors and non-professors and representation from every constituency group.
Questions about membership of the committee can be directed to Pete Mills (p.b.mills@lse.ac.uk).
9 vacancies: Any group
Term of office: 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
The Research Ethics Committee (REC) is a sub-committee of the LSE Research Committee. Its three core functions are:
- to review and make recommendations on the School’s Research Ethics Policy and procedure and related guidance
- to take responsibility for the review and approval of ethics applications that have been submitted by staff and students which are designated as high risk and/or requiring Committee review
- to provide guidance to staff and students on matters relating to research ethics.
Information on the School’s research ethics policy and review procedure can be found here.
The REC reports its activities to the Research Committee on a regular basis and meets face to face once a term. Most of the Committee work is dealt with via electronic circulation, given the ad hoc demand for advice/approval and the short deadlines often stipulated by external funders. The full Terms of Reference of the REC, as well as details of current membership, can be found here.
Requirements: members are expected to be research active, and applicants should have a good understanding of the ethical issues related to research. Applicants with expertise in the following areas would be particularly welcomed: health (including mental health and health in LMICs), gender-based violence and inequalities, children/young people, experimental research, visual methods, regional expertise in China, Africa, Middle East, and South-East Asia and/or areas of conflict.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025.
When determining appointments, the Academic Nominations Committee will have regard to the current targets for gender representation and ensuring the committee membership includes a balance of both professors and non-professors and representation from every constituency group.
Questions about membership of the committee can be directed to Lyn Grove (l.grove@lse.ac.uk).
Office Holders
Term of office: 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
The Research Ethics Committee has responsibility for making decisions on applications for ethical approval that have been submitted by members of staff across the School. In particular, the Committee will ensure that the School complies with the LSE Research Ethics Policy. The full Terms of Reference of the REC, as well as details of current membership, can be found here.
The Committee will report on its activities to the Research Committee on a regular basis.
Duties / responsibilities of the Chair are:
- Monitoring the School’s Research Ethics Policy and ethics review criteria
- Making recommendations to the Research Committee should the criteria need modification
- Undertaking expedited reviews when required
- Providing advice to other REC members where required and deciding where an external expert may be required
- Bringing to the attention of the Research Committee any strategic issues that require further consideration
- Providing input into and assisting with School research ethics training events when required
- Chairing the REC meetings and attending meetings of Research Committee.
In addition, the Chair may also be required to provide advice in other matters, such as:
- Requests for extended thesis embargo or redaction (where the basis of the request is due to ethical concerns);
- Requests from the School Secretary relating to allegations of research misconduct received by the School. (The Chair also acts as the ‘nominated alternate’ should the School Secretary be on leave for more than a short period.)
The post attracts an honorarium of £12,000 per annum and 0.2 FTE teaching replacement
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk by Wednesday 26 February 2025. Please note that the application process for this role will involve a short interview via Zoom.
Questions about the role can be directed to Prof John Chalcraft (j.t.chalcraft@lse.ac.uk).