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Lecturer in Global Religions

Lancaster University - Religion

Location: Lancaster
Salary: £41,064 to £56,535
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 16th June 2026
Closes: 26th June 2026
Job Ref: 0484-26

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies. The School of Global Affairs is home to a vibrant community of graduates, undergraduates, and world-leading academics.

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a 1.0fte Lecturer in Global Religions for a fixed term of 12 months (1st August–31st July.)

About you

We are looking for a colleague who:

  • Has completed a PhD in a relevant field;
  • Has experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level as appropriate to their career stage;
  • Has started and is developing a significant programme of research;
  • Has expertise in the general area of Religious Studies.

The colleague appointed will join the Religious Studies disciplinary group within the School of Global Affairs, where they will receive supportive career mentorship and the opportunity to participate in a vibrant academic community.

About Lancaster University

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.  Please see Jobs - Lancaster University.  

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to the Discipline Lead for Religious Studies, Professor Christopher Partridge (c.partridge@lancaster.ac.uk) or to the Deputy Head of School, Professor Christopher Macleod (christopher.macleod@lancaster.ac.uk.)

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