Research Conducting substantive research into complex problems, ideas, concepts or theories and applying appropriate methodologies • Developing and carrying forward a coherent research strategy in their discipline which has national and international impact • Developing a body of outstanding quality publications in well recognised peer reviewed outlets • Initiating and developing links with internal contacts such as academics in interdisciplinary departments/institutes/centres, external contacts at other educational institutions, employers and professional organisations to actively foster collaboration • Presenting research and giving invited papers at national and international conferences • Acting as a reviewer for academic journals • Providing academic leadership at conferences and raising the profile of LSE research • Providing expert opinion and commentary to external audiences and organisations Teaching • Contributing to the intellectual life of the School by engaging in high quality core teaching • Contributing to the monitoring and enhancement of quality in teaching within the department • Actively seeking and pursuing training in teaching technology and practice, for example by undertaking the PGCertHE to associate level • Teaching and examining undergraduate and masters level students • Acting as personal adviser and providing pastoral care • Supervising PhD students (but not sole supervisory responsibility for research students whilst pre-Interim Review) • Developing innovative and attractive courses, shaping and influencing curriculum development and actively contributing to the review of courses in accordance with departmental strategy