Teaching Associate in the Sociology of Empire (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Sociology

Placed On: 12th March 2026
Closes: 20th April 2026
Job Ref: JM49090

We are looking to recruit a full time Teaching Associate in the Sociology of Empire with an emphasis on decolonial/postcolonial sociology from 01 September 2026 or as soon after as possible to provide teaching in the Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge.

The role holder's duties will be:

• Teaching primarily on SOC12 Empire, Colonialism and Imperialism
• Teaching on the MPhil in Sociology pathway Marginality and Exclusion
• Leading seminars and classes on research methods or other topics to postgraduate students within the Department

General duties will include teaching, course development and innovation, and examining. The Teaching Associate will be expected to support and maintain the Department's and University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching.

You will have relevant teaching experience, hold a PhD in a relevant field and be able to demonstrate active, collegial engagement in research, teaching and outreach in the Sociology of Empire with an emphasis on decolonial/postcolonial sociology.

You will be an engaging and confident teacher at undergraduate and postgraduate level, or looking to develop postgraduate teaching skills.

The Department of Sociology is part of a joint undergraduate degree programme in Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) and also has a vibrant MPhil and PhD programme. There are currently about 80 students working on PhDs on a diverse range of topics in sociology.

Further information about research interests and recent publications of staff and postdocs can be found on the Department's website: http://www.sociology.cam.ac.uk

The post is fixed term to 31 July 2027 (please note that the funding for this role has an end date of 31 July 2027 and the contract must finish by that date).

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Please include your CV, covering letter and 1 writing samples (chapter or article length) within your application.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20 April 2026.

The interview will be held on Wednesday 13 May 2026.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Lara Gisborne, Department Administrator Email: administrator@sociology.cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JM49090 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.