Lecturer in Sociology

Job reference: HUM-028280

Salary: £41,671 - £57,422 per annum depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Permanent

Division/Team: Sociology

Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 07/04/2025

Contract Duration: Permanent

School/Directorate: School of Social Sciences

The Department of Sociology is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching & Research) with research expertise in the field(s) of personal life, relationships and everyday lives.

We wish to appoint an innovative and 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 Morgan Centre for Research into Everyday Lives and the Department of Sociology. We are particularly keen to receive applications from those whose research can add new dimensions to the work of the Morgan Centre.

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 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 CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Interview date: Thursday 15th May 2025

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Manager: 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.