About this role
Job reference: HUM-030137 Salary: £42,254-£58,225 per annum depending on experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Permanent Division/Team: Sociology Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 03/03/2026 Contract Duration: Permanent School/Directorate: School of Social Sciences
Overall Purpose of the Job
The Department of Sociology is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching & Research) with qualitative or theoretical research expertise in the fields of political sociology of class and economy or cultural interpretations of class.
We wish to appoint an innovative, engaging colleague who will be able to enhance the quality of our teaching and research. You will teach sociology modules related to your area of expertise and will, as necessary, also contribute to core methods and theory teaching in sociology.
Colleagues on the Teaching and Research track are also expected to contribute to the research agenda of the Department of Sociology.
Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent qualification in sociology or a cognate discipline.
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.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Vanessa May Email: [email protected]
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.