Lecturer - Sociology

We are looking for a talented Lecturer in Sociology to join our Sociology and Criminology team in the School of Sciences, to support teaching and learning across our programmes in Sociology and elsewhere. The post may have particular appeal to those recently completing PhD programmes who are looking to build an academic career in a collaborative university environment where students are at the centre of everything we do. The post holder will be supported and encouraged to design and deliver innovative teaching content across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules and will contribute to curriculum planning and development, and engaging in research, scholarly activity and/or knowledge exchange in Sociology.

About the Role

You will have an undergraduate degree in Sociology (or cognate area), and a relevant PhD (or be able to demonstrate you are close to completion). You will be expected to contribute to activities open days and other public engagement events, including with schools and colleges through our Access and Participation activities. You will be expected to build appropriate links with local business and the community and to develop your understanding of quality assurance processes. You will enjoy full access to a wealth of staff development opportunities offered by the University, including access to our accredited programme that leads to AdvanceHE Fellowship. Whilst we may consider candidates from any emerging area of Sociology, we would particularly welcome applications from those with expertise in digital sociology, perhaps with a focus on artificial intelligence, big data, and/or algorithmic systems, and its application to governance, policy, and/or institutional practice. Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to critically examine how digital technologies intersect with social structures, identities, and inequalities. A strong foundation in, and ability to teach, sociological theory and methods is essential, along with an interest in contributing to interdisciplinary debates on the social, political, and ethical dimensions of digital transformation. 

About You

A good first degree in Sociology or a relevant area.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in your area or specialism
• Successful experience of university level teaching in this or a related subject area
• An emerging profile in research/Scholarship or knowledge exchange, particularly where this can clearly enrich the student experience & the curriculum.
• Evidence of an ability to publish in peer reviewed journals or sector outputs 
• Be able to demonstrate an interest in pedagogic innovation
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills and proven problem solving skills.
• A good understanding of the changing HE landscape and its relevance to the Department/School/University
• A firm commitment to a student-centred teaching & learning environment. 

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

Additional Information

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

• Applicants with less than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.

Interview Date: Wednesday 6th August

Documents: Lecturer in sociology (accessible).pdf

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