Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences

Up to £47,314

Ref: EHT0027-0413

Edge Hill University is one of the fastest growing universities in the United Kingdom and has been providing higher education for over 125 years, based on an ethos of opportunity through excellence. The past five years have seen student applications double, turnover increase at a rate of around 20% per annum, and an investment of £130m on campus.  Edge Hill is a dynamic and ambitious university with a clear sense of direction, and significant resources to invest in its future. 

The Faculty of Arts & Sciences is a diverse grouping of academic and professional traditions, but with a strong sense of identity and increasing opportunities for inter-disciplinary research and teaching.  A number of openings have arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Faculty. We are particularly keen to continue to build our research capacity, and welcome applications from established researchers or those wishing to build a research career.

We are looking to appoint a candidate with teaching expertise in the area of Early Childhood Studies and Youth Studies. You will be enthusiastic, suitably experienced and a dedicated academic committed to providing a high quality learning experience for our students. You will contribute effectively to the department’s growing research reputation, including its Research Excellence Framework submission, and to the development of relevant knowledge exchange activities.  

For informal enquiries about the vacancy, you may wish to contact The Dean, Professor George Talbot at George.Talbot@edgehill.ac.uk

For an online application form and job description, please click on the ‘Apply’ button below.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 24 May 2013.