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
For most positions, 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 or positions may vary, such as requiring a CV and interview. Please pay attention to individual vacancy listings.
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.
Office Holders:
Term of office: ASAP to 31 July 2028
Deadline: 12 September 2025
The Undergraduate 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 undergraduate degrees and diplomas, and for such other factors affecting undergraduate studies at the School.There is a steady stream of business and USSC usually meets twice a term.
The duties of the Deputy Chair are as follows:
- To support the Chair of the USSC and the Vice President and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education), in the strategic oversight of LSE’s validation processes for the approval of new taught provision, in support of LSE’s strategic objectives.
- To chair meetings of the USSC on behalf of the USSC Chair, and to provide a brief report to the USSC Chair when the Chair is not in attendance.
- In respect of undergraduate students, to consider USSC Chair’s action requests on behalf of the USSC Chair, including requests for suspension of programme regulations, in-cycle changes to advertised programmes, or GTA appointments.
- To consider reports from external assessors for new undergraduate programmes.
- To approve nomination for (re-)appointment of external examiners for undergraduate programmes and the appointment of external examiners for language study or Summer School courses.
- To take Chair’s Action on behalf of the Chair in respect of the items listed with an asterisk in the Sub-Committee’s terms of reference or as part of the management of committee meeting follow-up as required.
This post attracts an honorarium of £6,500 per annum.
A full job description can be found here.
Please return the completed application form, along with a CV, to academic.board@lse.ac.uk. 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 the role can be directed to Tom Hewlett (t.w.hewlett@lse.ac.uk).
Committees:
1 vacancy: Group 4 (non-Prof)
Term of office: ASAP to 31 July 2028
Deadline: 12 September 2025
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. 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).
3 Vacancies: Group 2 (Prof), Group 4 (Prof), Group 5 (Prof)
Term of office: ASAP to 31 July 2028
Deadline: 12 September 2025
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. 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).
1 vacancy: Group 5
Term of office: ASAP to 31 July 2028
Deadline: 31 August 2025
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. There is a steady stream of business and GSSC usually meets twice a term.
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.
Please return the completed application form to academic.board@lse.ac.uk.
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: ASAP to 31 July 2028
Deadline: 12 September 2025
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.
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)
7 vacancies: Any Group
Term of office: ASAP to 31 July 2028
Deadline: 31 August 2025
LSE Press is the School’s non-profit open access publisher of social science books and journals. Now in its seventh year, the Press has ambitious growth plans and seeks to establish itself as a leading global publisher of work that shapes the academic debate, influences public policy and contributes to the broader conversation. Further information can be found on the LSE Press website at https://press.lse.ac.uk.
The Board is chaired by Professor Dame Sarah Worthington, and its role is to (i) consider new proposals, ensuring that Press publications meet rigorous standards of research quality, originality and importance, and will be accessible to a wide readership; (ii) advise on the overall publishing agenda for the Press, including steering potential new ventures and acquisitions; and (iii) advise generally on the strategic and intellectual strategy of the Press and its performance.The Board meets five times a year.
Requirements: Members will be drawn from across the academic disciplines, research centres and institutes of the School, and will include senior members of the professoriate alongside faculty who are able to bring experience and relevant perspectives on publishing in the social sciences. Members should have an interest in academic publishing, particularly open access and digital innovation, and be prepared to act as ambassadors for the Press within their own networks.
Please return the completed application form, stating your interest in this role and relevant experience, along with a short CV to academic.board@lse.ac.uk.
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 Editorial Board can be directed to Sarah Worthington (s.worthington@lse.ac.uk) or Philippa Grand, Head of Publishing (p.j.grand@lse.ac.uk).
1 vacancy: Group 4
Term of office: ASAP to 31 July 2028
Deadline: 12 September 2025
The Regulations, Policies and Standards Sub-Committee is a sub-committee of the Education Committee. On behalf of the Education Committee, the Regulations, Policies and Standards Sub-Committee is responsible for overseeing the review and development of academic regulations, policies and where appropriate, procedures, required to facilitate the implementation of decisions taken by the Education Committee or by Academic Board, in line with the School’s educational vision and values. The committee will monitor and review policies and procedures designed to maintain academic standards and enhance the quality of its educational provision.
Requirements: Candidates should have an interest in academic quality and standards and ensuring that the relevant policies and procedures effectively maintain academic standards and enhance the quality of the School's educational provision. Candidates should also be able to assess whether proposed changes at the Committee align with the School's strategic vision and values.
Please return the completed application form to academic.board@lse.ac.uk.
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 Casey Hawkins (c.hawkins@lse.ac.uk).
1 vacancy: Group 1
Term of office: ASAP to 31 July 2028
Deadline: 12 September 2025
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.
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).