"The Professorship of Sociology (1985)"

The Professorship of Sociology (1985)

Department/Location: Department of Sociology

Reference: JM46178

Category: Professorships/Directorships

Closing date: 16 September 2025

The Board of Electors to the Professorship of Sociology (1985) invites applications for this Professorship from candidates whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up the appointment on 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in Sociology and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision, and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Further information is available at: http://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/professorships or contact the Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: professorships@admin.cam.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 16 September 2025.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Hazem Kandil, Head of Department and Convenor of the Board of Electors: hk376@cam.ac.uk.