Lecturer in Sociology

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Overview

Overall Purpose of the Job: We are seeking to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching & Scholarship). You will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. We are seeking candidates with a strong grounding in sociological theory and methods who can convene PGT level modules on ‘Social Theory: Structure, Relations and Interaction’ and ‘Research Design’. Applicants must have a PhD in Sociology or cognate discipline. Interviews will be held in person in November or December 2025 (date TBC).

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Application details

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Vanessa May, Email: vanessa.may@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries: Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.