Lecturer in Sociology

Job reference: HUM-030137
Salary: £42,254-£58,225 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Sociology
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 24/02/2026
Contract Duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: School of Social Sciences

Overall Purpose of the Job

The Department of Sociology is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching & Research) with qualitative or theoretical research expertise in the fields of political sociology of class and economy or cultural interpretations of class.

We wish to appoint an innovative, engaging colleague who will be able to enhance the quality of our teaching and research. You will teach sociology modules related to your area of expertise and will, as necessary, also contribute to core methods and theory teaching in sociology.

Colleagues on the Teaching and Research track are also expected to contribute to the research agenda of the Department of Sociology.

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent qualification in sociology or a cognate discipline.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Vanessa May
Email: vanessa.may@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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