Lecturer in Social Statistics

We welcome applications to appoint a Lecturer (Fixed-term, Teaching Focused) in Social Statistics. The appointed candidate will join the Social Statistics Department in the School of Social Sciences to provide teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.  The postgraduate teaching includes coursework and dissertation supervision in the MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics. We also teach on programmes related to the Data Science Institute, including MSc in Data Science (Social Analytics). This person will work closely with lecturers on these degrees. The work of a university Lecturer involves close cooperation with staff in a wide range of roles and locations in the University, such as e-learning and nascent departments.

Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in Social Statistics or equivalent quantitative subject, with applications of advanced quantitative methods and experience of designing, leading and/or delivering high quality teaching in relevant areas of Social Statistics, Quantitative Social Research Methods, or Computational Social Science at both/either undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Details of the department are at:

http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/subjects/social-statistics/

The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award which recognises our good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. All appointments will be made on merit.

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Wendy Olsen

Email: wendy.olsen@manchester.ac.uk    

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button above to find out more