Lecturer in Sociology

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Interview date: Monday 20th July 2026

Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Social Sciences, Lancaster University (temporary one-year post).

The School of Social Sciences seeks to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Sociology (one-year post). The successful candidate will join the Sociology team within the School of Social Sciences and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research activity, and the wider academic life of the discipline, including contributing to and leading citizenship and academic activity where appropriate.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Sociology or a cognate area and will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and in supporting a high-quality student experience. They will have a developing portfolio of research publications and experience of contributing to academic service and leadership. Candidates with expertise in teaching sociological theory, public sociology, or the sociological study of welfare provision are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sociology at Lancaster University is a research-led discipline and is highly ranked across national and international league tables. It is at the forefront of sociological teaching and student experience in higher education, and members of the Sociology team lead research across a range of areas, including environment, migration, and health.

The School of Social Sciences brings together Sociology with Criminology, Educational Research, Linguistics, and Social Work, forming an inclusive, dynamic, and diverse research and teaching community.

Lancaster University is a highly ranked, research-led institution located in the historic city of Lancaster. The North West of England offers an excellent quality of life, with access to outstanding countryside, including the Lake District, and strong national and international transport links. For more reasons to work at Lancaster University, see - Jobs - Lancaster University.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Stanley Blue, Discipline Lead for Sociology – s.blue@lancaster.ac.uk