Departmental Lecturer in Comparative Social Policy

Location Department of Social Policy and Intervention (DSPI), Barnett House, 32 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2ER

Salary: Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 p.a. (inclusive of Oxford University weighting)

About the role

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking to appoint a full-time Departmental Lecturer in Comparative Social Policy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant research centre and contribute to the continuing growth of teaching and research in the field of Comparative Social Policy.

The Departmental Lecturer will primarily be involved in the delivery of teaching, supervision and service on MSc and MPhil courses in Comparative Social Policy. They will also be required to undertake other administrative roles within the department such as participating in the graduate student admissions process and engaging in assessment and university examining. The candidate will also have the opportunity to lead or contribute to collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups.

About you

You will have some experience of teaching and research in the field of Comparative Social Policy with sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop course materials and research proposals. We welcome candidates who have experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods and analytical techniques, including the development and application of new methodologies. We are especially interested in candidates with the ability and willingness to teach, supervise and assess high-achieving graduate students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The Department is committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and inclusion. The hours may be worked flexibly to complement caring responsibilities.

This is a fixed-term post for two years. We would like the postholder to start in post as soon as possible, ideally in January 2026 or shortly thereafter.

You will be based in Oxford as your normal place of work however there is opportunity for remote working (up to 40% FTE).

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which demonstrates our commitment towards advancement of gender equality in higher education and research institutions: equal opportunities, representation and success for all. 

How to apply

As part of your application you will be required to upload a CV (maximum 3 pages) and supporting statement (maximum 2 pages), along with the name and contact details of two referees (via the 'Apply' button above). The supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for the post using clear examples. Please click here for information and advice on writing an effective supporting statement.

Further information, including how to apply, is available in the attached job description. Any further enquires may be directed to the email address below.

Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on Friday 14 November 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2 December 2025.

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