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Application and hiring process: academics

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LSE is an international community of 650 academics, and we’re always looking for outstanding and committed people to join us.

We have three rules for recruitment:

  1. We will recruit the best
  2. Your application will be fully and carefully considered
  3. Your future colleagues will be engaged with the process.

What to expect

Job opportunities are listed in our online system, LSE Jobs Search Engine.

Our application process varies from department to department, but click here for what is typical for our recruitment processes.
Every candidate applying will be asked to: 
  • complete an online application form
  • attach a full curriculum vitae (CV) and a covering letter.
  • submit a number of writings 
You’ll find everything else listed in the ‘How to apply’ document for each vacancy.

Tracking your application

You can track your application in the jobs system.

Frequently asked questions

You can resolve any queries that might arise during your application with our easy-to-follow FAQs.

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