Lecturer in Sociology (LTS)

The School of Social and Political Sciences is seeking a broadly trained sociologist to appoint into a Lecturer in Sociology (Learning, Teaching & Scholarship Track) role within the School of Social and Political Sciences.

The postholder will be based in the sociology subject area and will focus on learning, teaching, and teaching scholarship, particularly covering courses in the field of sociology of class and inequalities. The postholder will also actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

This post is part time (28 hours per week – 0.8 Full Time Equivalent) and fixed term for up to 12 months (with an anticipated start date of 1^st September 2025).

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Les Back, l.back@glasgow.ac.uk

For further information on the College of Social Sciences, School of Social & Political Sciences, please visit www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical

Apply online at www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer-in-sociology-lts

Closing date: 20^th August 2025 at 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

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