LSE Fellow in Sociology

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £43,277to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment until 31 August 2027

The Department of Sociology is seeking a full-time LSE Fellow to contribute to teaching on its undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and to act as academic mentor to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

You will have completed a PhD in Sociology or a closely related social science discipline by the start date of this post.

You will have a developing record of teaching and research in sociology with a commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students. The ability to teach sociology at undergraduate and postgraduate level is essential. The ability to teach the sociology of gender and sexuality at undergraduate and postgraduate level is desirable. You should have a developing record of publications in refereed journals in sociology. You will have the ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers and to provide effective support within a teaching team, and to foster an engaging and supportive learning environment. You will possess excellent communication and presentation skills. A commitment to equality and diversity is essential.

Other criteria that will be used when shortlisting for this post can be found on the person specification, which is attached to this vacancy on the LSE’s online recruitment system. For further information about the Department of Sociology at LSE, please visit our website https://www.lse.ac.uk/sociology

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Andrew Christofferson sociology.admin@lse.ac.uk .

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 16 November 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

An LSE Fellowship is intended to be an entry route to an academic career and is deemed by the School to be a career development position.  As such, applicants who have already been employed as a LSE Fellow for three years in total are not eligible to apply. If you have any queries about this please contact the HR Division. 

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