Lecturer in Sociology

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer in Sociology to contribute to teaching and research. Applications are welcomed from any field of sociology. The successful candidate will be expected to enhance our interdisciplinary research portfolio, with a focus on the application of social science research methods to real world problems. You will be expected to seek research funding from a range of sources, and to be able to generate demonstrable impact and engagement in your work. In addition, you will also be expected to contribute to teaching and module leadership within the MSc Sociology programme.

About you

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Sociology, a Sociology sub-discipline, or a closely related field. You will have a publication record, or clear potential for publishing, in internationally well-renowned, general-interest sociology journals. In addition, you will have experience of teaching sociology to diverse groups of students, preferably at the postgraduate level, and have the ability to teach sociology students from a range of methodological backgrounds, including quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Your application form should address all the person specification points and should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria. It is important that the criteria are clearly numbered and that you provide a response to each one.

What we offer

• 41 Days holiday: 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days (pro rata for part time staff)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme (pro rata for part time staff)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

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