Departmental Lecturer in Sociology

Contract Type: Fixed term for up to 2 years 

About the role

The Department of Sociology is seeking to appoint a full-time, fixed-term Departmental Lecturer in Sociology from September 2025 for a period of 2 years.

The post holder will primarily lecture and teach students taking the MSc in Sociology by leading on qualitative methods and the political and civil conflict option paper and supervising dissertations. The main duties will also include taking part in assessment and examining and supporting the delivery of the departmental masters programme.

The successful applicant will have a relevant PhD or DPhil with post-qualification teaching and research experience, sufficient depth and breadth of the subject knowledge to develop course units along with an aptitude for teaching and awareness of pedagogic methods, a strong publication record, and evidence of the ability to write research proposals.

For a full list of responsibilities and selection criteria for this post, please view the job description by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

Application process

To apply, you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV, as well as the details of two referees as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

For informal enquiries about the post, please email: heather.hamill@sociology.ox.ac.uk  

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday UK time on Friday 30 May 2025. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 16 June.

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