2x Lecturer and 1x Senior Lecturer in Sociology

Job reference: HUM-025077
Salary: £40,521 - £68,857 per annum depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Sociology
Hours Per Week: 35
Closing date: 29/04/2024
Contract Duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: School of Social Sciences

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The Department of Sociology is seeking to appoint two Lecturers and one Senior Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching & Research). We are particularly interested in receiving applications from sociologists with expertise in and publication profiles the following areas: ‘race’ and ethnicity; health; ageing; and social media and social networks (quantitative). Two of the posts will require methods expertise in quantitative or mixed methods Social Network Analysis. We are also keen to appoint candidates with expertise in survey methods.

We wish to appoint innovative, engaging colleagues who will be able to enhance the quality of our teaching and research. You will teach sociology modules related to your area of expertise and will, as necessary, also contribute to core methods and theory teaching in sociology. Colleagues on the Teaching and Research track are also expected to contribute to the research agenda of the Department of Sociology.

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent qualification in Sociology or a cognate discipline.

Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for a Lectureship or Senior Lectureship post, and whether you are applying for one of the Social Network Analysis posts.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.         

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Vanessa May

Email: vanessa.may@manchester.ac.uk 

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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