Lecturer in Sociology

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching and Scholarship). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences. You will join a dynamic and inclusive academic environment with a strong commitment to student-centred learning, equality and social responsibility.

This is a fixed-term post for 48 months, starting 1st October 2026, available at Grade 6.5 only.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Sociology
• Convening SOCY10402 Inequalities in Contemporary British Society
• Contributing to teaching on race, ethnicity, intersecting inequalities and qualitative research methods
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and providing academic advising
• Undertaking appropriate administrative, academic service and pastoral duties

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About you

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential criteria

• A completed PhD (or equivalent) in Sociology or a cognate discipline
• Demonstrable expertise in the sociology of race and ethnicity and intersecting inequalities
• Ability to teach qualitative sociological research methods at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience delivering high-quality, research-informed teaching in Sociology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to the student experience

Desirable Criteria

• Experience convening undergraduate and/or postgraduate course units
• Experience supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate dissertations

We value inclusive teaching practices, reflective pedagogy and a commitment to contributing to the collective work and governance of the Department.